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General Surgery Viva

Expert-led viva preparation delivered by JCIE examiners and experienced consultant surgeons from across the Northern Deanery. Small groups. Real feedback. Proven results.

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JCIE Examiner Faculty
Max 12 Candidates
Running Since 2018
90 Days Resource Access
7+
Years Running
200+
Surgeons Trained
8
Viva Stations
12
Max Group Size

Upcoming Dates

Available Courses

Available 90 day access
£395.00
per candidate

North of England FRCS General Surgery Viva — Spring 2025

Saturday, 12 April 2025
The Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne
Max 12 candidates
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Available 90 day access
£395.00
per candidate

North of England FRCS General Surgery Viva — Autumn 2025

Saturday, 04 October 2025
Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
Max 12 candidates
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Available 180 day access
£695.00
per candidate

FRCS General Surgery — Intensive Weekend Viva Masterclass

Saturday, 22 November 2025
Sage Gateshead Conference Centre, Gateshead
Max 10 candidates
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Course Content

Everything You Need to Succeed

Our comprehensive course covers all aspects of the FRCS (General Surgery) viva examination, delivered by faculty who examine at national level.

8 Structured Viva Stations

Covering all major surgical topics including emergency surgery, upper GI, hepatobiliary, colorectal, breast, endocrine, and more.

Examiner-Led Faculty

All stations are run by current JCIE examiners and experienced consultants who understand what the panel wants to see.

Personalised Feedback

Detailed written feedback after each station, identifying strengths and areas for focused revision before your examination.

90-Day Resource Access

Post-course access to our online library including key guidelines, revision notes, high-yield topic summaries and practice questions.

Small Group Format

Maximum 12 candidates per course day ensures each delegate receives full faculty attention and maximum practice time.

All Meals Included

Morning refreshments, coffee breaks throughout the day, and a working lunch are all included in your course fee.

"This course was absolutely invaluable in my preparation. The viva stations felt very true-to-life, and the feedback from the examiners was exactly what I needed to focus my revision. I passed first time."

— ST8 General Surgery Trainee, Northern Deanery, 2024

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The course is designed for ST6–ST8 General Surgery trainees and surgical fellows who are preparing for or are eligible to sit the FRCS (General Surgery) exit examination. Candidates should have a solid foundation in general surgical knowledge.
We strictly limit each course to a maximum of 12 candidates. This ensures every delegate has sufficient individual station time and receives personalised examiner feedback throughout the day.
Absolutely. Many of our delegates attend after an unsuccessful attempt to strengthen their technique. We have experience supporting candidates through this and tailor feedback accordingly.
Stations cover all major general surgical topics: emergency surgery, upper GI, hepatobiliary, colorectal, breast, endocrine, vascular, and paediatric surgery, as well as critical care and perioperative management.
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