Welcome to Primary Cast!
I’m Charlotte, an Emergency Registrar working in Australia. The Primary Cast project was motivated by a desire to create a ‘study group’ for trainees who weren’t able to attend one otherwise.
Nothing like this existed when I was studying, but I was lucky to have a close group that practiced together often. For me, these sessions were a vital aspect of my preparation and the key to passing. I soon realised that many colleagues with young children, long commutes, or those living regionally had little to no exposure to this type of study.
And so, the idea was born.
Several years on and with many hours spent revisiting & editing this content there are now over 30 episodes for you to enjoy (if that’s the right word for it…)
Each episode covers a particular subject and topic in a Q&A format. The answers are slightly polished model answers from currently (in 2021-2024) available past exam papers. On the episode pages I have included some of my own notes and the episode transcripts.
You can also find some bonus episodes on exam technique, coping with failure, and how to balance your life around studying.
I hope that you find it helpful and enjoy being part of this virtual study group.
Feedback? Suggestions? Favourite episode? I love hearing from you, please feel free to email me at charlottedurand@icloud.com