ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELAND

Coliste Rioga na Minlea in irinn

2013 Membership Examinations in the Middle East

Bahrain Egypt Jordan Kuwait UAE

Clinical Competence

Career Progression

Professional Development

Peer Recognition

Networking Opportunities

Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is one of Irelands 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 Colleges 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 doctors 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 RCSI Membership Examination in GENERAL SURGERY

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 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. MRCS Part B Oral, Clinical and Communication Skills Exam (O,C,C) Part B comprises three separate components; the Oral, the Clinical and the Communication Skills Component: MRCS Part B Viva; MRCS Part B - Clinical and Communication Skills; The Part B Viva exam is an oral one covering Applied Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery, Applied Physiology and Critical Care, and Applied Surgical Pathology and Principles of Surgery. On successful completion of this part of the exam, candidates can go on to take MRCS Part B - Clinical and Communication Skills. This exam requires candidates to demonstrate an acceptable level of ability to examine patients in the following areas: skin and subcutaneous lesions, breast / axilla, neck, trunk / abdomen / chest, groin, vascular pathology, and orthopaedic disorders. The Communication Skills Section takes place at the same time and in that there are tests for Information Giving and Information Gathering.

General Surgery Membership Examinations BAHRAIN

Exam Code 2013000 2013031 2013053 2013041 2013046 2013061 Examination MRCS Part A MRCS Part A MRCS Part A MRCS Part B Viva MRCS Part B Clinical Intercollegiate MRCS Part 3 Clinical (Resit) Venue RCSI, Bahrain RCSI, Bahrain RCSI, Bahrain RCSI, Bahrain RCSI, Bahrain RCSI, Bahrain Date of Exam(s) 08.01.13 23.04.13 10.09.13 02/03/04.03.13 05/06/07.03.13 05/06/07.03.13 Viva/Clinical Commencing None None None 02/03/04.03.13 05/06/07.03.13 05/06/07.03.13 Applications Closing Date Closed* Closed* 21.06.13 Closed* Closed* Closed* Fee 595 595 595 695 695 695

Candidates who are sitting the MRCS Part B Viva exam (code; 2013041) must also apply for the MRCS Part B Clinical exam (code; 2013046)

Repeat Candidates : Clinical Bays : Communication Bays : 2013007 2013034 2013072 MRCS Part B Viva MRCS Part B Clinical Intercollegiate MRCS Part 3 Clinical (Resit) RCSI, Bahrain RCSI, Bahrain RCSI, Bahrain RCSI, Bahrain RCSI, Bahrain 23/24/25.11.13 26/27/28.11.13 26/27/28.11.13 23/24/25.11.13 26/27/28.11.13 26/27/28.11.13 16.09.13 16.09.13 16.09.13 445 250 695 695 695

Candidates who are sitting the MRCS Part B Viva exam (code; 2013007) must also apply for the MRCS Part B Clinical exam (code; 2013034)

Repeat Candidates : Clinical Bays : Communication Bays : Closed* Closing date for exam has passed. RCSI, Bahrain RCSI, Bahrain 445 250

General Surgery Membership Examinations EGYPT

Exam Code 2013126 2013129 2013132 2013136 2013137 2013189 Examination MRCS Part A MRCS Part A MRCS Part A MRCS Part B Viva MRCS Part B Clinical Intercollegiate MRCS Part 3 Clinical (Resit) Venue Cairo, Egypt Cairo, Egypt Cairo, Egypt Cairo, Egypt Cairo, Egypt Cairo, Egypt Date of Exam(s) 08.01.13 23.04.13 10.09.13 24/25.04.13 24/25.04.13 24/25.04.13 Viva/Clinical Commencing None None None 24/25.04.13 24/25.04.13 24/25.04.13 Applications Closing Date Closed* Closed* 21.06.13 Closed* Closed* Closed* Fee 595 595 595 695 695 695

Candidates who are sitting the MRCS Part B Viva exam (code; 2013136) must also apply for the MRCS Part B Clinical exam (code; 2013137)

Repeat Candidates : Clinical Bays : Communication Bays : Closed* Closing date for exam has passed. Cairo, Egypt Cairo, Egypt 445 250

General Surgery Membership Examinations JORDAN *

Exam Code 2013065 2013157 2013196 2013039 2013135 2013081 Examination MRCS Part A MRCS Part A MRCS Part A MRCS Part B Viva MRCS Part B Clinical Intercollegiate MRCS Part 3 Clinical (Resit) Venue University of Jordan, Amman University of Jordan, Amman University of Jordan, Amman University of Jordan, Amman University of Jordan, Amman University of Jordan, Amman Date of Exam(s) 08.01.13 23.04.13 10.09.13 24/25/26.06.13 27/28/29.06.13 27/28/29.06.13 Viva/Clinical Commencing None None None 24/25/26.06.13 27/28/29.06.13 27/28/29.06.13 Applications Closing Date Closed* Closed* 21.06.13 29.04.13 29.04.13 29.04.13 Fee 595 595 595 695 695 695

Candidates who are sitting the MRCS Part B Viva exam (code; 2013039) must also apply for the MRCS Part B Clinical exam (code; 2013135)

Repeat Candidates : Clinical Bays : Communication Bays : Closed* Closing date for exam has passed. * Payment made directly to the University of Jordan (in Jordanian Dinar) University of Jordan, Amman University of Jordan, Amman 445 250

Additional Information
To find out more information about examination structure, content, dates or fees, please click here. To enquire or ask a question about the MRCS examination, please email the College on exams@rcsi.ie.

