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

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/mxO3lh3wK3E

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.

Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/7H1MFr-Qz7k

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

Youtube @integratedmanual
Instagram: @integratedmanual

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

Josh joins me on the Silvates Podcast where we discuss treating pain. We delve into the Psychology behind pain and the relationship between trauma and pain. We talk about the clinical application of pain and treating persistent pain.

Teacher and author, Andrew joins me on the podcast to discuss the power of reading with children, young and old. We discuss his book, Billy the Brave: The World's First Superhero, the importance of grammar and how we can get children involved in reading more.

Find Andrew here:
Instagram @theworldsfirstsuperhero
Find the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Billy-Brave-Worlds-First-Superhero/dp/183875508X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=billy+the+brave+andrew+scott&qid=1691139329&sprefix=billy+the+bra%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1

Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/ZUOhb4u6sxM

To celebrate Gibraltar PRIDE, Paul and John from the LGBTQ+ committee join me on the Silvates podcast to discuss Gibraltar’s 2nd Pride celebrations, its importance and creating a safe space.

Find more about the events on 24th June 2023 below:
www.gibraltarlgbtq.com
INSTAGRAM @GIBRALTAR_LGBTQ_COMMITTEE
TIKTOK: @GIBRALTAR.LGBTQCOMMITTEE

Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/1TAOL1lLpso

The panel discusses sport in the LGBTQ+ community. We talk about what sports meant to us growing up and how it influenced us. We talk about what the sporting community means to the Gay community as adults and how we found volleyball with the London Spikers.

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/FpzsC6AQ5Mo

Litsa Williams joins me to discuss all things grief. Lista is the co-founder and published author (along with Eleanor) of the online community and book, 'What's your Grief'. We discuss different types of grief, secondary losses and how the grief space online has changed over the years.

Find more information about Litsa and Eleanor here:

https://whatsyourgrief.com

Instagram and Tiktok: @whatsyourgrief

Youtube: @whatsyourgrief4765

Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Whats-Your-Grief-Lists-Through/dp/1683693027/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ETID2PJ84HG8&keywords=whats+your+grief+book&qid=1682799015&sprefix=whats+your+grief%2Caps%2C349&sr=8-1