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Posting below another success story and Preparation guidance for MRCS part A by Dr Sana Riaz which was shared by her on Facebook group "MRCS" . We are sharing this post to World Surgery Forum, so that the readers here can benefit from her experience and preparation guidance.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mrcs.info/permalink/2755627827861869/

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I passed MRCS Part A Jan 2020 attempt in first attempt with 80% marks yesterday,I wanted to share my experience as it might help someone.

As for my background, I am a fresh graduate and got my GMC Registration last month,via PLAB pathway. I wasn't planning on applying for jobs in the NHS right away due to some personal circumstances, so I decided to utilize this time period by going for MRCS, as I plan on pursuing surgical training later.

Application :

Application process for MRCS is pretty straight forward. You can apply through either one of the four Royal College of Surgeons. It doesn't make any difference which college you choose, I went for RCS England,but it is a bit more expensive as compared to the others.

Once you make account on RCS website and apply for upcoming exam, you have to send a verified copy of your degree to RCS by post within a few days.There are three options for verification :

*British Council: I went to British Council Office Islamabad, but they told me that it is a complicated procedure and would take atleast 2 weeks.

*Any person holding Full GMC Registration can do it too, but I didn't know anyone personally who could do it.

*Third option is the easiest and I would recommend you to go for it. Go to The Notary Public in your area ( I went to Lawyers' Chambers in F-8 Markaz in Islamabad) with your original degree and a copy and they will do it within 5 minutes for Rs 150/-.

And after verification, dispatch the documents to RCS via post. (DHL delivers the documents within 5 days)

Preparation:

I can never prepare from multiple sources, and the biggest difficulty I faced when starting preparation was that everyone was recommending at least 6-7 different sources for preparation.

I have narrowed them down to these four, they are the best and the most widely used:

EMRCS : It is the most important one and the closest to the actual exam. There are around 2800 MCQs in it.

Pastest: Keep it as your second source of study. It has around 2300 MCQs.

Basic Sciences for the MRCS by Andrew T Raftery.

Oxford Handbook of clinical medicine (Only Surgery portion).

The way I prepared was that I would do one topic e.g. Cardiovascular Physiology from Raftery E-Book, and then solve MCQs from both EMRCS and Pastest of the same topic. In this way you can prepare effectively.

For surgery part, do the topic from OHCM ,and then related MCQs from EMRCS and Patest.
I subscribed to both EMRCS and Pastest, and they are worth it in my opinion. You will be booking the exam for 550£, so 120£ for these resources is understandable. The good thing is that you can reset the questions and start from scratch again. Only 7 attempts are allowed for Part A, so make sure you are well-prepared before you appear in the exam.

PDF versions of these question banks are also available in various groups.

Anatomy videos by Prof. Harold Ellis that come with the Pastest subscription are THE BEST. Make sure to open pastest on laptop. ( I used the mobile app throughout and came to know about the videos only 2 weeks before the exam 🤦 )

Last but definitely not the least, do Fawzia Sheet (300 most high yield MCQs). I can't stress it enough how vital those are.

Preparation Time:

I prepared in 2 months, but please give yourself atleast 3-4 months to do all the questions atleast 4 times. Remember, revision is the key.

For me,It was the best decision to take this right after PLAB, as the PLAB knowledge helps you immensely, and it is easier to focus solely on preparation as compared to taking the exam later while doing a job in the NHS.

Best of luck for your exam.

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Check out the links below for more information on MRCS Preparation:

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DOING MRCS
https://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2017/07/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-MRCS.html

A DISCUSSION ON MRCS EXAM ELIGIBILITY
https://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2017/01/a-discussion-on-mrcs-exam-eligibility.html

HOW TO CRACK MRCS PART A AND THE BEST BOOKS FOR MRCS PART A PREPARATION
https://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2016/04/how-to-crack-mrcs-part-and-best-books.html

MRCS PART B PREPARATION FREE VIDEOS
https://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2016/12/mrcs-part-b-preparation-free-videos.html

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MRCS EXAM PREPARATION
https://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2016/10/frequently-asked-questions-for-mrcs.html

PASTEST VS EMRCS VS ONEEXAM FOR PREPARATION OF MRCS PART A EXAM
https://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2017/01/pastest-vs-emrcs-vs-oneexam-for.html

OPPORTUNITIES AFTER MRCS
https://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2017/09/opportunities-after-mrcs.html

2/13/2020 06:36:00 PM

Hello sir

I have recently finished DNB Ortho and i have also cleared MRCS Part A. Planning to go for Part B in 2019. Sir I was wondering if u could tell me about prospects of getting training posts in Singapore. As I hear it is difficult to get one in the UK.

I read on your page 'World Surgery Forum' that one of the countries where MRCS may have recognition is Singapore. But I am unable to find much info about the system etc there

Please help ... Thank you!