Structure of the RCSI Membership Examination in OPHTHALMOLOGY

The MRCSI (Ophthalmology) is an internationally recognised examination that assesses the candidates competence in clinical ophthalmology and the relevant basic sciences. It focuses on the assessment of the key components of clinical competence: knowledge, clinical skills, communication, clinical reasoning ability and professionalism. Candidates are required to demonstrate competence in all of these areas to achieve success in the examinations. The MRCSI examination is aimed at trainees in their first three years of ophthalmic training, known in Ireland as Basic Specialist Training. The standard of the MRCSI examination is commensurate with the degree of competence in clinical ophthalmology and relevant basic sciences required to perform the duties of a junior registrar/specialist registrar. Therefore, to pass this examination, candidates will need to demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and clinical skill that enables them to work with a degree of clinical independence in all areas of ophthalmology but under the supervision of a senior clinician or Consultant Ophthalmologist. The RCSI Membership Examination in Ophthalmology is a collegiate exam, which consists of two parts: MRCSI Part 1 and MRCSI Part 2. These are structured as follows: MRCSI Part 1: This is a written exam which assesses candidates knowledge of applied basic science and theoretical optics.

MRCSI Part 2 (Written): This is a written exam which assesses candidates knowledge of clinical ophthalmology, clinical optics and refraction, and ophthalmic pathology. This is held on a separate date to the Part 2 Clinical examination and must be passed before progressing to the clinical examination. MRCSI Part 2 (Clinical): This clinical exam assesses clinical ophthalmology, clinical optics and refraction, and ophthalmic pathology.

Ophthalmology Membership Examinations - EGYPT

Exam Code 2013150 2013159 Examination Venue Date of Exam(s) 08.01.13 10.09.13 Viva/Clinical Commencing None None Applications Closing Date Closed* 31.07.13 Fee 595 595 MRCSI (Ophthalmology) Part 1 Cairo, Egypt MRCSI (Ophthalmology) Part 1 Cairo, Egypt

Closed* Closing date for exam has passed.

Additional Information
To find out more information about examination structure, content, dates or fees, please click here. To enquire or ask a question about the MRCS examination, please email the College on exams@rcsi.ie.

Structure of Examinations at RCSIs Faculty of Dentistry

The MFDRCSI examination is open to all dentists who are at least 12 months qualified, having completed a recognised undergraduate programme. The examination is in two parts Part 1 and Part 2 and is intended for those graduates who have completed a period of time in general professional training. The examination does not test specialist knowledge but rather a more general dental knowledge across the spectrum of disciplines at a level of approximately 24 months post-qualification. Part 1 MFD: Part 2 MFD: Part 1 is open to all dentists who have completed a recoginsed undergraduate programme. The examination consists of two papers; a 75 question MCQ over two and a half hours and an Objective Short Answer (OSA) paper over two hours. Candidates are awarded a pass or fail. Candidates must have a pass in Part 1 (or be exempt see regulations) and be 12 months qualified, with at least 6 months completed in approved posts. The format for Part 2 is a 17 station Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and two general viva examinations. Candidates are awarded a pass or fail.

To be eligible for the award of the MFDRCSI, candidates must have passed Part 2, be at least 2 years qualified and have completed 12 months of approved training. Candidates who are exempt the training element must have passed Part 2.

Dental Membership Examinations

Exam Code 2013040 2013151 2013051 2013079 2013084 2013021 2013059 2013067 2013069 Examination MFD Part 1 MFD Part 1 MFD Part 2 MFD Part 2 MFD Part 1 MFD Part 1 MFD Part 1 MFD Part 1 MFD Part 2 Venue RCSI, Bahrain RCSI, Bahrain RCSI, Bahrain Ministry of Health, Kuwait University of Ajman, UAE University of Ajman, UAE University of Jordan, Amman Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid Date of Exam(s) 08.04.13 07.10.13 11/12.06.13 8/9/10.06.13 08.04.13 07.10.13 08.04.13 07.10.13 08/09.12.13 Viva/Clinical Commencing None None 11/12.06.13 8/9/10.06.13 None None None None 08/09.12.13 Applications Closing Date Closed* 02.08.13 30.04.13 28.04.13 Closed* 02.08.13 Closed* 02.08.13 04.11.13 Fee 750 750 850 TBA 850 850 850 850 900

Closed* Closing date for exam has passed.

Additional Information
To find out more information about examination structure, content, dates or fees, please click here. To enquire or ask a question about the MRCS examination, please email the College on exams@rcsi.ie.