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ISSUE 1 - AUGUST 2014

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 – Bahrain ........................................................................................................6

Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Penang, Malaysia .......................................................................................6

Otolaryngology Membership Examinations ............................................................................................................7

1 | Professional Examinations 2015: Surgery - Ophthalmology - Otolaryngology

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) Anatomy and Surgical Pathology (ii) Applied Surgical Science and Critical Care (iii) Communication Skills (iv) 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

RCSI DEVELOPING HEALTHCARE LEADERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WORLDWIDE

PROFESSIONAL EXAMS -IRELAND

RCSI DEVELOPING HEALTHCARE LEADERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WORLDWIDE

PROFESSIONAL EXAMS -IRELAND

RCSI DEVELOPING HEALTHCARE LEADERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WORLDWIDE

PROFESSIONAL EXAMS - SURGERYIRELAND

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 Information Exam Fee € To

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2015037 MRCS Part A 06/01/2015 RCSI, Dublin 31/10/2014 Click here 625 Click here 2015038 MRCS Part A 21/04/2015 RCSI, Dublin 13/02/2015 Click here 625 Click here 2015039 MRCS Part A 08/09/2015 RCSI, Dublin 19/06/2015 Click here 625 Click here

2015075 MRCS Part A 06/01/2015 Belfast 31/10/2014 Click here 625 Click here 2015076 MRCS Part A 21/04/2015 Belfast 13/02/2015 Click here 625 Click here 2015077 MRCS Part A 08/09/2015 Belfast 19/06/2015 Click here 625 Click here

2015040 MRCS Part B OSCE 11-12/02/2015 RCSI, Dublin 28/11/2014 Click here 1150 Click here 2015041 MRCS Part B OSCE 19-20/05/2015 RCSI, Dublin 06/03/2015 Click here 1150 Click here 2015042 MRCS Part B OSCE 06-07/10/2015 RCSI, Dublin 24/07/2015 Click here 1150 Click here

Ophthalmology Membership Examinations – Ireland Exam Code Examination Date of Exam(s) Venue Closing

Date For Further Information Exam Fee € To

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2015058 MRCSI (Ophthalmology) Part 1 07/01/2015 RCSI, Dublin 31/10/2014 Click here 550 Click here

2015059 MRCSI (Ophthalmology) Part 2 Written 07/01/2015 RCSI, Dublin 31/10/2014 Click here 550 Click here

2015061 MRCSI (Ophthalmology) Part 2 Written 08/09/2015 RCSI, Dublin 19/06/2015 Click here 550 Click here

2015062 MRCSI (Ophthalmology) Part 2 Clinical 06/03/2015 RVEEH 11/01/2015 Click here 550 Click here

2015063 MRCSI (Ophthalmology) Part 2 Clinical 02/10/2015 RVEEH 16/08/2015 Click here 550 Click here

Otolaryngology Membership Examinations – Ireland Exam Code Examination Date of Exam(s) Venue Closing

Date For Further Information Exam Fee € To

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2015064 DO-HNS Part 1 05/01/2015 RCSI, Dublin 07/11/2014 Click here 500 Click here

2015065 DO-HNS Part 1 13/04/2015 RCSI, Dublin 13/02/2015 Click here 500 Click here

2015066 DO-HNS Part 1 02/09/2015 RCSI, Dublin 12/06/2015 Click here 500 Click here

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PROFESSIONAL EXAMS - SURGERYINTERNATIONAL

RCSI DEVELOPING HEALTHCARE LEADERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WORLDWIDE

Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Amman, Jordan Exam Code Examination Date of Exam(s) Venue Closing

Date For Further Information Exam Fee € To

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2015053 MRCS Part A 06/01/2015 University of Jordan

31/10/2014 Click here 645 Click here

2015054 MRCS Part A 21/04/2015 University of Jordan 13/02/2015 Click here 645 Click here

2015055 MRCS Part A 08/09/2015 University of Jordan 19/06/2015 Click here 645 Click here

2015056 MRCS Part B OSCE 14/06/2015 University of Jordan

19/04/2015 Click here 1195 Click here

Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Bahrain Exam Code Examination Date of Exam(s) Venue Closing

Date For Further Information Exam Fee € To

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2015043 MRCS Part A 06/01/2015 RCSI, Bahrain 31/10/2014 Click here 645 Click here 2015044 MRCS Part A 21/04/2015 RCSI, Bahrain 13/02/2015 Click here 645 Click here 2015045 MRCS Part A 08/09/2015 RCSI, Bahrain 19/06/2015 Click here 645 Click here

2015046 MRCS Part B OSCE 21/03/2015 RCSI, Bahrain 25/01/2015 Click here 1195 Click here 2015047 MRCS Part B OSCE 28/11/2015 RCSI, Bahrain 27/09/2015 Click here 1195 Click here

Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations – Penang, Malaysia Exam Code Examination Date of Exam(s) Venue Closing

Date For Further Information

Exam Fee € To

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2015048 MRCS Part A 06/01/2015 Penang Medical College, Malaysia 31/10/2014 Click here 645 Click here

2015049 MRCS Part A 21/04/2015 Penang Medical College, Malaysia 13/02/2015 Click here 645 Click here

2015050 MRCS Part A 08/09/2015 Penang Medical College, Malaysia 19/06/2015 Click here 645 Click here

2015051 MRCS Part B OSCE 02-06/02/2015 Penang Medical College, Malaysia 07/12/2014 Click here 1195 Click here

2015052 MRCS Part B OSCE 17-21/08/2015 Penang Medical College, Malaysia 21/06/2015 Click here 1195 Click here

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Otolaryngology Membership Examinations Exam Code Examination Date of Exam(s) Venue Closing

Date For Further Information Exam Fee € To

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2015067 DO-HNS Part 2 (OSCE) 10-12/02/2015 RCPS, Glasgow 12/12/2014 Click here 1025 Click here

2015068 DO-HNS Part 2 (OSCE) 27-29/05/2015 RCS Edinburgh 06/03/2015 Click here 1025 Click here

2015069 DO-HNS Part 2 (OSCE) 20-22/10/2015 RCS England 31/07/2015 Click here 1025 Click here

2015070 DO-HNS Part 2 OSCE - for the award of MRCS (ENT) 10-12/02/2015 RCPS, Glasgow 12/12/2014 Click here 1025 Click here

2015071 DO-HNS Part 2 OSCE - for the award of MRCS (ENT) 27-29/05/2015 RCS Edinburgh 06/03/2015 Click here 1025 Click here

2015072 DO-HNS Part 2 OSCE - for the award of MRCS (ENT) 20-22/10/2015 RCS England 31/07/2015 Click here 1025 Click here

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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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RCSI Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandColáiste Ríoga na Máinleá in Éirinn123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 402 2222Email: pgexams@rcsi.ie www.rcsi.ie/professional_exams

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