FRCS Case Studies (Tr & Orth)

This course has been designed for candidates preparing for the Postgraduate Exit Orthopaedic Examination. This is a pre-recorded course that you can view on demand whenever suits you and for as many times as you need.

Suitable for candidates in all stages of exam preparation, from early preparation for written exams to those preparing for the Clinical and Viva components.

The Faculty has been picked for their expertise in coaching candidates for the FRCS (T&O) examination and are passionate about helping candidates maximise their chances of success in the examination. All are senior orthopaedic colleagues and have undertaken further education in teaching and feedback to provide a professional experience.

The course will be updated on a regular basis and new videos will be added.

Course Topics

High Yield Topics & Difficult Concepts

The course covers a wide range of topics that are likely to be tested in the FRCS examination, including hip and knee arthroplasty, spinal surgery, and trauma. The course also covers difficult concepts that are often challenging for candidates to understand.

Study Tips & Tricks

The course provides candidates with study tips and tricks that can help them to improve their chances of success in the FRCS examination. These tips include how to effectively study, how to manage time, and how to deal with stress.

Learn at Your Own Pace

The course is structured in a way that allows candidates to learn at their own pace. The course is divided into modules, and each module includes a variety of resources, such as video lectures, case studies, and practice questions.

Features

Key Benefits

If you are interested in attending the FRCS Case Studies course, please visit the Orthopaedic Academy website to register.

Target audience:

Candidates preparing for parts 1 & 2 of the UK (JCIE) and international (JSCFE) FRCS Exams:

• FRCS (Tr&Orth) exam – UK and International
• EBOT exam
• SICOT Diploma

Useful for those who would like to supplement their ISCP portfolio: The structured assessment and feedback can be added to your ISCP portfolio.

Course Aims:

• Identify areas of knowledge which you may need to further study and improve your understanding.
• Practice answering questions in a focused format to reach the main points quickly in clinical or viva situations.
• Give you exposure to many types of questions and topics.
• Cover high-yield topics and difficult concepts.
• Give you a greater understanding of where to focus your study prior to the examination.
• Tips and tricks for effective study.

Structure of the Course:

A set of questions are presented and candidates have the opportunity to practice their answers. 

This is followed by a detailed discussion of the questions & answers, and clarification of the main points to assess understanding will take.