FRCS(JCIE/JSCFE) General Surgery Section 2 course

A Comprehensive Three-Month Mentorship Programme

Welcome to our unique FRCS (JCIE/JSCFE) General Surgery Section 2 course – a premium, structured mentorship programme unlike any other.
This isn’t just another revision course; it’s a meticulously curated three-month journey designed exclusively for Section 2 FRCS candidates.

Held three times a year, this intensive programme is specifically timed to support candidates preparing for:
  • February JCIE Section 2 Exam
  • May JCIE Section 2 Exam
  • September JCIE / November JSCFE Section 2 Exam

After multiple successful editions, we have continuously refined our approach to deliver an unparalleled educational experience that blends:

  • In-depth coverage of essential general surgery knowledge areas
  • High-impact viva techniques and performance strategies
  • Effective time and stress management approaches
  • Realistic, high-fidelity mock exams simulating the actual exam environment

The core aim of this three-month mentorship is to help candidates approach their exams with clarity, confidence, and minimal stress — a stark contrast to the high-pressure, short-duration revision courses.
Our structured, time-tested schedule ensures that candidates build competence and composure steadily over the course of the programme.

Our course has a proven track record of exceptional success, with pass rates that consistently exceed the JCIE cumulative results. On average, non-UK trainees from our programme have achieved pass rates of around 85%, while UK-based trainees have maintained a remarkable 95% pass rate. These figures are well above the national averages and reflect the depth of mentorship, structure, and exam-focused preparation our candidates receive.
A key strength of this programme lies in the comprehensive access to resources it provides. All live sessions — including vivas and lectures — are fully recorded and made available for unlimited viewing throughout the course duration, enabling candidates to revise at their own pace. In addition, participants gain access to an extensive digital reference library, which includes high-yield study materials curated specifically for the FRCS exam. These resources are securely delivered through the PrepMedico app, compatible with Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows devices, ensuring learning continuity across platforms.
In addition, this course is highly beneficial for FRCS Section 1 candidates who wish to join as observers or participants. Unlike many viva-only courses, our programme includes intense, topic-focused lectures, daily structured group discussions via chat, flashcard-based teaching, and regular single-best answer (SBA) quizzes. These tools significantly enhance core knowledge and clinical reasoning — foundational skills that are essential for success in Section 1 exams.
To maintain the highest educational standards, this programme is proudly accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd). Participants will be awarded RCSEd CPD points based on their hours of active participation.
Join us for a transformative educational experience — one that prepares you not just to pass, but to excel with confidence and calm.

Who is it for

Specifically designed for candidates preparing for the JCIE & 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

All timings in UK time (BST/GMT as applicable)

Surgical Training Schedule
Week Day Session Name Morning Session
(10:00–13:00)		 Evening Session
(18:00–21:30)		 CPD Points
1 Sunday Orientation Session For all Participants –
2 Saturday General Surgery Viva For all Participants 3
2 Sunday General Surgery Viva For all Participants 3
3 Saturday Critical Care & Trauma / Emergency Surgery For all Participants 3
3 Sunday Critical Care & Trauma / Emergency Surgery For all Participants 3
4 Saturday Upper GI Surgery Viva UGI Trainees Non-UGI Trainees 3
4 Sunday Upper GI Surgery Viva UGI Trainees Non-UGI Trainees 3
5 Saturday Breast Surgery Viva Breast Trainees Non-Breast Trainees 3
5 Sunday Breast Surgery Viva Breast Trainees Non-Breast Trainees 3
6 Saturday HPB Surgery Viva HPB Trainees Non-HPB Trainees 3
6 Sunday HPB Surgery Viva HPB Trainees Non-HPB Trainees 3
7 Saturday Academic Paper & Statistics For all Participants 3
7 Sunday Academic Paper & Statistics For all Participants 3
8 Saturday Colorectal Surgery Viva Colorectal Trainees(1600-2200)
Non-Colorectal Trainees(1800–2130) 		3
8 Sunday Colorectal Surgery Viva Colorectal Trainees(1600-2200)
Non-Colorectal Trainees(1800–2130) 		3
9 Saturday Transplant & Vascular Surgery Viva Transplant Trainees For all Participants 4
9 Sunday Transplant & Vascular Surgery Viva Transplant Trainees For all Participants 4
10 Saturday Endocrine Surgery Viva Endocrine Trainees Non-Endocrine Trainees 4

Mock Viva Sessions (Full-Day)

