Exam structure 🧱

• Total 21 stations
  • 17 examined stations
  • 2 preparation stations which precede the communication stations
  • 2 rest stations
• Total exam time about 4 hours
  • Short debrief at the start (PowerPoint presentation)
  • Each station takes a total of 11 minutes see below
• Here’s a Diagram showing the Exam Structure

Exam Flow 🔃

• Candidates’ Briefing - Pre-Exam
• Each station takes a total of 11 minutes
  • 1 Minute to move to the next station
  • 1 Minute to read the station scenario
  • 9 minutes to answer questions / perform the required clinical skill
    • In History & Examination stations those 9 minutes are further subdivided into:
      • 6 minutes performing the task
      • 3 minutes questions from your examiner
• Communication stations are preceded by a preparation station where you’re allowed 9 minutes to read the patient’s note
• Here’s a Diagram showing the Exam Flow

Mark Distribution 🔢

• Total of 340 Marks

• Distribution by Topic

  • 60 Anatomy

  • 60 Applied surgical sciences

  • 40 Pathology

  • 60 Examination

  • 40 History Taking

  • 40 Procedures

  • 40 Communication

• Distribution by Marking Domain

  • 176 Clinical knowledge
  • 72 Clinical Skills
  • 48 Professionalism
  • 44 Communication

FAQ 🙋‍♂️

• How long do I need to prepare for the MRCS?
• Is it essential to do OSCE practice with friends?