TOACS Exam Psychiatry

About Course

The TOACS Prep Course | Premium Edition

The Spark Behind the Course

The memory of that August TOACS exam station is vivid. Standing there, facing a question on SLE, my mind went blank. Disappointment hit me hard, but it was quickly replaced by a burning resolve. That day, I decided to create a resource born from the frustration of a blank mind.

I realized many others struggled with the same challenges. This course is my way to pay it forward, to guide and support others on their journey to turn that blank stare into a confident response.

Our Core Beliefs

Knowledge for All

This course is built on the belief that quality education should be accessible to everyone. Paywalls shouldn't limit potential. Our goal is to level the playing field for all students.

Technology for Sustainability

In the spirit of progress, we advocate for technology over paper. Digital information allows for quick updates and conserves precious resources. Let's embrace a greener future together.

What You Will Master

This course prepares you for the TOACS exam by strengthening core clinical skills. You will:

Master Clinical Skills: Refine examination techniques and accurately interpret findings.
Enhance Diagnostic Reasoning: Build skills in history taking and differential diagnoses.
Utilize Clinical Tools (SCALES): Gain confidence with assessment tools used in TOACS scenarios.
Interpret Diagnostic Tests: Learn to order, analyze, and explain results of CT, MRI, EEG, etc.
Conduct Mental State Exams: Perform comprehensive MSEs and understand psychological factors.
Communicate Effectively: Develop strong patient communication and navigate ethical dilemmas.

Who Is This For?

Physicians preparing to take the TOACS exam.
Medical professionals who want to refresh their core clinical examination skills.

What's Included?

Comprehensive course notes and summaries.
Practice questions mirroring the exam structure.
Practical examples to aid in application.

See It In Action

Here is the Demo station of our Book Edubros.org.

OSCE: Wilson’s Disease Exam

Master Clinical Skills: Refine essential physical examination techniques for key bodily systems (cardiology, respiratory, neurology, etc.) and accurately identify and interpret findings.
Enhance Diagnostic Reasoning: Build skills in focused history taking, patient communication, and the development of differential diagnoses.
Utilize Clinical Tools: Gain confidence in using clinical assessment tools (SCALES) commonly featured in TOACS examination scenarios.
Interpret Diagnostic Tests: Learn the principles of ordering, analyzing, and explaining the results of common imaging modalities (CT, MRI, EEG) and other diagnostic tests.
Conduct Mental State Examinations: Perform comprehensive mental state examinations (MSEs) and understand how psychological factors interact with patient care.
Communicate Effectively: Develop strong patient-doctor communication skills, provide clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment options, and navigate ethical dilemmas.

Course Content

TOACS Important Tips

Tips

Physical Examinations
Master essential examination techniques across key systems and accurately interpret relevant findings.

History Stations

Scales
Develop proficiency in specific clinical assessment tools used in TOACS scenarios.

Miscellaneous

Psychotherapy

Counselling : INFO CARE : MSE

Audit Cycle

MAUDSLEY TOPICS

Updated Stations

Update 2025

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About Course

The Spark Behind the Course

Our Core Beliefs

Knowledge for All

Technology for Sustainability

What You Will Master

Who Is This For?

What's Included?

See It In Action

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

TOACS Important Tips

Tips

Physical Examinations Master essential examination techniques across key systems and accurately interpret relevant findings.

01: OSCE Station: Examination for Wilson’s Disease

OSCE Station : Metabolic Syndrome

OSCE Station: Physical Examination for Hypothyroidism

Osce Station : Hyperthyroidism

Osce Station : SLE

Investigations for SLE (Musculoskeletal Focus)

OSCE Station: Motor Examination of Facial & Trigeminal Nerves

Osce Station: Huntington Disease

OSCE Station: Multiple Sclerosis

OSCE Station: Assess Side Effects of Clozapine

OSCE Station: Cushing Syndrome

OSCE Station: Alcohol Examination

OSCE Station: II & III

OSCE Station: Parietal Lobe Examination

OSCE Station: Physical Examination of IV Drug

OSCE Station: Temporal Lobe Examination

OSCE Station: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

OSCE Station: Serotonin Syndrome

OSCE Station: Assessment of Lithium Side Effects

OSCE Station: Physical examination of Opiate withdrawal

OSCE Station: Catatonia Examination

OSCE Station: Physical examination of IV Drug Abuser

OSCE Station: Parkinson’s Disease

OSCE Station: Physical examination of Dissociative Disorder

OSCE Station: Side Effects of Valproate

Examination of the Frontal Lobe

History Stations

OSCE Station: Psychosexual History & Masters and Johnson Technique

OSCE Station: Psycho-Social History

OSCE Station: Substance abuse History

OSCE Station: Premorbid Personality

OSCE Station: Childhood history

OSCE Station : History Stations

Scales Develop proficiency in specific clinical assessment tools used in TOACS scenarios.

OSCE Station: Thematic Apperception Test

OSCE STATION : Rorschach Inkblot Test

OSCE Station: Draw-a-Person Test (DAP)

OSCE Station: House-Tree-Person Test

OSCE Station: Raven’s progressive Matrices

OSCE Station: WIS 4RTH

OSCE Station: The Stanford-Binet Test

OSCE Station: The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

OSCE Station: Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)

OSCE Station: The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

OSCE Station: Depression Scales

OSCE Station: Anxiety Scales

OSCE Station: The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS)

OSCE Station: Clinically Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS): Assessment and Critique

OSCE Station: Cattell 16 Personality Factors

OSCE Station: Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale

OSCE Station: Clock Drawing Test

OSCE Station: Alcohol Scales

OSCE Station: The Bender Gestalt Test

Miscellaneous

OSCE STATION : CT Scan Brain

OSCE STATION: MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging)

OSCE STATION: Study Designs

OSCE STATION: Electroencephalography

OSCE Station: Violence Risk Assessment

OSCE Station: Assessing Future Risk in a Patient with Intentional Overdose

OSCE Station: taking informed consent for research participation

OSCE Station: Management of a Behaviorally Disturbed Patient (Focus on Physical Restraint)

OSCE Station: Management of Valproate Side Effects – Obesity and Hair Loss

OSCE Station: De-escalation of an Agitated Patient

OSCE Station: Motivational Interview

OSCE Station: Informed Consent

Physical Examinations
Master essential examination techniques across key systems and accurately interpret relevant findings.

Scales
Develop proficiency in specific clinical assessment tools used in TOACS scenarios.