MRCS Part A

MRCS Part A is a postgraduate qualification exam for doctors aiming to become surgeons. It is the first of two exams in the MRCS (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons) and tests clinical competence required to progress to higher specialty training. The exam consists of two written papers: Paper 1 covers Applied Basic Sciences (3 hours) and Paper 2 covers Principles of Surgery in General (2 hours).

Pastest's MRCS Part A resource is a comprehensive question-bank platform offering:

• Over 3,000 exam-style questions designed to mimic the actual MRCS Part A exam
• 16 bespoke past papers built with direct feedback from exam candidates on themes covered in the exam
• Comprehensive textbook coverage of over 500 topics with clear, structured explanations
• Over 225 videos and podcasts supporting learning across the syllabus
• Real-time analytics to identify exam readiness and track progress
• AI-powered tutor mode providing instant, on-demand support while answering questions
• Mobile app to track progress and study on the go

The platform uses scientifically proven learning techniques covering every stage of a revision cycle. You can choose subscription durations ranging from 3 months to 12 months, with a 48-hour free trial available to test the resource before committing. Pastest draws on 50 years of experience helping candidates prepare for postgraduate medical exams.