5-Day Intensive Preparation Course

Prepare systematically for the MRCS Part B OSCE with five days of focused, practical and exam-oriented training designed to improve clinical knowledge, communication, examination technique and performance under pressure.

The MRCS Part B 5-Day Course is an intensive preparation programme for surgical trainees and doctors preparing for the Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons Part B examination.

The course is structured around the core domains tested in the OSCE and is designed to help candidates move beyond passive revision by practising how to assess, examine, explain, communicate and perform in realistic station-based scenarios.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for:

• Doctors preparing for MRCS Part B

• Core Surgical Trainees

• Foundation doctors planning a surgical career

• International Medical Graduates preparing for the UK surgical pathway

• Candidates sitting MRCS Part B for the first time

• Candidates repeating the examination

• Doctors who understand the theory but lack confidence in OSCE performance

• Candidates who need structured practice in communication and clinical examination

• Doctors who want repeated station practice before the exam

What Does the Course Cover?

The programme focuses on the major areas commonly tested in MRCS Part B, including:

• Applied surgical anatomy

• Applied surgical pathology

• Clinical examination

• Communication skills

• History taking

• Procedural understanding

• Critical care and peri-operative management

• Trauma

• Surgical emergencies

• Interpretation of investigations

• Data interpretation

• Patient safety

• Professionalism

• Consent

• Explanation of procedures

• Post-operative complications

• Prioritisation and escalation

The emphasis is on how to perform well in an OSCE setting, not simply on memorising information.

Five Days of Structured Preparation

The course is delivered over five intensive days.

Each day is designed to combine:

• Focused teaching

• Demonstrations

• Interactive discussion

• Clinical examination practice

• Communication stations

• Anatomy-based stations

• Surgical scenario practice

• Examiner-style questioning

• Timed OSCE stations

• Structured feedback

Candidates are encouraged to participate actively throughout.

Clinical Examination Skills

Candidates practise a structured and fluent approach to common surgical examinations.

Teaching may include:

• Abdominal examination

• Hernia examination

• Peripheral vascular examination

• Thyroid examination

• Breast examination

• Neck examination

• Lymph node examination

• Lower limb examination

• Upper limb examination

• Neurological assessment relevant to surgery

• Examination of surgical scars

• Stoma assessment

The course focuses on:

• Correct sequence

• Patient positioning

• Communication

• Examination technique

• Identification of clinical signs

• Interpretation of findings

• Presentation to the examiner

Applied Surgical Anatomy

Applied anatomy is a major component of MRCS Part B.

Candidates review clinically relevant anatomy linked to:

• Surface landmarks

• Operative approaches

• Neurovascular structures

• Common surgical procedures

• Trauma

• Complications

• Imaging

• Clinical examination

The aim is to help candidates explain anatomy clearly and apply it to practical surgical scenarios.

Communication Skills

Communication stations can significantly influence overall performance.

Candidates practise scenarios involving:

• Consent

• Explaining procedures

• Discussing complications

• Breaking difficult news

• Managing concerns

• Explaining investigation results

• Discussing treatment options

• Handling dissatisfied patients

• Communicating with relatives

• Shared decision-making

• Escalating concerns to senior colleagues

Candidates receive feedback on clarity, structure, empathy and professionalism.

Surgical History Taking

Candidates develop a focused approach to history-taking stations.

Scenarios may include:

• Abdominal pain

• GI bleeding

• Change in bowel habit

• Breast symptoms

• Vascular symptoms

• Urological symptoms

• Post-operative complications

• Trauma

• Acute surgical presentations

• Limb ischaemia

• Hernia symptoms

The emphasis is on identifying:

• Red flags

• Differential diagnoses

• Relevant risk factors

• Appropriate investigations

• Initial management

• Escalation

Surgical Emergencies

Candidates work through acute scenarios such as:

• Sepsis

• Haemorrhage

• Peritonitis

• Bowel obstruction

• Perforation

• Acute limb ischaemia

• Compartment syndrome

• Trauma

• Post-operative deterioration

• Airway compromise

• Shock

The course develops a structured approach to:

• Recognising deterioration

• ABCDE assessment

• Immediate treatment

• Investigation

• Escalation

• Definitive management planning

Trauma

Trauma scenarios may include:

• Primary survey

• Major haemorrhage

• Chest trauma

• Abdominal trauma

• Head injury

• Limb trauma

• Pelvic injury

• Spinal considerations

• Shock

• Transfer and escalation

Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate safe prioritisation and clear communication.

