NRE 2 Course Schedule
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10-Day Comprehensive NRE 2 Preparation CourseMaster the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the NRE 2 exam with our 10-day intensive preparation course designed exclusively for Pakistani doctors. Delivered both online and on-campus, this course offers a focused, interactive learning experience to ensure you're fully prepared for the exam.
Led by experienced tutors, the course covers all essential skill domains, including advanced history taking, communication, physical examination, investigations, management planning, and emergency scenarios. Each session spans 6 hours, combining live lectures, role-play, mock scenarios, and personalized feedback.
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Key highlights include:
- Interactive Learning: Live online and in-person sessions for hands-on practice.
- Comprehensive Coverage: All major skill areas addressed with no repetition.
- Mock Exam: Full-length simulation under exam conditions with expert feedback.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned professionals familiar with NRE 2 requirements.
Whether you’re preparing for your first attempt or need a focused refresher, this course will equip you with the confidence and skills to succeed in your NRE 2 journey.
Day 1: Introduction and Initial Assessment
- Session Focus: Orientation and foundational concepts
- 1st Hour: Course overview, expectations, and logistics
- 2nd Hour: Initial assessment of participants (written and verbal scenarios)
- 3rd Hour: Overview of NRE 2 format, marking criteria, and skills domains
- 4th Hour: Communication skills basics (ICE framework, active listening)
- 5th Hour: Introduction to history-taking strategies
- 6th Hour: Small group practice (basic scenarios)
Day 2: Advanced History Taking and Communication Skills
- Session Focus: Patient-centered history taking and communication
- 1st Hour: Advanced history-taking techniques (focusing on red flags)
- 2nd Hour: Handling challenging patients (angry, anxious, or distressed)
- 3rd Hour: Explanation and planning (breaking bad news effectively)
- 4th Hour: Role-play practice (peer feedback and tutor-guided)
- 5th Hour: Cultural sensitivity in communication
- 6th Hour: Interactive Q&A and scenario discussion
Day 3: Physical Examination Techniques
- Session Focus: Focused physical exams
- 1st Hour: Approach to general physical examination
- 2nd Hour: System-specific physical exams (respiratory, cardiovascular)
- 3rd Hour: Neurological examination (motor and sensory systems)
- 4th Hour: Musculoskeletal system examination
- 5th Hour: Mock scenarios (role-play with physical exams)
- 6th Hour: Feedback and targeted improvement
Day 4: Investigations and Data Interpretation
- Session Focus: Effective use of investigations
- 1st Hour: Ordering appropriate investigations based on clinical scenarios
- 2nd Hour: Common lab tests and their interpretation (CBC, LFTs, UECs)
- 3rd Hour: Radiology essentials (X-rays, CT, MRI interpretation basics)
- 4th Hour: ECG interpretation workshop
- 5th Hour: Data interpretation in clinical decision-making
- 6th Hour: Interactive group practice
Day 5: Management Planning
- Session Focus: Creating and explaining management plans
- 1st Hour: Clinical reasoning in management planning
- 2nd Hour: Acute vs chronic condition management strategies
- 3rd Hour: Prescribing skills (safe and effective prescribing)
- 4th Hour: Shared decision-making with patients
- 5th Hour: Mock scenarios (management planning focus)
- 6th Hour: Feedback and refinement
Day 6: Emergency Scenarios
- Session Focus: Handling medical emergencies
- 1st Hour: ABCDE approach in emergencies
- 2nd Hour: Managing cardiac arrests (ALS principles)
- 3rd Hour: Common emergencies (sepsis, anaphylaxis, strokes)
- 4th Hour: Pediatric emergencies overview
- 5th Hour: Mock scenarios (emergency scenarios)
- 6th Hour: Discussion and improvement points
Day 7: Ethical and Professionalism Skills
- Session Focus: Ethics and professionalism in practice
- 1st Hour: Ethical principles in clinical practice (autonomy, beneficence, etc.)
- 2nd Hour: Dealing with medico-legal issues (consent, confidentiality)
- 3rd Hour: Professionalism and doctor-patient boundaries
- 4th Hour: Scenarios on ethical dilemmas
- 5th Hour: Mock stations (ethics and professionalism)
- 6th Hour: Peer and tutor feedback
Day 8: Multisystem Integration and Advanced Communication
- Session Focus: Integrating multiple systems in clinical reasoning
- 1st Hour: Multisystem cases (e.g., diabetes with cardiac complications)
- 2nd Hour: Handling sensitive topics (domestic violence, substance abuse)
- 3rd Hour: Advanced communication skills (e.g., dealing with relatives)
- 4th Hour: Mock scenarios (multisystem cases and communication)
- 5th Hour: Group discussion and error analysis
- 6th Hour: Personalized feedback
Day 9: Mock Exam and Review
- Session Focus: Full mock NRE 2 exam
- 1st - 4th Hour: Conducting a mock exam under timed conditions
- 5th Hour: Individual and group feedback on performance
- 6th Hour: Highlighting strengths and areas for improvement
Day 10: Final Preparation and Wrap-Up
- Session Focus: Consolidation and exam readiness
- 1st Hour: Revision of key concepts and skills
- 2nd Hour: Tips for managing exam stress and time
- 3rd Hour: Practice with high-yield scenarios
- 4th Hour: Open Q&A and clarification of doubts
- 5th Hour: Final feedback session (individualized suggestions)
- 6th Hour: Closing ceremony and certificate distribution