How to Tackle MFD Part 2:
A Fresh Grad's Guide to Conquering OSCEs
I’m Dr. Noor Ul Huda, and I graduated as the top student from the University of Lahore, where I aced all
four professional exams with first position. I cleared my DPCD RCSI exam during
my housejob, and then geared up to take on the MFD Part 2 after it.
As a fresh graduate stepping into the world of post-graduate exams,
I found myself staring at the MFD Part 2 syllabus thinking, “Where do I even
start?” With 15 OSCE stations and an extensive syllabus, it's easy to feel
overwhelmed. But, don’t worry—I’ve been there, and I’ve got a roadmap to help
you navigate this challenging yet exciting journey.
MFD Part 2 isn’t your typical written exam. It's all about practical
skills and clinical decision-making. Each OSCE station presents a unique clinical scenario. Knowing what
to expect at each station can make all the difference.
Believe it or not, I prepped for only 2 weeks before my MFD
Part 2 exam. Yep, you read that right—just two weeks! And guess what? I cleared
it with ease.
So, what was my secret? Simple: I focused on just three key
things, and that made all the difference.
I’m not here to tell you to cram or stress. Instead, I’ll show you
exactly what worked for me, so you can follow the same path and breeze through
your prep just like I did!
1.
Join Facebook/
Whatsapp/ Telegram groups
2.
Use the Almo
file.
3.
If possible,
take the RCSI intensive revision course (Not absolutely necessary but it does
help)
During my research on MFD Part 2 I came across a lot of people on
different platform advising to read Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry and
Master Dentistry. However, I did not comply and after taking the exam and
clearing it, I can confidently say it wasn’t need as well (Provided you cleared
DPCD/ MFD Part 1 recently). If it has been a long time since you gave DPCD or
MFD Part 1 you might need to revisit.
Coming towards what I did do, and why. I joined every possible MFD
Part 2 group I could find on different social media platforms. Sounds simple,
but trust me—this step was essential.
Why? Because these groups are goldmines of information! Fellow
dentists who’ve already taken the exam, or are on the same journey, often share
valuable materials, insights, and most importantly, the topics that are frequently
asked. Hence, you can focus your energy on what matters most.
The second most imporant thing that I studied was the OCSE File.
It is a document comprising of different OCSE stations compiled by Dr. Almo. You
might find it on the above mentioned groups or by taking a course. It’s great
for practice. I can’t stress enough on the importance of this document. Just
take my word for it, and do it.
The third and the final thing is the intensive revision course. Now,
this course does cover most of the relevant areas that will be asked in the
exam. However, if you ask me if this course is all you need to pass? No.
Absolutely not. It’s not enough. It’s just a helping tool.
TIP: Unlike DPCD
RCSI exam, the time duration is short for MFD Part 2. So, right from the
get-go, you have to be quick if you don’t want to miss out on the last
questions.
BDS
DPCD RCSI