title: The MRCS examination--an update on the latest facts and figures.
abstract: The Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE) is responsible for the standard, quality assurance, and continued development of both the MRCS and the Diploma in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (DOHNS). It is accountable to the 4 Royal Colleges of Surgeons in the U.K. and Ireland, and the General Medical Council (GMC). This article gives information and an update (including pass rates) for candidates and trainers on the 2013 MRCS format, and summarises the most recent changes to the examination made by the ICBSE with the approval of the GMC.
authors.affiliation: Chairman of the Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE), Past Chairman of the Royal College of Surgeons of England MRCS Court of Examiners, UK. Electronic address: Peter.brennan@porthosp.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Peter A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Brennan
authors.affiliation: Immediate Past Chairman of the Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE), UK.
authors.forename: Kevin P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Sherman
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003142:Communication; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D004499:Education, Dental, Graduate / Q000592:standards*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D013043:Specialties, Surgical / Q000193:education; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000193:education*; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Candidates.; Committee; Examination; Intercollegiate; MRCS; Update