RCSI Professional Exams 2015 - Surgery

PROFESSIONAL EXAMS - SURGERY 2015 EXAMINATION DATES SURGERY | OPHTHALMOLOGY | OTOLARYNGOLOGY IRELAND | BAHRAIN | JORDAN | MALAYSIA

ISSUE 2 - MAY 2015 RCSI DEVELOPING HEALTHCARE LEADERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WORLDWIDE

CLINICAL COMPETENCE CAREER PROGRESSION ROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PEER RECOGNITION NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Professional Exams at RCSI MEMBERSHIP OF RCSI, ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELAND ............................ 2 STRUCTURE OF THE INTERCOLLEGIATE MRCS EXAMINATIONS ...................................... 2 PROFESSIONAL EXAMS - IRELAND ........................................................................................ 3 Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Ireland .........................................................................................................4 Ophthalmology Membership Examinations – Ireland .............................................................................................4 Otolaryngology Membership Examinations – Ireland ............................................................................................4

PROFESSIONAL EXAMS - INTERNATIONAL ........................................................................... 5 Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Amman, Jordan ..........................................................................................6 Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Dammam, Saudi Arabia .............................................................................6 Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Bahrain ........................................................................................................6 Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Perdana, Malaysia ......................................................................................6 Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Penang, Malaysia .......................................................................................7 Otolaryngology Membership Examinations ............................................................................................................7

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Membership of RCSI, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is one of Ireland’s longest established and most respected academic institutions. For more than two centuries, the College has provided education and training of the highest calibre to students and healthcare professionals from Ireland and more than 78 other countries.

Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (MRCSI) is awarded on successful completion of the College’s membership examination. The MRCSI is a prestigious membership and an internationally recognised quality standard. Being an MRCSI holder demonstrates to colleagues, peers and employers a doctor’s clinical competence and commitment to his or her profession.

Members of the College receive complimentary surgical journals and other publications, preferential access to College events facilities and resources, and are provided with a suite of other professional and personal benefits.

Structure of the Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations The RCSI Membership Examination is an intercollegiate exam which is fully recognised by both the GMC (UK) and IMC (Ireland). It consists of two parts (Part A and Part B) which are structured as follows:

MRCS Part A – Multiple-Choice Question Exam (MCQ) Part A is a four-hour MCQ examination broken into two papers, each of two hours’ duration, taken on the same day.

The papers cover generic surgical sciences and applied core knowledge as follows: Paper 1 – Applied Basic Sciences MCQ paper, comprising Single Best Answer Questions Paper 2 – Principles of Surgery-in-General MCQ paper, comprising Extended Matching Questions.

MRCS Part B – Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Part B comprises of an OSCE consisting of 18 examination stations assessing the content areas of: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Anatomy and Surgical Pathology Applied Surgical Science and Critical Care Communication Skills Clinical & Procedural Skills.

In addition to the four broad content areas examined in the OSCE, four domains have been identified which encompass the knowledge, skills, competencies and professional characteristics of the competent surgeon. These are assessed in the OSCE as follows: 1. Clinical knowledge and its application 2. Clinical and technical skill 3. Communication 4. Professionalism

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PROFESSIONAL EXAMS IRELAND SURGERY IRELAND RCSI DEVELOPING HEALTHCARE LEADERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WORLDWIDE

Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Ireland Exam Code

Examination

Date of Exam(s)

Venue

Closing Date

For further Exam Fee € Information

To Apply

2015037

MRCS Part A

06/01/2015

RCSI, Dublin

31/10/2014

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625

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2015038

MRCS Part A

21/04/2015

RCSI, Dublin

13/02/2015

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625

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2015039

MRCS Part A

08/09/2015

RCSI, Dublin

19/06/2015

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625

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2015075

MRCS Part A

06/01/2015

Belfast

31/10/2014

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625

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2015076

MRCS Part A

21/04/2015

Belfast

13/02/2015

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625

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2015077

MRCS Part A

08/09/2015

Belfast

19/06/2015

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625

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2015040

MRCS Part B OSCE

11-12/02/2015

RCSI, Dublin

28/11/2014

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1150

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2015041

MRCS Part B OSCE

19-20/05/2015

RCSI, Dublin

06/03/2015

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1150

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2015042

MRCS Part B OSCE

06-07/10/2015

RCSI, Dublin

24/07/2015

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1150

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Ophthalmology Membership Examinations – Ireland Exam Code

Date of Exam(s)

Venue

Closing Date

2015058 MRCSI (Ophthalmology) Part 1

07/01/2015

RCSI, Dublin

31/10/2014

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550

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2015059

MRCSI (Ophthalmology) Part 2 Written

07/01/2015

RCSI, Dublin

31/10/2014

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550

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2015061

MRCSI (Ophthalmology) Part 2 Written

08/09/2015

RCSI, Dublin

19/06/2015

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550

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2015062

MRCSI (Ophthalmology) Part 2 Clinical

06/03/2015

RVEEH

11/01/2015

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550

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2015063

MRCSI (Ophthalmology) Part 2 Clinical

02/10/2015

RVEEH

16/08/2015

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550

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Examination

For Further Exam Fee € Information

To Apply

Otolaryngology Membership Examinations – Ireland Exam Code

Date of Exam(s)

