Exam Preparation

What is the preparation time required for Section 1 exams?

Candidates need to prepare for 4-6 months

What are some online resources available for Section 1 exams?

Starter revision courses – Doctors Academy and Higher FRCS Starter courses
Online courses – Efrcs, Companion FRCS, Higher FRCS, On Examination, Surgery Online, Grab the FRCS

What are hard copy materials available for the Section 1 exam?

Question banks and revision guides

Textbooks

What are some hard copy materials available for the Section 2 exams?

Books:

What are some online resources available for Section 2 exams?

Online resources – Frcs viva, Surgeryonlinefrcs, Higherviva, GrabtheFRCS
Revision courses – The Alpine course, Whipps X course, Doctors Academy/ Manchester Christie Course, Liverpool Intensive FRCS Part III, Phoenix course
Podcasts – Behind the Knife podcasts, First Incision and Studying for FRCS podcasts

What are some mentorship programs available for Section 2 exams?

PrepMedico is the only platform that offers mentorship for Section 2 exams. It’s a 3-month course which includes viva and mentorship

FRCS (Gen Surgery)