MRCS Bangalore 2016 Looking to improve your employment prospects in surgery? Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow can support your professional development and advance your career 4 4 4 internationally recognised qualification access to discounted local and online learning and resources opportunities to gain international experience Register your interest at mrcsosce@rcpsg.ac.uk (see back page for details)
Route to membership Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is open to surgeons who have completed all stages of the international MRCS examination. This exam incorporates two parts: MRCS Part A and MRCS OSCE. Following your success in MRCS OSCE you will be invited to join our College. MRCS Part A exam MRCS OSCE exam Membership Not yet completed MRCS Part A? Please visit our website http://rcp.sg/imrcsab if you would like more information including exam application details. MRCS Part A 4 four hour exam - multiple choice question format 4 assesses factual knowledge in applied basic science and principles of surgery 4 run in international centres three times per year 4 sit the exam in any of our international centres across India and the Middle East
MRCS OSCE Bangalore - exam Exam format 4 objective stuctured clinical examination 4 open to anyone who has completed MRCS Part A with a UK Royal College 4 half day exam 4 18 examination stations, each of nine minutes duration 4 examined by trained international examiners 4 uses actors and real patients to depict realistic scenarios for assessment 4 assesses your knowledge in anatomy, surgical pathology, applied surgical science and critical care 4 assesses your skills in communication, history taking, clinical assessments and procedures Register your interest at mrcsosce@rcpsg.ac.uk
MRCS OSCE Bangalore - preparation course Course format 4 focus on exam technique and application of your existing knowledge 4 one to one and peer feedback on your performance 4 two-day course 4 modelled on the UK MRCS OSCE preparation course 4 delivered by current UK examiners 4 delivered in the actual exam centre 4 practical experience in real exam stations 4 mock exam and application of training 4 guidance on what examiners are looking for and how the exam is marked 4 uses actors and real patients to closely mimic the real exam set up
Becoming a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Evidence of professional competence Surgical members of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow are recognised by the letters MRCS(Glasg) after their name. These postnominals provide evidence to your patients, your peers and your potential employers of your professional competence and your standing in the profession. Supporting professional development Membership also provides you with access to a wide range of benefits and services to support your ongoing professional development and committment to excellence, including: 4 special rates on high quality online learning courses 4 access to electronic journals and one to one library support over the phone or email 4 opportunities to apply for grants and fellowships to support experience working at international centres 4 local networking and support through our international advisors 4 evidence of membership verification letter from the College for your prospective employers 4 opportunities to take up training posts in the UK for up to two years Like us www.facebook.com/rcpsg Follow us @rcpsglasgow
Register your interest MRCS OSCE exam and preparation course Venue MS Ramaiah Hospital, Bangalore Dates: Preparation course 16 17 April 2016 Exam 19 June 2016 (closing date for applications 1 April 2016) Fees: Preparation Course 350 Exam 930 Exam and course package* 1100 MRCS OSCE Bangalore launch offer: no joining fee plus 15 months subscription for the price of 12 available for a limited time only *This offer is only open to candidates who sit the exam in Bangalore within four months of the exam preparation course Register your interest today by emailing mrcsosce@rcpsg.ac.uk including your full name and date of birth (required for eligibility checks) Our MRCS team will be in touch once we have received your initial registration of interest. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 232-242 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5RJ Phone: +44 (0)141 221 6072