Peri-Operative and Critical Care

The course also covers important peri-operative principles, including:

• Pre-operative assessment

• Post-operative monitoring

• Fluid management

• Pain control

• Sepsis recognition

• VTE prevention

• Nutritional considerations

• Acute kidney injury

• Respiratory deterioration

• Post-operative bleeding

• Surgical site infection

• Escalation to critical care

Investigation and Data Interpretation

Candidates practise interpreting:

• Blood results

• Arterial blood gases

• X-rays

• CT findings

• Ultrasound findings

• ECGs where relevant

• Pathology results

• Clinical charts

• Observation trends

The aim is to improve both recognition and explanation.

Procedural Understanding

Candidates may be tested on their understanding of common surgical procedures.

The course helps candidates discuss:

• Indications

• Contraindications

• Preparation

• Important anatomy

• Basic procedural steps

• Complications

• Post-procedure care

• Consent

• Escalation

OSCE Technique

Knowing the content is only one part of passing MRCS Part B.

Candidates learn how to:

• Read the station instructions carefully

• Identify the task quickly

• Use the opening seconds effectively

• Structure answers logically

• Avoid excessive or irrelevant information

• Demonstrate patient safety

• Verbalise clinical reasoning

• Respond to examiner prompts

• Manage time

• Recover after a difficult station

• Finish with a clear summary or plan

Timed Station Practice

Candidates practise stations under realistic time pressure.

This helps develop:

• Timing

• Fluency

• Examination discipline

• Communication

• Confidence

• Prioritisation

• Adaptability

Repeated practice is particularly valuable for candidates who know the material but struggle to demonstrate it under exam conditions.

Structured Feedback

Candidates receive feedback on:

• Clinical knowledge

• Examination technique

• Communication

• Structure

• Patient safety

• Professionalism

• Time management

• Clinical reasoning

• Presentation to the examiner

• Areas requiring further revision

The aim is to make feedback specific and actionable.

Suitable for First-Time and Repeat Candidates

The course is designed to benefit both:

• Candidates approaching MRCS Part B for the first time

• Candidates who have previously attempted the examination

Repeat candidates can use the programme to identify recurring weaknesses and refine exam technique.

Why Take a 5-Day Intensive Course?

A longer programme allows candidates to:

• Cover multiple domains

• Practise a larger number of stations

• Repeat weak areas

• Receive feedback over several days

• Improve fluency

• Build confidence gradually

• Integrate knowledge with practical performance

The course is designed to create an intensive preparation period close to the examination.

Why Train With Kung Medics?

Candidates benefit from:

• Experienced surgical and clinical faculty

• Exam-focused teaching

• Practical station-based learning

• Small-group interaction

• Clinical examination practice

• Communication scenarios

• Surgical anatomy revision

• Timed OSCE stations

• Examiner-style questioning

• Structured feedback

• A supportive learning environment

Our aim is to help candidates convert surgical knowledge into safe, clear and confident OSCE performance.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the five-day programme, candidates should be better able to:

• Approach MRCS Part B stations systematically

• Perform common surgical examinations confidently

• Take focused surgical histories

• Explain procedures clearly

• Communicate professionally with patients

• Apply surgical anatomy clinically

• Interpret common investigations

• Manage acute surgical scenarios

• Recognise post-operative complications

• Demonstrate patient safety

• Prioritise appropriately

• Present findings clearly

• Manage time effectively

• Perform under OSCE pressure with greater confidence

Important Course Status

The MRCS Part B 5-Day Course is an independent examination-preparation programme delivered by Kung Medics.

Completion of the course:

• Does not constitute Royal College certification

• Does not replace official MRCS examination requirements

• Does not guarantee examination success

• Does not reproduce confidential examination content

• Does not provide access to real exam stations

The course is designed to support preparation through structured teaching, practice and feedback.

Book Your MRCS Part B 5-Day Course

If you want more than passive revision and need intensive practice before the examination, this five-day course provides a structured environment to refine your clinical, communication and OSCE skills.

Book the MRCS Part B 5-Day Intensive Course with Kung Medics and prepare with focused teaching, realistic station practice and detailed feedback.