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Showing posts with label FRCS Preparation. Show all posts
What is the difference between MRCS and FRCS ?

Full form of MRCS is Member of the Royal College of Surgeons

It is like a beginner degree to enter into a career of surgery. It is similar to qualifying your NEET PG entrance exam and selecting MS/ DNB General Surgery or Orthopaedics or ENT as your stream.


 The MRCS examination is a crucial milestone for a surgical career in the UK; it determines whether a surgical trainee possesses the correct knowledge, skills and attributes to complete basic training and to progress to higher levels of specialist surgical training. 


It doesn't make you a consultant in any branch but opens up new avenues to pursue a full fledged career in surgery and allied specialties. 


Click the links to know more  about MRCS exam preparation:


How to prepare for MRCS Part A?


How to prepare for MRCS Part B?

WHAT TO DO AFTER PASSING MRCS PART A AND PART B ?

MRCS EXAM TO STUDY ORTHOPAEDICS IN THE UK

QUESTIONS REGARDING MRCS FOR MBBS CANDIDATES

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DOING MRCS

MRCS EXAM ELIGIBILITY 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MRCS EXAM PREPARATION

PASTEST VS EMRCS VS ONE EXAM FOR PREPARATION OF MRCS PART A EXAM

OPPORTUNITIES AFTER MRCS


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. After obtaining this degree, you will considered a consultant in that particular surgical subspecialty.

This roughly translates to MCh ( Super speciality ) in case of India.

There are two versions of FRCS, one for domestic and other for International candidates.

  • JCIE  FRCS (Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations) (domestic - UK & Ireland) 
  • JSCFE FRCS (Joint Surgical Colleges’ Fellowship Examinations) (international)

JSCFE FRCS (International) can be obtained in following surgical subspecialties:

  1. Cardiothoracic
  2. General Surgery
  3. Neurosurgery
  4. Otolaryngology
  5. Trauma & Orthopaedic
  6. Urology
FRCS for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Vascular Surgery are not available while you are in India.


JCIE FRCS (Domestic) can be obtained in following surgical subspecialties:
  1. Cardiothoracic
  2. General Surgery
  3. Neurosurgery
  4. Otolaryngology
  5. Trauma & Orthopaedic
  6. Urology
  7. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  8. Paediatric Surgery
  9. Plastic Surgery
  10. Vascular Surgery

Can you do FRCS after MCh Surgical Gastroenterology?

These are the FRCS specialties you can opt for while being in India:

-Cardiothoracic
-General Surgery
-Neurosurgery
-Otolaryngology
-Trauma & Orthopaedic
-Urology

FRCS for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Vascular Surgery are not available while you are in India.

I don't think it will make sense doing FRCS General Surgery after doing MCh Surgical Gastroenterology.

Can I do FRCS after my MBBS? 

No you cannot do FRCS after MBBS. FRCS is a specialist qualification and a person is not eligible to appear for FRCS straight after MBBS. Check out the eligibility requirements for streams of FRCS below. However, you can appear for MRCS after your MBBS with appropriate work appearance. Check out for details about eligibility for MRCS here. 


Books for FRCS Cardiothoracic Surgery Preparation


Books for FRCS Neurosurgery  Preparation

Books for FRCS Otolaryngology  Preparation

Books for FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics  Preparation

Books for FRCS Urology  Preparation

Queries regarding MRCS and FRCS

Hi Sir , Saw your post in LGS about FRCS .
Just wanted to ask 1 doubt.
Myself , i completed MS General surgery and i am working here in india as Asst Prof since past 5 years.
I wish to relocate to UK.
My ultimate aim is to become a consultant there .
However , i could find that there are 2 boards of FRCS and international FRCS is not of much importance when it comes to working in UK . 
Is it true sir?
Anyways i decided to appear for MRCS PART A now due to this . 
But if i am wrong , i will prepare for FRCS from here itself 
Can u please guide me regarding this 🙏


If relocation to the UK is your priority, clear MRCS A and B, IELTS/ OET, then get GMC registration, get a training job (matching your experience level), and then give FRCS Gen Surgery there.

12/18/2020 09:31:00 PM
Eligibility requirements for FRCS Cardiothoracic Surgery


Following are eligibility requirements for appearing for FRCS  Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Now it is not compulsory to crack MRCS for JSCFE FRCS (International). You can appear in FRCS  Cardiothoracic Surgery even if you don't have cleared MRCS. 

