26 Jun 2023 | 2 mins

Video content introducing the changes to the CO2B Exam from Autumn 2023

Recorded in June 2023, the video aims to support CO2B exam preparation for candidates and trainers by increasing familiarity with changes introduced to sittings from Autumn 2023 onwards. These include changes to the exam format and marking system from the perspective of examiners and trainees.

The pre-recorded content covers the following:

Topic	Speaker
Introduction to changes to the CO2B exam Rationale for change What is new, what is staying the same Marking and candidate feedback	Dr Rachel Cooper, RCR Medical Director, Education and Training Clinical Oncology
Examiner perspectives of the exam Generic guidance and tips on exam technique What examiners are looking for Common pitfalls	Dr Alison Stillie, CO2B Examiner and CO2B Deputy Exam Board Chair
Trainee perspectives of the exam Experience of taking CO2B What to expect Tips on how to prepare for the exam	Dr Jonathan Helbrow, Radiotherapy Research Fellow Dr Yasmin Odding, ST7 Clinical Oncologist Dr Philippa Closier, Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Topic

Speaker

Introduction to changes to the CO2B exam

Rationale for change
What is new, what is staying the same
Marking and candidate feedback

Dr Rachel Cooper, RCR Medical Director, Education and Training Clinical Oncology

Examiner perspectives of the exam

Generic guidance and tips on exam technique
What examiners are looking for
Common pitfalls

Dr Alison Stillie, CO2B Examiner and CO2B Deputy Exam Board Chair

Trainee perspectives of the exam

Experience of taking CO2B
What to expect
Tips on how to prepare for the exam

Dr Jonathan Helbrow, Radiotherapy Research Fellow

Dr Yasmin Odding, ST7 Clinical Oncologist

Dr Philippa Closier, Consultant Clinical Oncologist