Structured Assessment using Multiple Patient Scenarios (by Videoconference)

The aim of StAMPS is to test higher order functions in a highly contextualised framework where candidates have the opportunity to explain what they do and demonstrate their clinical reasoning, as opposed to simply providing evidence of knowledge, listing facts or recalling protocols.

This material is divided into two sections:

1. Practice question scenario 2010A: Detailed presentation and analysis of a StAMPS scenario including video footage. (Suggested time for completion: 1 to 2 hours)
2. Practice question scenarios 2010B, 2010C, 2010D, 2010E: Question outlines only. (Suggested time for completion: 2 to 4 hours)

Practice Question 2010A

(Note: The StAMPS 2010A practice examination is designed to run for only six minutes; in the actual examination each scenario runs for 10 minutes and there will be more than one question for candidates to answer.)

Suggested Format for Using This Material:

1. Read the StAMPS 2010 Practice Examination: Introductory Notes explaining the examination process.

2. Familiarise yourself with the StAMPS 2010 Practice Examination: Scoring Sheet

3. Familiarise yourself with the geographic and demographic setting of this practice examination as detailed in the StAMPS 2010 Practice Examination Appointment Sheet

Please note: The appointment sheet is provided to candidates the day before the exam. Each actual examination has an appointment sheet specific to that examination.

4. Read the StAMPS 2010A Practice Examination: Candidate Reading Material

Please note: In an actual examination, this is provided to the candidate at the start of the pre-examination reading time. Candidates are free to write notes during reading time, and during the five-minute gap between scenarios.

5. Read the StAMPS 2010A Practice Examination: Examination Scenario

Please note: In an actual examination, this is read out by the examiner during the scenario.

6. Consider how you would address this question

7. Watch the video StAMPS 2010A Practice Scenario: Version A

• Consider your score of this candidate using the StAMPS 2010 Practice Examination: Scoring Sheet

8. Watch the video StAMPS 2010A Practice Scenario: Version B

• Consider your score of this candidate using the StAMPS 2010 Practice Examination: Scoring Sheet
• Compare your responses with the StAMPS 2010A Practice Question: Key Item List.

9. Revisit each video and rescore the performance of each version against the StAMPS 2010A Practice Question: Key Item List

10. Compare your original scoring sheets with these second versions.

11. What are the main differences between your two marking efforts?

12.Reconsider how you would now answer this question.

13. If possible, discuss your thoughts with others within your learning environment.

Practice Question 2010B, 2010C, 2010D, 2010E

These questions are provided in outline format only. Hence the StAMPS 2010 Practice Examination: Other Questions (Viva Voce) provides only the ‘candidate reading material’ and ‘questions to be answered’, while the StAMPS 2010 Practice Examination: Other Questions (Simulation) provides only the ‘candidate reading material’ and ‘what the simulated patient will reveal when asked’. It is suggested that these questions are used to guide practical training sessions with your usual educational providers