MRCS Part A
Written assessment of applied basic sciences and principles of surgery.
Exam overview
- Full name
- Intercollegiate Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons Part A
- Administering organization
- Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE)
- Specialty
- General surgery
- Exam type
- Qualification
- Jurisdiction or availability
- United Kingdom and Ireland; international exam centres
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Preparing for MRCS Part A
Start with Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE)’s current exam outline and candidate guide. Confirm the exact exam, version, and jurisdiction before buying preparation.
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