MRCS Part A - Exam Overview

The MRCS exam aims to assess trainee surgeons in the breadth of both basic sciences and the principles of surgery. It is an intercollegiate exam, hence, the syllabus, format and content are common to all surgical Royal Colleges in the UK and Ireland. The MRCS is fully-recognised by both the Irish Medical Council and the General Medical Council (UK). MRCS Part B is held three times per year, in Dublin (February, May, and October); twice per year in Bahrain (March and November); twice per year in Penang (January and August); and once a year in Dubai (June). For any queries about upcoming MRCS Part B OSCE examinations with RCSI or enquires about any of our supports, please email mrcsexams@rcsi.ie or visit postgradexams.rcsi.ie/public/openexams.