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Clinical skills8 Oct 2026 6 min read

How to take a focused history in 10 minutes

A simple, repeatable structure for history-taking that keeps you organised under time pressure, from the opening question to the summary.

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Study tips24 Sept 2026 5 min read

Why active practice beats re-reading for clinical reasoning

Highlighting notes feels productive, but clinical reasoning is a skill. Here's how retrieval, feedback and spacing turn knowledge into decisions.

Product10 Sept 2026 4 min read

Inside Sushruta's five-axis grading

What we look at when we score an encounter, and how to use the feedback to improve faster.

Study tips27 Aug 2026 4 min read

Building a study streak that survives exam season

Small daily goals, streak freezes and a bit of friendly competition: practical ways to keep practising when life gets busy.

Clinical skills13 Aug 2026 6 min read

How to present a case on ward rounds

A clear, structured case presentation earns trust on the ward. Here's a simple framework for presenting a patient in two minutes without losing your seniors.

Clinical skills30 Jul 2026 6 min read

Building a differential diagnosis that doesn't miss the dangerous ones

A good differential isn't the longest list. It's one that ranks what's likely and makes sure nothing dangerous slips through. Here's a practical way to build one.

Clinical skills16 Jul 2026 7 min read

A systematic way to read an ECG

Jumping straight to the ST segments is how things get missed. A fixed order, from rate and rhythm to axis and intervals, makes ECG reading calmer and safer.

Clinical skills2 Jul 2026 7 min read

Red flags every medical student should know

Red flags are the features that turn a routine complaint into an urgent one. Here are the ones worth knowing for common presentations, and how to ask about them.

Clinical skills18 Jun 2026 6 min read

Safe prescribing habits for new doctors

Prescribing is one of the riskiest things a new doctor does. A few consistent habits, from checking allergies to planning a review, make errors much less likely.

Study tips4 Jun 2026 5 min read

Spaced repetition for medical school, without burnout

Spaced repetition works, but a review pile that grows every day can quietly wear you down. Here's how to keep the benefits while protecting your time and energy.

Study tips21 May 2026 6 min read

How to prepare for OSCEs with simulated patients

OSCEs reward structure, communication and calm under a timer. Here's how to use simulated patients to rehearse the stations until the routine feels natural.

Product7 May 2026 4 min read

Getting the most out of voice mode

Talking to a patient out loud is closer to the real thing than typing. Here's how voice mode works in Sushruta and a few tips for smoother conversations.

Product23 Apr 2026 5 min read

Why Sushruta has patients from seven countries

Disease patterns, health systems and patient stories differ around the world. Here's why our 125 cases span India, the USA, the UK, Nigeria, Brazil, Japan and Egypt.

Product9 Apr 2026 4 min read

How leagues work: from Bronze to Champion

Every week you compete with other learners in your league for XP. Here's how the ten leagues work, how promotion and demotion are decided, and how to climb sensibly.

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