MRCS Part 2A
Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons — Part 2A Written
Royal College of Surgeons (RCS)
The written component of MRCS Part 2 — tests applied surgical knowledge at CT2/ST3 level.
Exam at a Glance
Frequency
3 times yearly
Eligibility
MRCS Part 1 pass
Format
Surgical skills knowledge MCQs + clinical scenarios
Pass Mark
Examiner-set
Syllabus & Subjects
High-Yield TopicsFocus here first
Based on analysis of recent exam papers and the NMC curriculum framework. Prioritise these during revision.
Common surgical conditions
Post-operative complications
Surgical emergencies
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