Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons
Part 3 - (Regulations dated June 2006, revised April 2009)
The MRCS examination is an intercollegiate examination run jointly with the other Colleges of Surgeons in Great Britain and Ireland.
Award of the Diploma of Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons indicates that a candidate has enhanced his or her knowledge, understanding, experience and clinical competence well beyond primary qualification level.
Examination Centres
This Intercollegiate MRCS Examination will continue to be held in overseas centres by individual Colleges until further notice. The Oral, Clinical and Communication skills sections are held in Dubai and New Delhi. The announcement indicating changes to this examination is available by accessing this link: Announcement
Entry to the Examination
All candidates should view this presentation IMRCS - Outside the UK to view options available from 2011.
All NEW entrants for IMRCS written examinations (Held Overseas) please follow this link
You can access the information you need to enter this examination by using the links below or on the intercollegiate website at this address: http://www.intercollegiatemrcs.org.uk/old
Membership of the College
Membership is open to surgeons who have passed all parts of the Intercollegiate Membership examination and meet the criteria set out in the Regulations. Candidates will be eligible for election as Members of the College with which they successfully complete Part 3 of the examination. In joining us, you will be part of a growing membership committed to ensuring high standards of surgical practice through assessment and continuing professional development.
You can view information on our membership categories and see the benefits offered by going to Join Us.
General Information for Candidates
Including Equal Opportunities policy, conditions governing submission of applications, fee payment methods and refunds, credit card payment form, accommodation in Glasgow, maps and other useful information.
Contact us by email: Part 3 – imrcs3@rcpsg.ac.uk
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