There are two versions of FRCS, one for domestic and other for International candidates.

  • JCIE  FRCS (Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations) (domestic - UK & Ireland) 
  • JSCFE FRCS (Joint Surgical Colleges’ Fellowship Examinations) (international)

Being an Indian medical graduate currently working as a  Cardiothoracic Surgeon, you will have to appear for JSCFE FRCS  Cardiothoracic Surgery. 

To appear for this exam you need to have a minimum of 6 years of experience to be just eligible to write the exam. 3 Year of your General Surgery experience + 3 years of  Cardiothoracic Surgery residency experience. 

For this you need to provide evidence in form of following:

What you'll need at the time of application for FRCS  Cardiothoracic Surgery?

  • Medical Qualification – year/country obtained (Candidate should have completed a locally recognized  Cardiothoracic Surgery residency program)
  • MRCS – month/year obtained [if applicable, not mandatory]
  • Your three signed Structured References (pdf format)
  • Curriculum Vitae (pdf format)
  • Summary of Operative Experience -Logbook in prescribed format (pdf format)
  • Photocopy of your passport (identification page)

Structured References required for eligibility of your training for FRCS  Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • The principal referee must be the applicant’s current of Head of Department or Head of the Recognised Training Committee/Programme in which the applicant has participated 

  • The  second  referee must  be a  senior  clinician who  has worked  with  the applicant and  has knowledge of the applicant’s work in his/her specialty within the last two years 

  • The  third  referee  must  be  a  senior  clinician  who  has  worked  with  the  applicant  and  has knowledge of the applicant’s work in his/her specialty within the last two years

What is the Exam Format for FRCS  Cardiothoracic Surgery?

Section 1 examinations from 1 January 2021 the format will be as follows: 
  • Paper 1 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins) 
  • Paper 2 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins) 
Once you pass the Section 1 exam, you will receive a ‘Eligibility to Proceed’ certificate by email, after which you will be allowed to appear for the Section 2 exam.

Section 2 examinations: Clinical component consisting of a series of carefully designed and structured interviews on clinical topics, some being scenario based (structured orals) and some being patient based.


Allowed Number of Examination Attempts for FRCS  Cardiothoracic Surgery

Candidates are given up to a maximum of 7 years to complete the examination process as follows: 
  • Section 1(MCQ):  Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re‐entry  
  • Section 2 (OSCE):  Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re‐entry 

Frequently Asked Questions related to FRCS Cardiothoracic Surgery

Hi.
I'm a resident in the cardiothoracic surgery and I'm on the thoracic surgery program.. I was planning to apply for the MRCS part 1, and I wonder if the part 2 MRCS will be as board exam for the thoracic surgery or I should finish the MRCS then do fellow in thoracic ? 
I wish you can help me.
I searched in your recent post about fellowship but I didn't find thoracic or cardiothoracic fellowship in the website.

Waiting for your response.
Best regards

You have 2 options. 1) get MRCS , get GMC registration and then apply for a cardiothoracic surgery job in the UK. 2) If you want to practice in your own country -> give FRCS cardiothoracic.

MRCS is just general surgery. Part 1 is MCQ based. Part 2 is Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).



References:


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12/12/2020 09:21:00 PM
Best Books for FRCS Neurosurgery Preparation


Below are the best books for FRCS Neurosurgery Preparation.


Neurosurgery: The Essential Guide to the Oral and Clinical Neurosurgical Exam



Neurosurgery: The Essential Guide to the Oral and Clinical Neurosurgical Examination is one of the  best book to prepare for the International and Intercollegiate FRCS Specialty Examination in Neurosurgery. it'll also assist you in the preparation of the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) examination and other neurosurgical examinations round the world. Written by neurosurgeons, this book may be a hands-on guide that translates basic science and theories of neurosurgery into clinical practice.

Scenario- and patient-based, the book covers history-taking, clinical examination, medical diagnosis , investigations, management, treatment options and potential complications. The text is based on the Royal College of Surgeons of England and U.S. board syllabuses. additionally to serving as a reliable preparation resource for the neurosurgical examination, it'll even be invaluable in your future surgical practice.


This fundamental board prep survey reflects the American board exam's multiple-choice format and seven sections: Neurosurgery, clinical neurology,neuroanatomy, neurobiology, neuropathology, neuroradiology, and clinical skills/critical care. Introduced in an as good as ever design, the third release incorporates the various advances in neurosurgery since the 2004 version was distributed. 

