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Study strategies, exam techniques and evidence-based learning methods — written to help you pass EDAIC Part I.

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Is EDAIC Recognised in the UK? A GMC and NHS Guide
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Is EDAIC Recognised in the UK? A GMC and NHS Guide

Is EDAIC recognised in the UK? How the European diploma fits GMC registration, NHS anaesthesia jobs, English tests and FRCA exemptions.

Dr. Vlad Lazar
Dr. Vlad Lazar
26 July 2026 · 12 min read
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EDAIC OLA, HOLA and ITA: What They Are and How They Differ
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EDAIC OLA, HOLA and ITA: What They Are and How They Differ

Understand EDAIC OLA, Home On-Line Assessment (HOLA) and ITA: assessment purposes, Part 1 preparation and why OLA does not grant an exemption.

Dr. Vlad Lazar
Dr. Vlad Lazar
25 July 2026 · 13 min read
Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV and NPV: Formulas and Examples
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Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV and NPV: Formulas and Examples

Learn sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV with formulas, two worked 2×2 tables and a prevalence comparison. See when SnNout and SpPin can mislead you.

Dr. Vlad Lazar
Dr. Vlad Lazar
24 July 2026 · 12 min read
Context-Sensitive Half-Time, Explained (TIVA Pearls)
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Context-Sensitive Half-Time, Explained (TIVA Pearls)

Context sensitive half time made simple: why remifentanil offsets fast, propofol accumulates, and the TIVA pharmacokinetics traps EDAIC loves to test.

Dr. Vlad Lazar
Dr. Vlad Lazar
23 July 2026 · 11 min read
LAST: Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity and Lipid Rescue
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LAST: Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity and Lipid Rescue

A high-yield EDAIC guide to local anaesthetic systemic toxicity treatment: mechanism, early and late signs, management and the lipid rescue protocol.

Dr. Vlad Lazar
Dr. Vlad Lazar
22 July 2026 · 12 min read
EDAIC Part 1 vs Part 2: The Key Differences
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EDAIC Part 1 vs Part 2: The Key Differences

EDAIC Part 1 vs Part 2 explained: written MTF versus the oral SOE, what each tests, marking, prep time and which half candidates find harder.

Dr. Vlad Lazar
Dr. Vlad Lazar
21 July 2026 · 14 min read
Is the EDAIC Worth It? Honest Pros, Cons and ROI
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Is the EDAIC Worth It? Honest Pros, Cons and ROI

Is EDAIC worth it? An honest look at the diploma's career value, recognition, cost, time and FRCA-exemption upside — with real pros and cons for trainees.

Dr. Vlad Lazar
Dr. Vlad Lazar
20 July 2026 · 12 min read
Who Can Sit EDAIC? Eligibility for International Doctors
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Who Can Sit EDAIC? Eligibility for International Doctors

A clear, country-aware guide to EDAIC eligibility for international doctors — who can sit Part 1 vs Part 2, with IMG and India-specific notes.

Dr. Vlad Lazar
Dr. Vlad Lazar
19 July 2026 · 12 min read
Failed EDAIC Part 1? Your Resit and Comeback Plan
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Failed EDAIC Part 1? Your Resit and Comeback Plan

Failed EDAIC Part 1? A calm, practical resit and comeback plan to diagnose weak areas, rebuild your study, and pass next time.

Dr. Vlad Lazar
Dr. Vlad Lazar
18 July 2026 · 12 min read
EDAIC Part 1 Mock Exam: How to Practise Under Time
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EDAIC Part 1 Mock Exam: How to Practise Under Time

A practical guide to using an EDAIC Part 1 mock exam to build stamina, simulate exam conditions, and review weak spots before the written paper.

Dr. Vlad Lazar
Dr. Vlad Lazar
17 July 2026 · 12 min read
EDAIC Part 1 Registration: myESAIC Steps & Documents
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EDAIC Part 1 Registration: myESAIC Steps & Documents

Register for EDAIC Part 1: check your application route, prepare documents and follow the myESAIC steps. Includes the latest 2027 registration status.

Dr. Vlad Lazar
Dr. Vlad Lazar
16 July 2026 · 10 min read
Best Physics and Clinical Measurement Books for EDAIC
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Best Physics and Clinical Measurement Books for EDAIC

Choosing the best physics book for anaesthesia exam prep: how to pair a reference text with a revision aid and questions for EDAIC physics.

Dr. Vlad Lazar
Dr. Vlad Lazar
15 July 2026 · 12 min read