Membership Examination of the Surgical Royal Colleges

Overview

The MRCS examination is a crucial milestone in a surgical career. It assesses whether a surgical trainee possesses the correct knowledge, skills, and attributes to complete basic training and progress to higher levels of specialist surgical training. The MRCS examination is intercollegiate, meaning it is common to all surgical Royal Colleges in the UK and Ireland. The participating colleges include: •The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh •The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow •The Royal College of Surgeons of England •The Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland.

Components

Membership Examination of the Surgical Royal Colleges

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MRCS Part A (Written Paper):

A five-hour multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam. Consists of two papers taken on the same day. Covers basic sciences and principles of surgery.

MRCS Part B (Objective Structured Clinical Examination - OSCE):

A major component of the MRCS. Comprises twenty stations, each lasting ten minutes. Assesses clinical competence, communication, and practical skills.

Preparation and Support:

MRCS Lectures: Hosted by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Focus on the Part B OSCE format, content, assessment, and insights from Intercollegiate MRCS Examiners.

Membership and Diplomas:

Regularly offered throughout the UK and internationally. Includes mock OSCE courses to improve examination technique. The Edinburgh MRCS OSCE Preparation Course provides practice sessions and discussions with examiners.

Membership Network:

By choosing to sit the MRCS Part B with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, candidates join a membership network of approximately 25,000 professionals worldwide. The College offers support services throughout careers and professional development.

Booking and Locations:

he examination is conducted at various locations in the UK and internationally. Candidates can book their MRCS Part A and Part B examinations through the respective college websites.

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Eligibility and Recognition:

The MRCS exam, a prerequisite for surgical training in the UK and Ireland, is open to registered medical practitioners with a medical degree [1, 2]. Successful candidates become members of one of the four UK Royal Colleges of Surgeons, recognizing their knowledge and readiness to progress to higher specialty training in surgery

Participating Specialties:

The MRCS exam is a mandatory qualification for entry into higher specialty training (ST3+) in the following nine surgical disciplines in the UK:       
 
  • Neurosurgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Urology
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Paediatric Surger

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