Extended inclusion of endovascular strategies for the treatment of cerebral aneurysms, the most recent progressed imaging innovations and treatment updates for acute ischemic stroke.

In excess of 1,000 questions with answers that include detailed, astute clarifications.
High-quality illustrations and superb anatomical dissections by Albert L. Rhoton Jr., MD and other masters. This invaluable board review will also help neurosurgical residents prepare thoroughly for the  FRCS Neurosurgery. 

Neurosurgery Practice Questions and Answers


The content incorporates an amazing number of questions with brief and all around portrayed clarifications. Originally return for the preparation for American Board of Neurological Surgery(ABNS) exam preparation. But it is also appropriate for exhaustive neurosurgery FRCS preparation, the question and answer design empowers occupied neurosurgical occupants to effectively practice, survey, and enhance their perception. 

This version incorporates the most recent advances in the field including endovascular approaches, negligibly obtrusive spinal medical procedure methods, and hereditary qualities. 

Neurosurgery Case Review: Questions and Answers


Neurosurgery Case Review: Questions and Answers, 2nd Edition by Remi Nader, Abdulrahman Sabbagh, Samer Elbabaa, Hosam Al-Jehani, Jaime Gasco, and Cristian Gragnaniello provides a study guide for the American Board Neurological Surgery and also the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada oral board examinations. The second edition expands on the highly successful first edition, presenting 148 cases commonly encountered by neurosurgeons in clinical practice.

The cases are broadly divided into seven sections—tumor, vascular intracranial pathology, trauma, pediatric, functional, spine, and peripheral nerves. The chapters are arranged in a very manner that mirrors the oral board exam. Each case includes a quick clinical scenario followed by questions on presentation, diagnosis, imaging, management, surgical detail, complications, and outcome. The presented information is backed by the newest available evidence-based references and data.

Key Features:

Contributions from internationally renowned neurosurgical educators
Detailed answers enhance readers' knowledge and give guidance on the way to answer questions asked within the oral board exams
More than 750 high-quality images, many fully color, ensure visual understanding of key concepts
Suggested readings at the top of cases offer additional study resources
This is an important , one-stop resource for neurosurgical residents and fellows prepping for the ABNS and Royal College oral board examinations. Neurosurgeons studying for recertification also will find this book a useful reference for rapid review
11/06/2020 04:54:00 PM

  Eligibility requirements for FRCS General Surgery


Following are eligibility requirements for appearing for FRCS General Surgery:

Now it is not compulsory to crack MRCS for JSCFE FRCS (International). You can appear in FRCS General Surgery even if you don't have cleared MRCS. 

There are two versions of FRCS, one for domestic and other for International candidates.

  • JCIE  FRCS (Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations) (domestic - UK & Ireland) 
  • JSCFE FRCS (Joint Surgical Colleges’ Fellowship Examinations) (international)

Being an Indian medical graduate currently working as a General Surgeon, you will have to appear for JSCFE FRCS General Surgery. 

To appear for this exam you need to have a minimum of 6 years of experience to be just eligible to write the exam. 3 Year of your General Surgery residency experience + 3 years of Post residency experience. 

For this you need to provide evidence in form of following:

What you'll need at the time of application for FRCS General Surgery?

  • Medical Qualification – year/country obtained (Candidate should have completed a locally recognized General Surgery residency program)
  • MRCS – month/year obtained [if applicable, not mandatory]
  • Your three signed Structured References (pdf format)
  • Curriculum Vitae (pdf format)
  • Summary of Operative Experience -Logbook in prescribed format (pdf format)
  • Photocopy of your passport (identification page)

Structured References required for eligibility of your training for FRCS General Surgery

  • The principal referee must be the applicant’s current of Head of Department or Head of the Recognised Training Committee/Programme in which the applicant has participated 

  • The  second  referee must  be a  senior  clinician who  has worked  with  the applicant and  has knowledge of the applicant’s work in his/her specialty within the last two years 

  • The  third  referee  must  be  a  senior  clinician  who  has  worked  with  the  applicant  and  has knowledge of the applicant’s work in his/her specialty within the last two years

What is the Exam Format for FRCS General Surgery?

Section 1 examinations from 1 January 2021 the format will be as follows: 
  • Paper 1 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins) 
  • Paper 2 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins) 
Once you pass the Section 1 exam, you will receive a ‘Eligibility to Proceed’ certificate by email, after which you will be allowed to appear for the Section 2 exam.

