Frequently Asked Questions

The course is designed primarily for ST6–ST8 General Surgery trainees and surgical fellows preparing for or eligible to sit the FRCS (General Surgery) exit examination. Candidates should have a solid grounding in general surgical knowledge. We also welcome candidates who have previously sat the examination and wish to strengthen their technique.

The course runs from 08:30 to 17:30 and consists of 8 structured viva stations, each run by an experienced examiner. Candidates rotate through the stations in small groups. After each station there is brief verbal feedback, with a written summary provided at the end of the day. The day also includes a working lunch, a group debrief session, and a high-yield topics discussion with faculty.

We strictly limit each course to 12 candidates. This ensures meaningful faculty time for every delegate and a realistic simulation of the examination setting.

The course is delivered by JCIE examiners and consultant surgeons and is aligned with the FRCS (General Surgery) examination curriculum. Participation can be recorded as CPD activity. Please check with your deanery regarding formal recognition.

Create an account on this website, browse the available course dates, and complete payment online via Stripe. Your place is secured on receipt of payment. You will receive a confirmation email immediately after booking.

Payment is processed securely via Stripe and all major credit and debit cards are accepted. We do not accept bank transfers through this platform.

Yes. Many delegates are funded by their hospital, deanery, or educational budget. Please contact us before booking if you require an invoice or purchase order process rather than direct card payment.

Yes. A payment receipt is generated automatically by Stripe and sent to the email address used during checkout. An enrollment confirmation is also sent from us.

Cancellations made more than 28 days before the course date will receive a full refund minus a £25 administrative fee. Cancellations between 14–28 days prior will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within 14 days of the course date are non-refundable. We strongly recommend checking your examination schedule before booking.

Yes, place transfers to a named colleague are accepted up to 7 days before the course date at no charge. Please contact us directly to arrange this.

In the unlikely event we cancel a course, all delegates will receive a full refund and will be offered priority booking on the next available date.

No special materials are required. We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes before the 08:30 start. You may wish to bring a notepad. All refreshments and meals are provided throughout the day.

Parking details vary by venue and are included in your joining instructions, sent approximately one week before the course. Most venues have on-site or nearby paid parking.

Yes. Please ensure you enter any dietary requirements when registering. If requirements change after registration, contact us as soon as possible.

Post-course materials (resource library, reading lists, high-yield guides) are made available in your online account within 5 working days of the course date.

Standard courses include 90 days of access to the post-course material library. The weekend masterclass includes 180 days. Access dates are shown in your dashboard.

No — once the access period expires, materials are locked. Your account remains active, but you will need to re-enrol on a new course to regain access. Please contact us if you have extenuating circumstances.