The Final FRCA Structured Oral Examination: A Complete Guide (MasterPass)

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SOE 1 contains parts A and B, which are taken consecutively. Each part comprises two clinical short cases, each with a linked clinical science question. The clinical science question may come before or after the clinical short case. SOE2 comprises a two section clinical long case followed by two stand-alone clinical short cases taken in one sitting which are . This SOE is 36 minutes long, with 10 minutes to view clinical material, 13 minutes for the two-section clinical long case, and 13 minutes to answer the two clinical short cases on clinical anaesthesia, unrelated to the clinical long case. The SOE tests generalist and specialist topics from within Stage 2.

Candidates are reminded that MCQ questions may be selected from any of the curriculum codes highlighted as being tested in the Final MCQ. Candidates should refer to the 'Blueprint ofthe Final FRCA examination within the document ' CCT in Anaesthetics, Annex C, Intermediate Level Training'. for more information. How it is markedSOE 2 comprises a two-section clinical long case followed by twoclinical short cases,unrelated to the clinical long case.This SOE is 36 minutes long, with 10 minutes to view clinical material, 13 minutes for the two-section clinical long case, and 13 minutes to answer the two clinical short cases. How it is marked SOE 1 contains two parts, part A and B, which are taken consecutively. Each part is 26 minutes long and comprises two clinical short cases, each with a linked clinical science question. The clinical science question may come before or after the clinical short case. Candidates have 13 minutes to complete each short case and linked question. it is followed by the SOE 2. From September 2023, the Final FRCA MCQ exam will comprise 90 Single Best Answer (SBA) questions in three hours. The Regulations which govern the content and conduct of the examinations leading to the award of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, specify:

The Final FRCA written examination is delivered online with remote invigilation by our supplier, TestReach. Please refer to our detailed guidance on sitting your examination online. The CRQ paper assesses the mandatory areas of training. These areas may appear as stand-alone questions or as part of a question, for example pain management within a perioperative case. In addition to specific knowledge-based competences, examination material may be developed from guidance or recommendations published by healthcare organisations. The public expects doctors to keep up-to-date with important developments and such material may be examined under the collective umbrella of ‘professionalism’. Reasonable adjustments: Any applicant who has a physical or mental disability, specific learning difficulty (SpLD) or on-going or fluctuating medical condition may be entitled to reasonable adjustments. To apply for reasonable adjustments, please complete the relevant section on the online examination application form.Applicants requiring reasonable adjustments should book as early as possible to ensure that there is sufficient time to put in place any specific requirements. For more information on reasonable adjustments, please refer to the Examination Regulations.

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The Final FRCA Written examination has two parts, the Final FRCA MCQ examination and the Final FRCA Constructed Response Question (CRQ) examination.

To be eligible to sit the Final FRCA, candidates no longer need to be in receipt of the UK Core Level Training Certificate (CLTC) or Stage 1 certificate. Candidates must have passed the Primary FRCA examination, exempting qualification orNHS appraisal for non-UK trainee or sponsored under MTI. AND currently registered as a UK trainee in Anaesthesia, or registered as a trainee in Anaesthesia with the College of Anaesthetists, Ireland OR currently registered with the their respective College; a former UK trainee UK or Ireland and left training no more than five years. Or Specialty/SAS grade who left training more than five years and has RA support OR Stage 3 Special Interest Areas should reflect realistic requirements for consultant practice and must reflect what is deliverable within a training programme currently sponsored under the RCoA IP MTI schemeand employed as an anaesthetist in an NHS post for six months, NHS appraisal required ORThe Final FRCA examination comprises two exam components: the Final FRCA Written examinationand the Structured Oral Examination (SOE). Candidates must pass the Primary FRCA or have a recognised exemption before applying to the Final FRCA. Candidates are not requiredto attend guidance interviews up to the fifth attempt for each examination component but atthe sixth attempt, guidance interviews are mandatory. The College will provide links to the material, but it will remain the property and responsibility of the society and whilst supported by us will not carry the College logo