Section 2 examinations: Clinical component consisting of a series of carefully designed and structured interviews on clinical topics, some being scenario based (structured orals) and some being patient based.


Allowed Number of Examination Attempts for FRCS General Surgery

Candidates are given up to a maximum of 7 years to complete the examination process as follows: 
  • Section 1(MCQ):  Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re‐entry  
  • Section 2 (OSCE):  Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re‐entry 


References:


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Questions from readers regarding MRCS Part A/B and FRCS General surgery

Hi Sir , Saw your post in LGS about FRCS .
Just wanted to ask 1 doubt.
Myself , i completed MS General surgery and i am working here in india as Asst Prof since past 5 years.
I wish to relocate to UK.
My ultimate aim is to become a consultant there .
However , i could find that there are 2 boards of FRCS and international FRCS is not of much importance when it comes to working in UK . 
Is it true sir?
Anyways i decided to appear for MRCS PART A now due to this . 
But if i am wrong , i will prepare for FRCS from here itself 
Can u please guide me regarding this 🙏

Response: If relocation to the UK is your priority, clear MRCS A and B first, then IELTS, get GMC registration, get a training job (matching your experience level) , and then give FRCS General Surgery there...

10/19/2020 10:51:00 PM
BEST BOOKS AND RESOURCES FOR FRCS GENERAL SURGERY PREPARATION


BEST BOOKS AND RESOURCES FOR FRCS GENERAL SURGERY PREPARATION - Section 1 MCQ Exam

FRCS General Surgery Section 1: 500 SBAs and EMIs

Great initial book to kick start prep.


SBAs and EMIs for the General Surgery FRCS (Oxford Higher Specialty Training)


  • questions appeared to be of higher level and more closer to exam questions
  • 600 Single Best Answers (SBAs) and Extended Matching Items (EMIs)
  • available as kindle edition in India


FRCS General Surgery: Section 1 Practice Questions


eFRCS

http://www.efrcs.com/

  • Excellent quality of questions at a very reasonable price of 35 GBP / 3000 INR for 4 months.
  • It has like 1500 questions most of which do reflect the actual questions / scenarios in the exam.


BMJ OneExam FRCS

https://www.onexamination.com/frcs-general-surgery#QuestionBrowser

  • costlier than eFRCS, costs around 80 GBP for 4 months
  • phone app which is really cool since you can use it to solve questions on the go. 


Core Topics in General and Emergency Surgery: A Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice

Companion Series – General and Emergency surgery and your specialty book are usually read. Some candidates read all the books in the series OR Bailey and Love OR Sabiston



BEST BOOKS FOR FRCS GENERAL SURGERY PREPARATION - Section 2 OSCE




FRCS General Surgery Viva Topics and Revision Notes (MasterPass)



Info: What are the indications for necrosectomy? How you perform an EUA for acute peri-anal sepsis? What do you understand by the term Early Goal-Directed Therapy (EGDT)? Remember: this is a consultant's exam, and giving a range of options is not good enough. You must tell the examiner what you as a consultant are going to do. The FRCS is a uniquely challenging prospect; highly detailed, wide-ranging and encompassing both theory and practice. Preparation for this exam can be very difficult, and resources tailored to it are scarce. As the consolidated notes of a recent successful candidate, this book is an essential resource when preparing for the viva. The wide variety of questions require you to define, diagnose or choose between treatment options, while MCQs and SBAs help you to objectively evaluate your progress - a unique supplement to your study plan. Answers provided are comprised of an invaluable combination of detailed written answers and lists that will remind you of key points and help you structure your preparation.


Info: a concise revision guide for the FRCS General Surgery Intercollegiate exam serving as a companion for the trainee throughout the course of their six-year training rotation. It reflects the exact framework of the exam syllabus issued by the Joint Committee on Higher Surgical Training (JCHST), and contains the most recently amended guidelines. The question and answer style used is a popular and effective method that lends itself perfectly to studying either alone or as a group, wherein one acts as examiner and the other as candidate. Further, the exam is very clinically orientated, with vivas based on a clinical scenario, using patients and images as method of initiating clinical discussion. This book will act as supplementary reading for any course relating to the FRCS exit examination in general surgery. Both the authors and main contributors have passed the FRCS exam in general surgery and have many years experience in postgraduate medical education

Preparation approach for FRCS

Check out this youtube video for more information on the preparation approach: https://youtu.be/-8GIpQhxfqY

Conclusion: Better to focus on scenario based reading and practice rather than reading textbooks for the Section 2 OSCE exam.

