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FRCS Exit Exam Course (Section 2) in General Surgery (Preparatory Course)
MIOT International conducted this 3 days course (16 to 18 July 2019) for those taking the FRCS Exit Examination (International) in General Surgery or other international examinations. It was found to be very useful for those who have finished MS, DNB and MCh, and want to obtain an internationally recognized degree. Many participated and found it to be very informative and useful making this unique initiative a big success.
Overview & programme summary
This course is suitable for those taking the FRCS Exit Examination (International) in General Surgery or other international examinations. It will also be useful for those who have finished MS, DNB and MCh, and want to obtain an internationally recognized degree.
Date & Venue Details |
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| Date : 16 – 18 July 2019
Venue : MIOT International, 4/112, Mount Poonamalle Road, Manapakkam, Chennai, 600 089 Tamil Nadu, India. |
Learning Style
Small group and individual teaching / vivas. Candidates will have the opportunity to participate in one-on-one vivas. Emphasis will be laid on all participants to answer questions. Each participant will be given time to hone their discussion skills with an examiner. All the curriculum topics in general surgical examination will be covered in detail.
Aims & Objectives
To prepare the candidate to sit for the FRCS Exit Examination (International) in General Surgery.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:
1) Acquire skills required to pass the oral and clinical parts of Section 2 of the exam.
2) Present and discuss clinical cases as in examination situations.
Provisional Programme Schedule
| Day 1: 16th July 2019 (Hot Topics, including Current Concepts) | |
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| 07.30 – 08:00 | Registration |
| 08.00 – 08.15 | Welcome Address |
| 08.15 – 08.45 | Structure & Format of the FRCS (Intl) |
| 08.45 – 09.15 | Oesophagus, Stomach and Duodenum |
| 09.15 – 10.00 | Colon & Rectum |
| 10.00 – 10.45 | Hepatobiliary System |
| 10.45 – 11.15 | Refreshment Break |
| 11.15 – 12.00 | Vascular Surgery |
| 12.00 – 13.00 | Pancreas and Spleen |
| 13.00 – 13.45 | Lunch Break |
| 13.45 – 14.45 | Anus and Peritoneal Tumours |
| 14.45 – 16.00 | Hernias |
| 16.00 – 16.30 | Refreshment Break |
| 16.30 – 17.30 | Update in Endocrine Surgery |
| 17.30 – 18.30 | Update in Breast Surgery |
| 18.30 – 19.00 | Feedback |
| 19.00 | Close of Day 1 |
| Day 2: 17th July 2019 (Scenario-based Vivas) | |
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| 08.00 – 09.00 | ‘How to’ in a Viva |
| 09.00 – 10.00 | ‘How to’ Trauma and Critical Care |
| 10.00 – 10.30 | Refreshment Break |
| 10.30 – 11.45 | ‘How to’ Vascular Surgery – Scenarios |
| 11.45 – 12.45 | ‘How to’ Upper Gastrointestinal Tract |
| 12.45 – 13.30 | Lunch Break |
| 13.30 – 14.30 | ‘How to’ Lower Gastrointestinal Tract |
| 14.30 – 15.30 | ‘How to’ HPB |
| 15.30 – 16.00 | Refreshment Break |
| 16.00 – 18.00 | Mock Viva (All Faculty) |
| 18.00 – 18.30 | Feedback |
| 18.30 | Close of day 2 |
| Day 3: 18th July 2019 (Scenario-based Vivas and Clinicals) | |
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| 08.00 – 09.00 | How to Approach Viva? |
| 09.00 – 10.30 | Mock Viva (All Faculty) |
| 10.30 – 11.00 | Refreshment Break |
| 11.00 – 12.00 | Trauma and Critical Care |
| 12.00 – 13.00 | Emergency Surgery |
| 13.00 – 13.45 | Lunch Break |
| 13.45 – 17.30 | Clinical Assessment, Presentation, Examination & Discussion |
| 17.30 – 18.00 | Closing Remarks and Feedback |
ConvenorMr. Doug McWhinnie (RCSEd Clinical Lead) |
Fee£375.00 |
ContactEducation Section |
Relevant GradesST5, ST6, ST7, ST8, |