International Medical Graduates can take following routes to practice in Singapore

Holding a degree from a university specified in the Second Schedule of the Medical Registration Act (MRA)
A registrable postgraduate medical qualification recognised by the SMC
A specialist qualification recognised for specialist accreditation by the Specialists Accreditation Board (SAB)

Indian Graduates from following Medical Colleges can apply for fellowships directly without giving any exams:

All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
Grant Medical College, Mumbai
St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore
Madras Medical College, Chennai

If you are not from any of these 8 colleges in India, then the next option is having a recognized medical qualification from any of these countries: UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, US and Canada. Thus MRCS is one qualification which you can obtain in India and it makes you eligible to apply for fellowships/ jobs in Singapore.

Singapore is not very conducive for foreign doctors from developing countries to become consultant grade but they have several gaps in the system for which they need doctors from India, Bangladesh, Philippines, Indonesia, etc to work as Medical Officers.

Following is a typical job description posted on a job website based in Singapore:

Job Description
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing care to patients in the clinics/ hospitals with acute and/ or chronic illnessesCardiology or Cardio Thoracic discipline Choice of other disciplines availableFull time or part time employment
Requirements
Min Singapore Medical Council Recognized Medical Degree (MBBS)At least 3 to 5 years' experience as a Medical Officer after housemanshipApplicants with MRCP or MRCS are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary package comes with good remuneration, relocation & housing allowances

Another description of requirements as posted on website of Singapore General Hospital

Residents: Requirements/ PrerequisiteSuccessful candidates may be offered 1 to 2 years contract.
Candidate must possess basic Medical Degree and relevant post-graduate qualification, such as M Med, MRCP, MCEM, MRCS or equivalent.
Recognised by the Singapore Medical Council
Minimum 5 years of post-housemanship experience

Other Links to read regarding Clinical Fellowships in Singapore after MRCS.

https://www.quora.com/How-should-one-practice-in-Singapore-as-a-doctor-after-completing-post-graduation-in-India

https://www.wisdomjobs.sg/job-listings-medical-doctor-mrcp-mrcs-sing-singapore-central-5-to-7-years-880251

https://www.sgh.com.sg/careers/roles/medical/pages/career-opportunities.aspx

Related Posts:

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DOING MRCS
http://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2017/07/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-MRCS.html

PATTERN OF MRCS PART B EXAM AND BEST BOOKS TO CRACK MRCS PART B
http://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2017/09/pattern-of-mrcs-part-b-exam-and-best.html

A DISCUSSION ON MRCS EXAM ELIGIBILITY

http://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2017/01/a-discussion-on-mrcs-exam-eligibility.html

HOW TO CRACK MRCS PART A AND THE BEST BOOKS FOR MRCS PART A PREPARATION

http://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2016/04/how-to-crack-mrcs-part-and-best-books.html

MRCS PART B PREPARATION FREE VIDEOS

http://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2016/12/mrcs-part-b-preparation-free-videos.html

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MRCS EXAM PREPARATION

http://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2016/10/frequently-asked-questions-for-mrcs.html

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

http://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2017/01/pastest-vs-emrcs-vs-oneexam-for.html

QUESTIONS REGARDING MRCS FOR MBBS CANDIDATES
http://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2018/05/questions-regarding-mrcs-for-mbbs.html

INTERNATIONAL SURGICAL TRAINING PROGRAMME (ISTP): JOINT INITIATIVE BETWEEN RCS ENGLAND & ASSOCIATION OF SURGEONS OF INDIA
http://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2018/01/international-surgical-training_13.html

OPPORTUNITIES AFTER MRCS
http://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2017/09/opportunities-after-mrcs.html

MRCS EXAM TO STUDY ORTHOPAEDICS IN THE UK
http://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2018/06/mrcs-exam-to-study-orthopaedics-in-uk.html

CLINICAL FELLOWSHIPS AFTER MRCS
http://www.worldsurgeryforum.net/2018/08/clinical-fellowships-after-mrcs.html

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8/22/2019 07:51:00 PM

Sir I am doing my final year mbbs now. I wish to give MRCS after completing my internship. Supposedly if I pass both parts of MRCS, on what basis do i get A training post in the UK or Ireland.

After passing both MRCS exams, you will have to pass IELTS and register with GMC. Then you can apply for training and non training posts in the UK. You can apply for training posts under two schemes:

- International Medical Graduate Sponsorship Scheme (IMGSS)
- International Surgical Fellowship Programme

Check out this link for more info: https://www.rcsed.ac.uk/professional-support-development-resources/grants-jobs-and-placements/uk-training-opportunities-for-international-trainees

And if i dont get one what am i supposed to do.

You can go for a non training post and keep applying till you get one.

Is there a maximum waiting period after u which u certainly will get the desired post.

There no such period after which you would be guaranteed a desired post. It will depend on your applications to deaneries, via forms and interviews.

Regards
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