title: The MCQ in the primary FRCS(Eng).
abstract: Analysis of the primary fellowship results showed that on average candidates were scoring a significantly higher mark in the MCQ than in the essay or viva. The level of MCQ marking has therefore been reset to the standards of the other parts of the examination. The need for continually monitoring the results of all examinations is emphasised.
mesh_terms: D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D004739:England; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D012955:Societies, Medical