8th FRCS (JCIE/ JSCFE)
General Surgery
Section 2 Course

Oct 20, 2024 – Jan 19, 2025
JCIE February 2025 Exams & JSCFE Exams
May 2024 Exam Batch
Welcome to the 8th edition of our unique FRCS (JCIE/JSCFE) General Surgery Section 2 course. This isn’t just another standard course; it’s an exclusive, focused, three-month mentorship program that stands out as the only one of its kind for candidates preparing for the Section 2 FRCS exams. After seven successful editions, we’ve refined our approach to offer an even more comprehensive experience

Our program covers all the essential: in-depth knowledge areas, viva techniques, effective time management strategies, and real-life mock exams. We’re committed to ensuring that our candidates are not just prepared, but exceptionally so, instilling confidence and ease in approaching the exam

Praised for its depth, organization, and the remarkable success rate of past attendees, our program is a testament to top-notch quality. As a further mark of excellence, this course is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, ensuring that you’re receiving a level of education recognized for its high standards. Join us for a transformative journey towards achieving success in your Section 2 FRCS exams.
Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

(Participants Awarded RCSEd CPD Points Based on Hours of Participation)

Who is it for

Specifically designed for candidates preparing for the JCIE Feb 2025 & JSCFE FRCS Section 2 Exams

Ideal for any International FRCS (IntFRCS) General Surgery candidates targeting FRCS examinations

Section 1 candidates are also welcome as observers, providing them an excellent opportunity to build foundational knowledge and practice time-tested SBAs crucial for their exams

The Schedule

Speciality-based weekend viva session
Time : 1800-2100 BST
Date Day Session name CPD
20/10/2024
Sunday
Orientation
–
26/10/2024
Saturday
General Surgery viva
3
27/10/2024
Sunday
General Surgery viva
3
02/11/2024
Saturday
Critical Care & Trauma and Emergency Surgery
3
03/11/2024
Sunday
Critical Care & Trauma and Emergency Surgery
3
09/11/2024
Saturday
Breast Surgery
3
10/11/2024
Sunday
Breast Surgery
3
16/11/2024
Saturday
UGI Surgery
3
17/11/2024
Sunday
UGI Surgery
3
23/11/2024
Saturday
Academic and Statistics
3
24/11/2024
Sunday
Academic and Statistics
3
30/11/2024
Saturday
HPB Surgery
3
01/12/2024
Sunday
HPB Surgery
3
07/12/2024
Saturday
Transplant and Vascular
3
08/12/2024
Sunday
Transplant and Vascular
3
14/12/2024
Saturday
Colorectal Surgery
4
15/12/2024
Sunday
Colorectal Surgery
4
04/01/2025
Saturday
Endocrine surgery
4
05/01/2025
Sunday
Mock viva
–
11/01/2025
Saturday
Mock viva
–
12/01/2025
Sunday
Mock viva
–
18/01/2025
Saturday
Mock viva
–
19/01/2025
Sunday
Mock viva
–

Note:

  • The weekends covering the specialties will have additional 3-hour sessions on both Saturdays and Sundays for specialty trainees of those specialties. The evening sessions are for non-specialty trainees of the concerned specialty. CPD points will be awarded equal to the number of hours covered in each session
  • The schedule is subject to changes based on the availability of the faculty and other logistics
  • Active full attendance and completion of the individual session feedback are mandatory to issue the CPD points

1-1 Mock viva pattern for each candidate

Session name Duration
General Surgery ( 1 Long case + 2 short cases)
40 mins
Trauma and Critical Care (6 Short cases)
30 mins
Academic Paper and Basic Science
30 mins
Specially Surgery (1 long case and 2 short cases)
40 mins

Rapid Review Lectures

The schedule takes place midweek on Tuesday/ Thursday
Week Topic Time (BST) CPD
1
Critical care & Emergency
1800
3
2
Trauma Surgery
1800
3
3
Breast Surgery I
1800
3
3
Breast Surgery II
1800
3
4
Oesophago gastric Surgery
1800
3
5
Statistics & Academic paper Interpretation
1800
3
6
HPB Surgery – I
1800
3
6
HPB Surgery – II
1800
3
7
Transplant & Vascular
1800
3
8
Colorectal Surgery(Pelvic floor & Benign)
1800
4
8
Colorectal Surgery(IBD & Cancer)
1800
4
9
Endocrine Surgery
1800
3
9
Radiology for FRCS – I
1800
3
9
Radiology for FRCS – II
1800
3