Week Day Session Name Time
10 Sunday Mock Viva Full-Day Mock (09:00–21:00)
11 Saturday Mock Viva Full-Day Mock (09:00–21:00)
11 Sunday Mock Viva Full-Day Mock (09:00–21:00)
12 Saturday Mock Viva Full-Day Mock (09:00–21:00)
12 Sunday Mock Viva Full-Day Mock (09:00–21:00)
Week 1
Orientation Session
Sunday
Evening Session (18:00–21:00)
Orientation
No CPD Points
Week 2
General Surgery Viva
Saturday, Sunday
Evening Session (18:00–21:00)
General Surgery
CPD Points 3
Week 3
Critical Care & Trauma / Emergency Surgery
Saturday, Sunday
Evening Session (18:00–21:00)
Critical Care & Trauma / Emergency Surgery
CPD Points 3
Week 4
Upper GI Surgery Viva
Saturday, Sunday
Morning Session (10:00–13:00)
UGI Trainees
Evening Session (18:00–21:00)
Non-UGI Trainees
CPD Points 3
Week 5
Breast Surgery Viva
Saturday, Sunday
Morning Session (10:00–13:00)
Breast Trainees
Evening Session (18:00–21:00)
Non-Breast Trainees
CPD Points 3
Week 6
HPB Surgery Viva
Saturday, Sunday
Morning Session (10:00–13:00)
HPB Trainees
Evening Session (18:00–21:00)
Non-HPB Trainees
CPD Points 3
Week 7
Academic Paper & Statistics
Saturday, Sunday
Evening Session (18:00–21:00)
Academic & Statistics
CPD Points 3
Week 8
Colorectal Surgery Viva
Saturday, Sunday
Morning Session (10:00–13:00)
Colorectal Trainees
Evening Session (18:00–21:00)
Non-Colorectal Trainees
CPD Points 3
Week 9
Transplant & Vascular Surgery Viva
Saturday, Sunday
Morning Session (10:00–13:00)
Transplant & Vascular Trainees
Evening Session (18:00–21:00)
Non-T&V Trainees
CPD Points 4
Week 10
Endocrine Surgery Viva / Mock Viva
Saturday (Endocrine), Sunday (Mock)
Saturday Morning Session (10:00–13:00)
Endocrine Trainees
Saturday Evening Session (18:00–21:00)
Non-Endocrine Trainees
CPD Points 4
Sunday Full-Day Mock (09:00–21:00)
No CPD Points
Week 11
Mock Viva
Saturday, Sunday
Full-Day Mock (09:00–21:00)
No CPD Points
Week 12
Mock Viva
Saturday, Sunday
Full-Day Mock (09:00–21:00)
No CPD Points

Note:

  • The weekends covering the specialties will have additional 3-hour sessions in the morning 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
Oesophago gastric Surgery I
( Benign UGI & Bariatric Surgery)
1800
3
3
Oesophago gastric Surgery I
( Benign UGI & Bariatric Surgery)
1800
3
4
Breast Surgery I
1800
3
4
Breast Surgery I
1800
3
5
HPB Surgery – I
(Basic science and benign biliary disorders)
1800
3
5
HPB Surgery II
(Liver and Pancreas)
1800
3
6
Academic paper I
1800
3
6
Academic paper II
1800
3
7
Colorectal Surgery
(Pelvic floor & Benign)
1800
3
7
Colorectal Surgery
( IBD)
1800
3
7
Colorectal Surgery
( Cancer)
1800
3
8
Transplant surgery lecture
1800
3
8
Vascular surgery lecture
1800
3
9
Endocrine Surgery
1800
3
10
Radiology for FRCS – I
(Basics, critical care, trauma, UGI)
1800
3
10
Radiology for FRCS – II
( HPB, Colorectal surgery, Endocrine & Vascular surgery)
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 Name

FRCS course without lectures

Participant

£1,250

Observer

£850

What’s Included

• Weekend viva sessions
• Digital access via PrepMedico app (includes viva recordings and reference library)

Course Name

FRCS course with lectures

Participant

£1,650

Observer

£1,250

What’s Included

• Weekend viva sessions
• 18 Rapid Review Lectures
• Digital access via PrepMedico app (includes viva and lecture recordings, and reference library)

Note:

All course registrations begin with an initial 3-week Early Bird Initiative, during which candidates can enrol at a reduced fee—up to 15% lower than the standard course fee. This offer is valid only until a specified cut-off date.

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

Contact us to inquire about the 2-part payment option.

Course Calendar

FRCS (JCIE/JSCFE) General Surgery Section 2 Course

Course Name

Dates / Target Exam

Registration Status

9th FRCS

26 February 2025 – 11 May 2025

Closed

10th FRCS
08 June 2025 – 24 August 2025

Aimed at JCIE Sep 2025 and JSCFE Nov 2026 exam

Registration Open

11th FRCS

Aimed at February 2026 Exam

To Be Announced
12th FRCS

Aimed at February 2026 Exam

To Be Announced
13th FRCS

Aimed at September 2026 Exam

To Be Announced

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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 lecture and viva sessions are recorded and made available for review through the PrepMedico app, accessible on both mobile and desktop/laptop platforms. Recordings remain available for the full duration of the course until the respective JCIE/JSCFE exam concludes. Access is strictly provided to full course participants and observers only, and is not available for candidates registering for individual sessions.

E-library Access

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

Telegram Chat Group

An exclusive academic Telegram group is provided for full course participants only (excluding observers). This closed group includes all course faculty and registered candidates, and serves as a vital extension of the course experience. Expect daily, exam-focused discussions across different subspecialties, rapid clarification of queries, and continuous peer-to-peer and mentor-led engagement — all tailored specifically to support FRCS Section 2 preparation.

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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