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Chapter 2 - Candidate guidance

from Section 1 - The FRCS (Tr & Orth) Oral Examination

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 November 2019

By
Firas Arnaout  and
John Davies
Edited by
Paul A. Banaszkiewicz  and
Deiary F. Kader
Paul A. Banaszkiewicz
Affiliation:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Deiary F. Kader
Affiliation:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
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Summary

The FRCS (Tr & Orth) structured oral viva is a daunting prospect because of its high-stakes nature and the uncertainty surrounding it. The aim of this chapter is to consolidate insights from successful former candidates as well as the perspective of a senior examiner to guide you through the difficult challenges and achieve exam success!

The FRCS (Tr & Orth) represents the standard of knowledge and aptitude required for clinical practice by a day one consultant in the generality of Trauma and Orthopaedics. Passing the exam is an important milestone which symbolizes the pinnacle of a stressful period of intensive study. It is also seen as an opportunity to demonstrate the learning and knowledge you have accumulated over many years of training!

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Postgraduate Orthopaedics
Viva Guide for the FRCS (Tr & Orth) Examination
 , pp. 9 - 16
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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