Department of Anaesthesia

West Midlands Final FRCA MCQ / SAQ course

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Warwickshire School of Anaesthesia: UHCW Department of Anaesthesia 

Final FRCA MCQ / SAQ Course

To be held at: Clinical Sciences Building, University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry CV2 2DX

This is a three day course of intensive MCQ and SAQ practice for candidates sitting the Final FRCA exam. The course will involve intensive MCQ practice in surgery, medicine, clinical measurement, critical care medicine and pain management. All MCQs will be analysed and answers will be discussed. This course provides an excellent opportunity to learn the techniques of answering MCQs and writing structured answers for SAQs.

The three day format of final FRCA MCQ / SAQ course is very popular amongst the trainees preparing for the exam. We receive very positive feedback from the candidates with regard to the format of the MCQ / SAQ course. The format includes two components.

SAQ component: SAQs sessions are grouped in to various subspecialties so that all important topics are covered. In each session you will be asked to write 4 SAQs. Tutors have reviewed the previous exam papers and have selected key SAQs on the allocated topics. Each session lasts for 90 minutes. You will have 45 minutes to write the answers to four questions. (In the exam you will get 15 minutes per question). Over another 45 minutes, the tutor will present the model answers.

MCQ component: Each MCQ session consists of 30 MCQs on allocated topics. Again each session will have 90 minutes. You will have 45 minutes to answer 30 MCQs., followed by presentation of correct answers with explanation and discussion by the tutors.

On day three there will be a twelve-SAQ test paper and a ninety-MCQ test paper. Model answers for SAQs and answers for the MCQs will be presented.

If you wish to come to the course please return the form with your registration fee and the date for which you are applying. Back to courses page.

The places are limited so please book as early as possible. 

Contact details

Mrs Gillian Prior - Course Organiser
Department of Anaesthesia
University Hospital
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Phone: + 44 (0) 24 7696 5892
Fax: + 44 (0) 24 7696 5888
E-mail: gillian.prior@uhcw.nhs.uk

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17 July 2009