Also check out this Presentation related to FRCS General Surgery Preparation:   




10/19/2020 10:40:00 PM

  

Eligibility requirements for FRCS Urology


Following are eligibility requirements for appearing for FRCS Urology:

Now it is not compulsory to crack MRCS for JSCFE FRCS (International). You can appear in FRCS Urology even if you don't have cleared MRCS. 

There are two versions of FRCS, one for domestic and other for International candidates.

  • JCIE  FRCS (Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations) (domestic - UK & Ireland) 
  • JSCFE FRCS (Joint Surgical Colleges’ Fellowship Examinations) (international)

Being an Indian medical graduate currently working as a Urologist, you will have to appear for JSCFE FRCS Urology. 

To appear for this exam you need to have a minimum of 6 years of experience to be just eligible to write the exam. 3 Year of your General Surgery experience + 3 years of Urology residency experience. 

For this you need to provide evidence in form of following:

What you'll need at the time of application for FRCS Urology?

  • Medical Qualification – year/country obtained (Candidate should have completed a locally recognized Urology residency program)
  • MRCS – month/year obtained [if applicable, not mandatory]
  • Your three signed Structured References (pdf format)
  • Curriculum Vitae (pdf format)
  • Summary of Operative Experience -Logbook in prescribed format (pdf format)
  • Photocopy of your passport (identification page)

Structured References required for eligibility of your training for FRCS Urology

  • The principal referee must be the applicant’s current of Head of Department or Head of the Recognised Training Committee/Programme in which the applicant has participated 

  • The  second  referee must  be a  senior  clinician who  has worked  with  the applicant and  has knowledge of the applicant’s work in his/her specialty within the last two years 

  • The  third  referee  must  be  a  senior  clinician  who  has  worked  with  the  applicant  and  has knowledge of the applicant’s work in his/her specialty within the last two years

What is the Exam Format for FRCS Urology?

Section 1 examinations from 1 January 2021 the format will be as follows: 
  • Paper 1 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins) 
  • Paper 2 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins) 
Once you pass the Section 1 exam, you will receive a ‘Eligibility to Proceed’ certificate by email, after which you will be allowed to appear for the Section 2 exam.

Section 2 examinations: Clinical component consisting of a series of carefully designed and structured interviews on clinical topics, some being scenario based (structured orals) and some being patient based.


Allowed Number of Examination Attempts for FRCS Urology

Candidates are given up to a maximum of 7 years to complete the examination process as follows: 
  • Section 1(MCQ):  Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re‐entry  
  • Section 2 (OSCE):  Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re‐entry 


References:


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8/25/2020 11:36:00 PM

 

Eligibility requirements for FRCS Otolaryngology (FRCS ENT)

Following are eligibility requirements for appearing for FRCS Otolaryngology:

Now it is not compulsory to crack MRCS for JSCFE FRCS (International). You can appear in FRCS Otolaryngology even if you don't have cleared MRCS. 

There are two versions of FRCS, one for domestic and other for International candidates.

  • JCIE  FRCS (Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations) (domestic - UK & Ireland) 
  • JSCFE FRCS (Joint Surgical Colleges’ Fellowship Examinations) (international)

Being an Indian medical graduate currently working as a Otolaryngologist, you will have to appear for JSCFE FRCS Otolaryngology. 

To appear for this exam you need to have a minimum of 6 years of experience to be just eligible to write the exam. 3 Year of your ENT residency experience + 3 years of post residency experience.


For this you need to provide evidence in form of following:

What you'll need at the time of application for FRCS Otolaryngology?

  • Medical Qualification – year/country obtained (Candidate should have completed a locally recognized Otolaryngology residency program)
  • MRCS – month/year obtained [if applicable, not mandatory]
  • Your three signed Structured References (pdf format)
  • Curriculum Vitae (pdf format)
  • Summary of Operative Experience -Logbook in prescribed format (pdf format)
  • Photocopy of your passport (identification page)

Structured References required for eligibility of your training for FRCS Otolaryngology

  • The principal referee must be the applicant’s current of Head of Department or Head of the Recognised Training Committee/Programme in which the applicant has participated 

  • The  second  referee must  be a  senior  clinician who  has worked  with  the applicant and  has knowledge of the applicant’s work in his/her specialty within the last two years 

  • The  third  referee  must  be  a  senior  clinician  who  has  worked  with  the  applicant  and  has knowledge of the applicant’s work in his/her specialty within the last two years

What is the Exam Format for FRCS Otolaryngology

Section 1 examinations from 1 January 2021 the format will be as follows: 
  • Paper 1 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins) 
  • Paper 2 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins) 
Once you pass the Section 1 exam, you will receive a ‘Eligibility to Proceed’ certificate by email, after which you will be allowed to appear for the Section 2 exam.

