Who is eligible for MRCS exam?
Eligibility Criteria for an MRCS Exam To be eligible for the MRCS exam, a candidate must possess a primary medical qualification that is accepted by the United Kingdom General Medical Council. For candidates overseas, they must hold a primary medical qualification, which is accepted by the Councils of the Colleges.
What is FRCS exam?
Full form of FRCS is Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. It is a professional qualification required to practise as a surgeon in the United Kingdom. This post nominal can be obtained after working for 6 years in a particular subspecialty that you choose and then qualifying the FRCS exam for the same subspecialty.
What is MRCS exam in UK?
The Membership Examination of the Surgical Royal Colleges of Great Britain and Ireland (the MRCS) is designed for surgical trainees in the generality part of specialty training. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh offers the examination at a variety of locations throughout the UK and internationally.
How can I join FRCS?
Primarily, it is mandatory to complete six years of their Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Science (MBBS). They will also be required to give three structured references of peers and seniors and submit a logbook. It is only then they can apply or sit for the FRCS exam.
How many years does it take to study surgery in UK?
There are ten recognised surgical specialties in the UK and the duration of training is usually between five and six years. Upon completion of the programme, you must take examinations leading to fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS).
Can I do FRCS after MCh?
Surgeons in India who have successfully completed the post-graduate training in either MS, DNB, or Mch, or are about to complete their training, can apply and appear for the FRCS examination.
Can I work in UK after FRCS?
The FRCS (fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons) examination is now an exit exam, which you can sit for only if you are a specialist trainee in a surgical specialty in the UK or Ireland and are subsequently eligible to go on the specialist register (consultant register) with the General Medical Council of the UK.
What kind of exams do you take to join the Royal College of Surgeons?
During the training pathway (ST1 – ST8) you will be expected to take and successfully pass two key exams: the Membership exam of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) and the Fellowship Exam of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS).
Is the Royal College of Surgeons quality assurance?
The quality assurance of RCS exams – both in the UK and internationally – ensures we uphold the highest standards of surgical practice. Need a quick answer to a query about our exams or the application process?
How are Royal College of Physicians exams used?
The Royal College’s examinations are used to determine if a candidate has reached an acceptable level of competence based on the objectives of training of their specialty. Multiple-choice questions are used to assess candidate’s knowledge and ability to apply this knowledge over a wide range of content areas.
Where can I take my Royal College exams?
Applied/oral exams will be delivered virtually as well. There will be no paper-based exams. Using a Royal College-issued laptop, candidates will log into an online exam platform at their designated exam centre to take their exams.