Oral medicine · 11 minutes

Aphthous Ulcer: ADC OSCE practice station

An ADC-style practice station on OSCE Coach. Practice, not real, past or recalled exam content.

What the candidate is told

Charlotte, 20-year-old student. Chief Complaint: Ulceration for the past 3 days. She is a law student in a lot of stress because of her final exam starting in 2 months. Her sister gets similar ulcers as well. Examination Findings: Ulcer found on the inner side of her lips. Clinical Image: Intraoral photo showing an ulcer on the inner mucosal surface of the lip — consistent with aphthous ulceration. Explain what special test you will do and give your differential diagnosis and address their concerns

How to approach oral medicine stations

Oral medicine stations call for careful history taking, recognising red flags and arranging the right review or referral. Practise explaining findings without alarming the patient and agreeing a safe follow-up plan.

Whatever the topic, the same habits earn marks: signpost what you will cover, listen, explain in plain words, offer real options, and check understanding. Our guide to the communication criteria shows how: ADC communication marking criteria, explained.

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