The second edition, published in September 2022, has been fully updated to reflect recent changes in the exam's format and to include new, clinically relevant scenarios, such as those related to the management of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a substantial resource, spanning over 700 pages.
[1] "FRCS Companion Cases for the Intercollegiate Exam in General Surgery" - A detailed study guide available on major academic book retailers.
Do not just read the answers. Have a partner ask you the questions to practice articulating your thoughts clearly and concisely.
One week before the exam, find a consultant who does not know you. Give them your PDF. Ask them to grill you for 1 hour. Their unfamiliarity with your personality will simulate the cold stress of the real exam.
A difficult question or a stern examiner is often a sign you are doing well and being pushed into higher-scoring domains.
Why is the "PDF" format so specifically sought after? Three reasons:
This opening section provides crucial strategic advice on exam preparation and the approach to the viva itself.
: While primarily for the Section 2 viva, it is also highly effective for Section 1 (written) preparation by helping candidates understand the "consultant-level" reasoning required for Single Best Answer (SBA) questions. Online Integration : The authors maintain the FRCS Companion website
The second edition, published in September 2022, has been fully updated to reflect recent changes in the exam's format and to include new, clinically relevant scenarios, such as those related to the management of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a substantial resource, spanning over 700 pages.
[1] "FRCS Companion Cases for the Intercollegiate Exam in General Surgery" - A detailed study guide available on major academic book retailers.
Do not just read the answers. Have a partner ask you the questions to practice articulating your thoughts clearly and concisely. The second edition, published in September 2022, has
One week before the exam, find a consultant who does not know you. Give them your PDF. Ask them to grill you for 1 hour. Their unfamiliarity with your personality will simulate the cold stress of the real exam.
A difficult question or a stern examiner is often a sign you are doing well and being pushed into higher-scoring domains. Do not just read the answers
Why is the "PDF" format so specifically sought after? Three reasons:
This opening section provides crucial strategic advice on exam preparation and the approach to the viva itself. Give them your PDF
: While primarily for the Section 2 viva, it is also highly effective for Section 1 (written) preparation by helping candidates understand the "consultant-level" reasoning required for Single Best Answer (SBA) questions. Online Integration : The authors maintain the FRCS Companion website