How to Pass MRCS A1 and MRCS A2 Examinations
Taking the MRCS A1 or MRCS A2 (member of the Royal College of Surgeons) examination is a stressful time for junior doctors. With busy schedules one must find the time to cover several books of comprehensive information in preparation for the MRCS Part A1 or MRCS Part A2 examination. At MRCS.com understand the pressures that weigh on you during this time; below we have provided some tips to use during your busy MRCS training period in order to best utilise your limited amount of study time.
9 Tips for MRCS A1 and MRCS A2 training
Start studying for MRCS A1 and MRCS A2 as early as possible; there is far too much information to be covered in a weeklong cram session. Organise your time into priorities that have to be met in order to achieve the MRCS examination results you desire, then set realistic goals accordingly.
Utilise as many tools as possible. Practicing mock-exams, through MRCS A1 and MRCS A2 online courses, can give you a feel for exam conditions as well as direct your studies further when results are seen. Try and take the mock-exam as if it were the actual MRCS A1 and MRCS A2 examination, it will lead to more realistic results.
Use any spare time to do a few MRCS Part A1 and MRCS Part A2 practice questions. Those who have passed MRCS in the past have given the advice to Practice, Practice, Practice, be it MRCS lecture courses, online courses or studying on your own.
If your schedule is quite full, choose an MRCS online course. It allows for a large amount of flexibility as you can take MRCS mock exams, use practice questions and teaching notes at your leisure. Look for an online course that updates their information to the current syllabus regularly. This flexible tool can lead to success for both MRCS A1 and MRCS A2 examinations.
When you find yourself incredibly stressed from MRCS Part A1 and MRCS Part A2 pressures, make sure you take a break. Part of an effective time management system includes scheduling rest periods. If you don’t plan for it, you won’t do it.
Make a MRCS plan for the coming week and set obtainable goals accordingly. Make sure that they can be worked into your schedule and finally, try and achieve the MRCS goals.
It is important on the eve of the intercollegiate MRCS A1 or MRCS A2 examination to take time to relax and do a small amount of review. You want to be fully rested and confident on the day of the actual examination.