Final FRCA Written
The Final Written examination is a stand-alone exam, applied for separately from the Final SOE examination. The aim of the MCQ is to test factual knowledge. The SAQ aims to test higher thinking including judgement, ability to prioritise and summarise, and capability to present an argument clearly and succinctly in writing.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
90 MCQ Examinations (60 x Multiple True False and 30 Single Best Answers in three hours)
Short Answer Questions (SAQs)
12 compulsory questions in three hours on the principles and practice of clinical anaesthesia.
When and where
- The Written exam is held twice a year in September and March
- The SAQ paper normally runs from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and the MCQ from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.
- The exam is held at a number of venues across the UK. Currently; London, Birmingham, Manchesther, Sheffield,
Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast.
Number of attempts
A maximum of six attempts.
Validity
A pass in the Final Written is valid for two years measured to the published start date of the examination being applied for.
Guidance for unsuccessful candidates
Guidance interviews are offered after failure on request.
Eligibility
A quick eligibility check is set out below. You must:
| Final Written - maximum six attempts - pass valid two years |
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| Registered with the GMC (UK) AND |
Either:
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| Have passed the Primary FRCA examination or exemption qualification within last seven years AND |
| Have been awarded the Basic Level Training Certificate (Not IP, former trainee (more than five years) or non-UK trainee) |
The full eligibility for this exam is listed at Section 7 Paragraph 17 of the Examination Regulations.
The Chairman of the SAQ Core Group releases a report of the SAQ exam around two months after the exam date, see related links below for the latest report. Further reports and SAQ papers can be found on the examination 'Publications' page.
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