21/06/2023
"How to Ace "
In continuation to previous post for part A, This post is for those aspiring for MRCS B and it will cover all aspects and FAQs related to MRCS part B.
~PART B
Part B is a one day practical exam, consisting of two portions; theory and practical skills stations taken on the same day with a break of half hour in between.
~Total stations...17
✓Theory
• Anatomy 3 stations
• Pathology 2 stations
• Critical care 3 stations
✓Practical skills
• Communication 2 stations (1 with the patient, 1 with the consultant or colleague)
• History taking 2 stations
• Skills 2 stations
• Examination 3 stations
~Preparation timeline
3 - 4 months of dedicated study along with duties is a pretty much enough time.
~Course material
•Salah notes or Torkey notes (more or less same) for anatomy, pathology and critical care.
•Bazeed notes for communication skills.
•Bazeed notes and Geeky medics videos for examinations.
•Bazeed notes for history taking.
•Book by Andrew Miller for practical skills.
~Exam costs
Total exam fees is around 1100£
~Passing criteria
You have to pass knowledge and skills stations separately.
Currently MRCS B is being conducted in Pakistan at Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad centres by Royal College of surgeons of Edinburgh 3-4 times a year.
Key to success is to revise your theory and practise your skills as much as you can. It's a very well structured exam and the important point in your success is how much you are familiar with the actual exam scenario. Before entering into your bays, read your scenarios carefully and act accordingly. Take a good sleep a day before exam and a healthy breakfast. Your brain needs glucose. 🧠
Be confident! If they have done it, you can surely do it.
Hopefully this covers all the aspects related to part B. Your queries are always welcome. 😊
Remember me in your prayers.
Play Hard.
Believe Strong.
Pray Well.
Good luck ✌️
Regards
Dr Muneeba Rehman Mustafai.
MBBS, MRCS Edinburgh,
GMC registered
FCPS General Surgery
Mayo Hospital Lahore.