Surgical Vivas Made Simple

Surgical Vivas Unlocked is a comprehensive, high-yield revision guide tailored for medical students, junior doctors, and surgical trainees preparing for clinical viva examinations. Covering over 25 core surgical topics, the book is structured in a practical format: Question ? Model Answer ? Examiner Tips, making it ideal for oral exam preparation.

It includes sections on:

Core surgical principles (pre-op, post-op, infections)

System-based topics (abdominal, hepatobiliary, colorectal, breast, endocrine, vascular, paediatric, and trauma surgery)

Surgical procedures and instruments

Critical care, ethics, anatomy, and communication scenarios

Plus mock viva stations, rapid-fire Q&As, and exam readiness checklists.

Each chapter is designed to reflect real-life exam expectations and clinical reasoning, ensuring the reader not only learns the facts but also how to communicate them clearly and confidently.

Who Will Benefit: Final-year medical students preparing for long/short case vivas and OSCEs

Foundation doctors and interns refreshing surgical knowledge for ward practice and assessments

Core surgical trainees aiming to improve viva technique and content delivery

International medical graduates (IMGs) preparing for licensing exams like PLAB 2 or MRCS

Any healthcare professional seeking to solidify their clinical surgical understanding in a Q&A style

Whether you're a student facing clinical finals or a junior doctor aiming to boost your exam confidence, Medical Vivas Unlocked provides the structured content and practice you need to succeed.