Note:

  • The schedule is subject to changes based on the availability of the faculty and other logistics
  • Active full attendance and completion of the individual session feedback are mandatory to issue the CPD points

Standard Course Registration

Course Participant Observer
8th FRCS course without lectures
{Includes only weekend viva + Viva recordings + digital library access}

£1,300
 £850
8th FRCS course with lectures Lectures
{Includes weekend viva + viva recordings + 14 rapid review lectures + lecture recordings + digital library access} 		£1,700
 £1,250
Course Participant Observer

8th FRCS course without lectures

{Includes only weekend viva + viva recordings + digital library access}

£1,300

£850

8th FRCS course with lectures

{Includes weekend viva + viva recordings + 14 rapid review lectures + lecture recordings + digital library access}

£1,700

£1,250

Effective Sep 11,2023: Standard Course Registration

Course Participant Observer

Weekend Viva + Mock exams

{Note: If you want to attend specific sessions, you can purchase them individually}

1149 GBP

749 GBP

Weekend viva + Mock exams + 8 Lectures

1500 GBP

980 GBP
Course
 Participant Observer
Weekend Viva + Mock exams
{Note: If you want to attend specific sessions, you can purchase them individually}


 1149 GBP
 749 GBP
Weekend Viva + Mock exams + Rapid Review Lectures  1350 GBP   980 GBP

Note: All the quoted prices in the table include payment gateway charges and appropriate taxes

Don't need a full course bundle? Here's what you can register for

Registration for individual lectures

(No access to the recordings)		 £70 per lecture
Registration for a weekend session (Saturday and sunday) Participant
(No access to the recordings)
£200
Registration for a weekend session (Saturday and sunday) Observer

(No access to the recordings)
£120
Registration for full mock exam alone
£200
Registration for e-library subscription (for 3 months)

Digital library + Viva recodings
£499
Registration for e-library subscription (for 3 months)

Digital library + Viva recordings + Lecture recordings
£899
Registration for e-library subscription (for 3 months)

Lecture recordings
£499
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Registration for individual lectures
(No access to the recordings)		 £70 per lecture

Registration for a weekend session (Saturday and sunday) Participant
(No access to the recordings)
£200

Registration for a weekend session (Saturday and sunday) Observer (No access to the recordings)
£120
Registration for full mock exam alone
£200
Registration for e-library subscription  (for 3 months) Digital library + Viva recodings
£499
Registration for e-library subscription (for 3 months) Digital library + Viva recordings + Lecture recordings
£899
Registration for e-library subscription (for 3 months) Lecture recordings
£499
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Observer Vs Participant

Course Participant Observer
Active viva participation
Telegram academic study group access
Access to digital library and session recordings
Mock exams
Observing live sessions
Course
Active viva participation
Telegram academic study group access
Access to digital library and session recordings
Mock exams
Observing live sessions
Participant
Observer

Total spots: 32 participants and 30 observers

Course Features

Session Recordings

All the lecture and viva sessions are recorded and available for review in our PrepMedico App on both Apple and Android platforms for a fixed term of 3 months (until the completion of the Feb 2025 exams). Access is provided only for full course participants and observers.

E-library Access

Our state-of-the-art Learning Management System (LMS), accessible via mobile app and desktop, empowers candidates to access the e-library containing all the essential specialty-based study materials, daily topic-based SBAs, as well as viva and lecture recordings of the course.

Telegram Chat Group

Exclusive to full course participants (excluding observers), access will be granted to a dedicated academic closed-group Telegram chat featuring all faculty members. This platform plays a crucial role in facilitating knowledge exchange tailored to this course. Expect daily discussions and the opportunity for instant clarifications on any topic.

Flexible Lecture Registration


If you’re not keen on participating in the entire course or would like to participate in individual lectures, you can register anytime. Registration will remain open for individual sessions throughout the course. However, access to the recordings won’t be provided for individual module registrations.

CPD Points from RCSEd

Course attendees are eligible to earn RCSEd CPD points equivalent to the total hours of participation, subject to terms and conditions.

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