This episode of the Silvates podcast delves into the Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX), a structured assessment tool used in osteopathic education. Phil Bright, Sarah-Jane Marshall and Marianne Damgaard-Jensen discuss its purpose, benefits and assessment process. The Mini-CEX is highlighted as a valuable tool for providing immediate, actionable feedback to students, enhancing their learning experience and preparing them for clinical practice.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Mini-CEX
02:02 Understanding the Mini-CEX
06:44 Purpose and Benefits of Mini-CEX
10:53 Assessment Process and Feedback
15:02 Challenges and Reliability of Mini-CEX
19:17 Feedback Delivery and Scoring
22:03 Marking Criteria and Scoring Systems
25:23 Implementing the Mini-CEX
30:30 Best Practices for Mini-CEX
34:04 Conclusion and Future Directions

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Silvan speaks with Alex Calamaro, an Osteopath who shares his personal journey with gastric bypass surgery. Alex discusses the reasons behind his decision to undergo the surgery, the process of recovery, and the significant changes in his lifestyle and mental health post surgery.

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David Lintonbon joins me on the podcast to discuss TMJ and jaw pain, highlighting the various causes and treatment approaches. He emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach and the need to address underlying issues such as dental malocclusion, trauma, and muscular imbalances. David also discusses the connection between TMJ issues and headaches. David also mentions his upcoming CPD course on TMJ and headaches, where he will cover examination, assessment, and treatment techniques.

Find out more information on the CPD course here: https://www.immcpd.co.uk/masterclass-headaches

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Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/Acz1D2JYB2M