Section 2 examinations: Clinical component consisting of a series of carefully designed and structured interviews on clinical topics, some being scenario based (structured orals) and some being patient based.


Allowed Number of Examination Attempts for FRCS Otolaryngology

Candidates are given up to a maximum of 7 years to complete the examination process as follows: 
  • Section 1(MCQ):  Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re‐entry  
  • Section 2 (OSCE):  Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re‐entry 


References:


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8/25/2020 04:32:00 PM

 

Eligibility requirements for FRCS Urology


Following are eligibility requirements for appearing for FRCS Urology:

Now it is not compulsory to crack MRCS for JSCFE FRCS (International). You can appear in FRCS Urology even if you don't have cleared MRCS. 

There are two versions of FRCS, one for domestic and other for International candidates.

  • JCIE  FRCS (Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations) (domestic - UK & Ireland) 
  • JSCFE FRCS (Joint Surgical Colleges’ Fellowship Examinations) (international)

Being an Indian medical graduate currently working as a Urologist, you will have to appear for JSCFE FRCS Urology. 

To appear for this exam you need to have a minimum of 6 years of experience to be just eligible to write the exam. 3 Year of your General Surgery experience + 3 years of Urology residency experience. 

For this you need to provide evidence in form of following:

What you'll need at the time of application for FRCS Urology?

  • Medical Qualification – year/country obtained (Candidate should have completed a locally recognized Urology residency program)
  • MRCS – month/year obtained [if applicable, not mandatory]
  • Your three signed Structured References (pdf format)
  • Curriculum Vitae (pdf format)
  • Summary of Operative Experience -Logbook in prescribed format (pdf format)
  • Photocopy of your passport (identification page)

Structured References required for eligibility of your training for FRCS Urology

  • The principal referee must be the applicant’s current of Head of Department or Head of the Recognised Training Committee/Programme in which the applicant has participated 

  • The  second  referee must  be a  senior  clinician who  has worked  with  the applicant and  has knowledge of the applicant’s work in his/her specialty within the last two years 

  • The  third  referee  must  be  a  senior  clinician  who  has  worked  with  the  applicant  and  has knowledge of the applicant’s work in his/her specialty within the last two years

What is the Exam Format for FRCS Urology?

Section 1 examinations from 1 January 2021 the format will be as follows: 
  • Paper 1 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins) 
  • Paper 2 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins) 
Once you pass the Section 1 exam, you will receive a ‘Eligibility to Proceed’ certificate by email, after which you will be allowed to appear for the Section 2 exam.

Section 2 examinations: Clinical component consisting of a series of carefully designed and structured interviews on clinical topics, some being scenario based (structured orals) and some being patient based.


Allowed Number of Examination Attempts for FRCS Urology

Candidates are given up to a maximum of 7 years to complete the examination process as follows: 
  • Section 1(MCQ):  Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re‐entry  
  • Section 2 (OSCE):  Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re‐entry 


References:


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8/23/2020 03:55:00 PM
Eligibility Requirements for FRCS Neurosurgery

Following are eligibility requirements for appearing for FRCS Neurosurgery:

Now it is not compulsory to crack MRCS for JSCFE FRCS (International). You can appear in FRCS Neurosurgery even if you don't have cleared MRCS. 

There are two versions of FRCS, one for domestic and other for International candidates.

  • JCIE  FRCS (Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations) (domestic - UK & Ireland) 
  • JSCFE FRCS (Joint Surgical Colleges’ Fellowship Examinations) (international)

Being an Indian medical graduate currently working as a Neurosurgeon, you will have to appear for JSCFE FRCS Neurosurgery. 

To appear for this exam you need to have a minimum of 6 years of experience to be just eligible to write the exam. 3 Year of your General Surgery experience + 3 years of Neurosurgery residency experience. 

For this you need to provide evidence in form of following:

What you'll need at the time of application for FRCS Neurosurgery?

