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Hand & Wrist · Trauma · Paediatrics · Adult Pathology · Basic Science · General / Anatomy · Imaging & Diagnostics · Neurophysiology


📚 Start Here (Curated Paths)

Early-Year Registrar Path (2–3 weeks)

  1. X-raysTension Band WiringStatistics
  2. Median NerveUlnar NerveFlexor Tendon Injury
  3. ScaphoidPerilunate Dislocation

6-Week Exam Crunch Path
Week 1: Scaphoid, Perilunate, Flexor Sheath Infection
Week 2: Kienböck’s, Thumb CMCJ OA, Median Nerve
Week 3: Lateral Condyle (Paeds), Paed Femoral Shaft, SUFE
Week 4: Capitellum, Bifacet C-spine, CT Scan
Week 5: DEXA, Paget’s, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Week 6: NCS, TBW recap, Consider full mock with Coach


🖐️ Hand & Wrist Series


💥 Trauma Series


🧒 Paediatric Series


🧓 Adult Pathology Series


🧠 Basic Science & Principles


🧭 General / Anatomy & Neurophysiology


🧩 How to Use HOT Vivas

  1. Watch the animation (fly-on-the-wall viva).
  2. Note the structure (how the candidate frames answers).
  3. Pause at prompts and speak your answer out loud.
  4. Replay with commentary to spot technique upgrades.
  5. Log takeaways (3 bullets per episode)
  6. Read FRCS Viva Analysis
  7. Test yourself next day with a fresh viva from another series.
Pro tip: pair episodes with 1:1 coaching for targeted feedback on delivery

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Introduction to HOT Vivas and the FRCS Orth Viva exam
Simple animated concepts in Orthopaedics for Exams and Interviews
Understanding the exam format & scoring system
0:00 /1:42 1× Understanding the exam format and scoring system is crucial for success in any assessment. By knowing how the exam is structured and how points are allocated, you can better prepare and strategize your approach to maximize your score. In this lesson, we will delve into
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
0:00 /1:53 1× When preparing for a viva exam, it is crucial to be aware of common mistakes that can hinder your performance. By understanding these pitfalls, you can take proactive steps to avoid them and increase your chances of acing the exam. In this lesson, we will
Revision Techniques
0:00 /1:20 1× Revision is a crucial part of exam preparation, as it helps reinforce your understanding of the material and identify areas where you may need to focus more attention. In this lesson, we will explore some effective revision techniques that can help you ace your exams.

🧬 The Origin Story

How two surgeons turned exam psychology into animation — and why “how” beats “what” in the viva.
👉 The 🔥 Hot Vivas 🔥 Origin Story


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