How long does it take to finish MRCS?

2. Preparation time

	Typical preparation time
MRCP Part 1	3-6 months
MRCP Part 2	3-6 months
MRCP PACES (OSCE)	4-6 months
MRCS*

How long does it take to study for MRCS?

When to book the MRCS Part A exam The first key to success is prior planning. Find out from your colleagues which of your three placements is the most relaxed, book the exam for the slot straight after this, and make sure you give yourself at least three months of this placement to study in.

How many steps are there in MRCS?

The Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (MRCS) is an intercollegiate, two-step examination conducted for surgical trainees to become members of Royal Colleges of Surgeons (RCS) in the UK.

Can I work in UK after MRCS?

Completion of MRCS will allow you to work in the UK from ST3 level upward (ST3+), with seniority beyond ST3 level dependent on experience. MRCS is one of two routes an overseas doctor can take full GMC registration (postgraduate qualification or PLAB route).

How many times can you sit MRCS?

Full details can be found in the Intercollegiate MRCS Regulations document. Candidates have six attempts in which to pass their Intercollegiate MRCS Part A exam.

Is MRCS exam easy?

I would rate the difficulty of the exam as moderate, at least it was not something that can be taken lightly. There were times in the exam hall when I was doubting myself over my responses to the questions. Quite a few questions were very tricky, so you have to be on your toes while doing preparation.

Do I need Ielts for MRCS?

2, General Medical Council (GMC) registration – Achieving the necessary IELTS scores is mandatory before you could apply for GMC registration. There are two routes using which doc2uk can provide guidance in achieving GMC registration. a. British Royal College membership (Eg: MRCP,MRCS, MRCEM or recognized equivalents).

What is the advantage of MRCS?

Earning MRCS entitles you to add an MRCS (Edinburgh/Glasgow/England/Ireland) to your post nominals along with MS/MBBS. It is internationally recognized and passing this exams gives an indication to your patients and employers about quality and level of your basic surgical knowledge and communication skills.

What is next after MRCS?

Although after passing your MRCS you can call yourself a surgeon, you aren’t really a surgeon. You have merely passed an exam which allows you to apply for surgical higher training. It’s the FRCS which makes you a proper surgeon. So once you have the MRCS, the hard part now is getting a training job.

What are the benefits of MRCS?

Is MRCS multiple choice?

The Intercollegiate MRCS Part A is a five-hour multiple choice question (MCQ) exam consisting of two papers which are taken on the same day.

How many people pass MRCS Part A?

Summary descriptive statistics: MRCS Part A (written paper)

	Total number sat	Pass mark \%
September 2018	2794	70.3
January 2019	2182	71.5
April 2019	2372	71.9