Venue

Closing Date

2015064 DO-HNS Part 1

05/01/2015

RCSI, Dublin

07/11/2014

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500

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2015065 DO-HNS Part 1

13/04/2015

RCSI, Dublin

13/02/2015

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500

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2015066 DO-HNS Part 1

02/09/2015

RCSI, Dublin

12/06/2015

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500

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Examination

For Further Exam Fee € Information

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PROFESSIONAL EXAMS SURGERY INTERNATIONAL RCSI DEVELOPING HEALTHCARE LEADERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WORLDWIDE

Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Amman, Jordan Exam Code

Date of Exam(s)

Venue

Closing Date

2015053 MRCS Part A

06/01/2015

University of Jordan

31/10/2014

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645

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2015054 MRCS Part A

21/04/2015

University of Jordan

13/02/2015

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645

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2015055 MRCS Part A

08/09/2015

University of Jordan

19/06/2015

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645

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2015056 MRCS Part B OSCE

14/06/2015

University of Jordan

19/04/2015

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1195

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15/06/2015

University of Jordan

19/04/2015

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695

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2015057

Examination

MRCS Part B OCC (Repeat candidates only)

For Further Exam Fee € Information

To Apply

Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Dammam, Saudi Arabia Exam Code

Examination

2015096 MRCS Part A

Date of Exam(s)

Venue

Closing Date

08/09/2015

King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam

19/06/2015

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645

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Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Bahrain Exam Code

Examination

Date of Exam(s)

Venue

Closing Date

For Further Exam Fee € Information

To Apply

2015043 MRCS Part A

06/01/2015

RCSI, Bahrain

31/10/2014

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645

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2015044 MRCS Part A

21/04/2015

RCSI, Bahrain

13/02/2015

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645

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2015045 MRCS Part A

08/09/2015

RCSI, Bahrain

19/06/2015

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645

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2015046 MRCS Part B OSCE

21/03/2015

RCSI, Bahrain

25/01/2015

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1195

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2015047 MRCS Part B OSCE

28/11/2015

RCSI, Bahrain

27/09/2015

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1195

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Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Perdana, Malaysia Exam Code

Examination

Date of Exam(s)

Venue

Closing Date

For Further Information Exam Fee €

To Apply:

2015081 MRCS Part A

06/01/2015

Perdana University

31/10/2014

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645

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2015082 MRCS Part A

21/04/2015

Perdana University

13/02/2015

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645

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2015083 MRCS Part A

08/09/2015

Perdana University

19/06/2015

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645

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Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Penang, Malaysia Exam Code

Examination

Date of Exam(s)

Venue

Closing Date

For Further Information Exam Fee €

To Apply:

2015048 MRCS Part A

06/01/2015

Penang Medical College, Malaysia

31/10/2014

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645

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2015049 MRCS Part A

21/04/2015

Penang Medical College, Malaysia

13/02/2015

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645

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2015050 MRCS Part A

08/09/2015

Penang Medical College, Malaysia

19/06/2015

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645

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2015051 MRCS Part B OSCE

01/02/2015

Penang Medical College, Malaysia

07/12/2014

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1195

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2015052 MRCS Part B OSCE

15/08/2015

Penang Medical College, Malaysia

21/06/2015

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1195

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Otolaryngology Membership Examinations Exam Code

Examination

Date of Exam(s)

Venue

Closing Date

For Further Exam Fee € Information

To Apply

2015067 DO-HNS Part 2 (OSCE)

10-12/02/2015

RCPS, Glasgow

12/12/2014

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1025

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2015068 DO-HNS Part 2 (OSCE)

27-29/05/2015

RCS Edinburgh

06/03/2015

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1025

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2015069 DO-HNS Part 2 (OSCE)

20-22/10/2015

RCS England

31/07/2015

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1025

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2015070

DO-HNS Part 2 OSCE - for the award of MRCS (ENT)

10-12/02/2015

RCPS, Glasgow

12/12/2014

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1025

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2015071

DO-HNS Part 2 OSCE - for the award of MRCS (ENT)

27-29/05/2015

RCS Edinburgh

06/03/2015

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1025

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2015072

DO-HNS Part 2 OSCE - for the award of MRCS (ENT)

20-22/10/2015

RCS England

31/07/2015

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1025

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PLEASE NOTE: The holding of each exam will be contingent on viable candidate numbers.

The dates on this calendar are subject to both change and cancellation - RCSI cannot be held liable for any loss incurred by candidates due to necessary timetable changes.

To review the examination regulations and eligibility criteria visit www.rcsi.ie/professional_exams

FURTHER INFORMATION: Applications should arrive NO LATER than closing date stated.

Candidates are advised to make early application as receipt of application before the last date of entry does not guarantee a place on the examination.

For information on exams, visit www.rcsi.ie/professional_exams To apply for an examination, visit postgradexams.rcsi.ie/ For information on the structure and content of examinations or for additional information about exam regulations, visit www.intercollegiatemrcs.org.uk/new/guidance_html Email any queries regarding exams to pgexams@rcsi.ie or phone 00 353 1 402 2222.

VISA INFORMATION: Candidates are advised to make arrangements for visas (if appropriate) before closing date for entry to examination.

RCSI cannot become involved during any stage of a visa application.

OTHER FEES: Please note that Diploma or conferring fees may apply for particular exams - this information is available upon request.

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