Dr. Lovaan is an ex-tutor of Samson Clinical Courses. He advertises a 4-day Masterclass, but in reality, it’s a 7-day course. In 2023, he conducted 3-day masterclass. He plan to increase the number of days. His consecutive masterclasses are repetition, word-by-word in each course, by adding small changes and new cases. This are not interactive sessions but he allows one hour Q&A towards the end of the day.
| Title | Days | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Main Course | 4 | Week 1: Friday to Monday |
| Remaining Topics | 2 | Week 2: Saturday & Sunday |
| Revision (New cases) | 1 | 2 weeks before your exam date |
Each class spans a full day, lasting 12 to 13 hours with three breaks, including a one-hour lunch break and two 15-minute breaks. It is recommended to create personal notes for easier retention and recall.
| Title | Duration | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 3 hours 45 minutes | 9:00 | 12:45 |
| Small Break | 15 minute | 12:45 | 13:00 |
| Part B | 2 hours | 13:00 | 15:00 |
| Lunch Break | 1 hour | 15:00 | 16:00 |
| Part C | 2 hours 45 minutes | 16:00 | 18:45 |
| Small Break | 15 minutes | 18:45 | 19:00 |
| Part D | 3 hours | 19:00 | 21:00 |
| Q&A | 1 hour | 21:00 | 22:00 |
| Total | 13 hours |
Contact information:
- What’s App:
Dr Loovan’s number: +44 7999 499732
Admin’s number: +94 77 671 0107 - Instagram: Dr Lovaan’s Instagram Profile
- Telegram: Dr Lovaan’s Telegram group
Student Experience: Passed PLAB 2 - Repeater - Dr Loovan as Mentor
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Top 10 scenarios you should always master
IMP Uncovered Cases
To be studied on your own
- Obesity orlistat refer for surgery SE of orlistat
- Renal colic 2 scenario, do urine dipstick, if blood, CT in 24hrs or refer to uro, In AnE already taken diclo. Out of hours GP: pain control meds given, today here at gp, retake hx, do dipstick, blood +, CT in 24hrs, explain surgery acc to size
- simple osteoporosis: Mainly empathy
- Celiac disease: endoscopy
- Varice of esophagus
- Analgesic nephropathy: routine referral, stop meds
- Endometrial carcinoma: any post menopausal woman with pv bleed, urgent referral
- Menorrhagia: mannikin; cycle 27days, each day 6-7pads, take hx and do exam, cerical bleeding +, Check for anemia
- Fibroids
- Retinal detachment: fundoscopy, pt will say “I can’t see on the side” don’t think it’s bite bitemporal hemianopia, pt will have htn and 6weeks ago cataract surgery, examine. Same day referral
- Cat bite: in turkey, ask if he went to hospital, wash, any meds, rx: augmentin, tet vaxx, rabies vaxx, rabies immunoglobulin
- Campylobacter: 2 scenarios, comes with test results: a. Pt still having blood in stool give clarithromycin, b. Pt getting better, it’s self limiting, reassure. Notifiable, rehydration
- Gb syndrome put SAFETY NETTING
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Tacrolimus: post renal transplant, PC alopecia, urgently refer back to specialist, don’t stop meds. Hair loss happens when med dose is higher than required or also indicate tissue rejection. Check liver enzymes
- Needle stick injury in child
- Pcos
- Pre eclampsia
- Toxoplasmosis: eye, refer same day, take cat to vet.
- Erectile dysfunction: refer his notes. 3 scenarios: Hypertension, Anxiety, Heart condition. If pt on nitrate DONT GIVE VIAGRA otherwise give off, refer to urologist, local pump or injecting penile meds
- Urinary incontinence: read notes and mx carefully
- Uterus prolapse: self management type. Read and ask cancer symptoms
- Ingrown toenails: read mx: fusidic acid cream, dint cut nails
- 16yr old asked to change notes
- Anal fissure: PC: chronic constipation “pain down below” they’ll keep mannikin DONT DO DRE IF ITS VERY PAINFUL.
- Thalassemia-Mediterranean/greek pt, lesbian, carrier, asymptomatic, sibling will be affected, refer for pre conception counselling if planning for kids.
- Sickle cell same counselling
- Mechanical fall
- Pt had previous stroke, remaining weakness in one leg, other leg post knee arthroplasty, also has polypharmacy but no postural. Be careful of the readings…
- Glaucoma
- DKA- admission refusal
- Pituitary adenoma
- Ocular herpes
- Urinary calculi (GP & A&E)- A&E: immediately A&E; GP: Urine dipstick blood is there – CT scan within 23 hours. Out of hours GP can’t refer, Rest of the treatment depends on the size
- Barret esophagus: At the moment disadvantages of surgery outweigh the benefits. Slowly progressive we can keep on monitoring you surveillance scans
- Atrophic vaginitis: didn’t have sex for long time, new partner, reassurance, silicone based lubrication
IMP Paediatrics Topics
- Vaccination at eight weeks
- Autism
- Autism follow-up
- Developmental delay in walking
- Normal child behaviour
- Febrile convulsion
- Head injury -CT requested by mom
- Tonsillectomy refusal
- Exacerbation of asthma over the telephone
- Breastmilk jaundice
- EpiPen explanation
- And all the rashes that were covered in my masterclass. (Chicken Pox/Haemangioma)
- Enuresis
- Infant on Triage Call - Sepsis
