Building Confidence and Competency in Surgical Residents taking the Membership of Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) exam through an in-house preparatory course
Training ＆ Education
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2022
To assess residents’ exam concerns pre-course and evaluate confidence/satisfaction post-course. The preparatory course reduces stress, increases competency, and should be organized regularly.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Learning Approach, Collaborative Learning, Education Accreditation, Professional Licensing, Education Platform, Physical Learning Platform
About this Content
Aims
To assess residents’ exam concerns pre-course and evaluate confidence/satisfaction post-course.
Background
COVID-19 restrictions disrupted MRCS Part B preparation and exams, leaving residents underprepared.
Methods
Developed and implemented an in-house MRCS crash course with faculty-led OSCE sessions and surveys.
Results
Improved residents’ confidence and satisfaction post-course; highlighted need for regular preparatory courses.
Conclusion
The preparatory course reduces stress, increases competency, and should be organized regularly.
Lessons Learnt
Collaborative courses mitigate knowledge gaps and stress, enhancing exam readiness for surgical residents.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2022 – Excellence in Surgical Education
Keywords
Membership of Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) Examination, Preparatory Course
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | SingHealth Headquarter, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Surgery |
Project Lead(s) | Alicia Goh |
Project Member(s) | Raj Tiwari |
Connect with this contributor!
Ms Alicia Goh - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_790_SHHQ_SHM_2022_Building_Confidence_and_Competency_in_Surgical_Residents_taking_MRCS.pdf