  • Medical Qualification – year/country obtained (Candidate should have completed a locally recognized neurosurgical residency program)
  • MRCS – month/year obtained [if applicable, not mandatory]
  • Your three signed Structured References (pdf format)
  • Curriculum Vitae (pdf format)
  • Summary of Operative Experience -Logbook in prescribed format (pdf format)
  • Photocopy of your passport (identification page)

Structured References required for eligibility of your training for FRCS Neurosurgery

  • The principal referee must be the applicant’s current of Head of Department or Head of the Recognised Training Committee/Programme in which the applicant has participated 

  • The  second  referee must  be a  senior  clinician who  has worked  with  the applicant and  has knowledge of the applicant’s work in his/her specialty within the last two years 

  • The  third  referee  must  be  a  senior  clinician  who  has  worked  with  the  applicant  and  has knowledge of the applicant’s work in his/her specialty within the last two years

What is the Exam Format for FRCS Neurosurgery?

Section 1 examinations from 1 January 2021 the format will be as follows: 
  • Paper 1 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins) 
  • Paper 2 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins) 
Once you pass the Section 1 exam, you will receive a ‘Eligibility to Proceed’ certificate by email, after which you will be allowed to appear for the Section 2 exam.

Section 2 examinations: Clinical component consisting of a series of carefully designed and structured interviews on clinical topics, some being scenario based (structured orals) and some being patient based.

Allowed Number of Examination Attempts for FRCS Neurosurgery

Candidates are given up to a maximum of 7 years to complete the examination process as follows: 
  • Section 1(MCQ):  Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re‐entry  
  • Section 2 (OSCE):  Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re‐entry 

References:


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8/23/2020 03:31:00 PM
Eligibility Requirements for FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics


In response to the following query received at our mail worldsurgeryforum@gmail.com, regarding Eligibility Requirements for FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics

Hello There, 

Myself , Dr. M*

I have Done My MBBS For India And Currently Persuing My PG In Orthopaedic Surgery ( 2 nd Yr Resident)Could U Please Suggest Me The Right Pathway For Doing FRCS (MCh) In Trauma And Orthopaedic Surgery . And Is It Compulsory To Crack MRCS ?As Already I Am Doing My Residency Here 

Below is our response regarding the eligibility requirements for FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics:


It is not compulsory to crack MRCS currently for JSCFE FRCS. 

There are two versions of FRCS, one for domestic and other for International candidates.

  • JCIE  FRCS (Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations) (domestic - UK & Ireland) 
  • JSCFE FRCS (Joint Surgical Colleges’ Fellowship Examinations) (international)

You will have to appear for JSCFE FRCS. To appear for this exam you need to have a minimum of 6 years of experience in Orthopaedics to be just eligible to write the exam. 3 Year of your Ortho residency + 3 years work experience after it. 

For this you need to provide evidence in form of following:

Evidence required for eligibility of your training for FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics

  • The principal referee must be the applicant’s current of Head of Department or Head of the Recognised Training Committee/Programme in which the applicant has participated 

  • The  second  referee must  be a  senior  clinician who  has worked  with  the applicant and  has knowledge of the applicant’s work in his/her specialty within the last two years 

  • The  third  referee  must  be  a  senior  clinician  who  has  worked  with  the  applicant  and  has knowledge of the applicant’s work in his/her specialty within the last two years

What you'll need at the time of application for FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics?

  • Medical Qualification – year/country obtained
  • MRCS – month/year obtained [if applicable, not mandatory]
  • Your three signed Structured References (pdf format)
  • Curriculum Vitae (pdf format)
  • Summary of Operative Experience (pdf format)
  • Photocopy of your passport (identification page)

What is the Exam Format for FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics?

Section 1 examinations from 1 January 2021 the format will be as follows: 
  • Paper 1 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins) 
  • Paper 2 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins) 
Once you pass the Section 1 exam, you will receive a ‘Eligibility to Proceed’ certificate by email, after which you will be allowed to appear for the Section 2 exam.

Section 2 examinations: Clinical component consisting of a series of carefully designed and structured interviews on clinical topics, some being scenario based (structured orals) and some being patient based.

Allowed Number of Examination Attempts for FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics

Candidates are given up to a maximum of 7 years to complete the examination process as follows: 
  • Section 1(MCQ):  Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re‐entry  
  • Section 2 (OSCE):  Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re‐entry 






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