Examinations

RACS conducts examinations for pre-vocational doctors, Surgical Education and Training (SET) Trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMG). Information on each of the examinations including how to apply and prepare for them is included in the links below. Potential candidates are urged to contact the relevant specialty training board to ensure they are aware of the requirements of entry, their SET program or SIMG Specialist Assessment and their eligibility to present.

  • General Surgical Science Examination (GSSE)

    Generic Surgical Science Examination (GSSE)

    Passing the GSSE ensures that early trainees or prospective SET applicants have demonstrated a minimum standard of knowledge in the surgical sciences of anatomy, pathology and physiology - the foundation of surgical training.

    Generic Surgical Science Examination (GSSE)

  • Clinical Examination (CE)

    The Clinical Examination (CE) is a practical exam that tests candidates' clinical application of the basic sciences as well as their technical and non-technical competencies.

    More about the Clinical Examination
  • Specialty Specific Examinations (SSE)

    Specialty Specific Examinations (SSE)

    Each surgical speciality determines the Specialty Specific examination to be undertaken by their trainees.

    More about the Specialty Specific Examinations
  • FEX

    Fellowship Examination (FEX)

    The Fellowship Examination (FEX) is the final examination, at the standard and level of competency equivalent to that of a consultant surgeon in their first year of independent practice. The FEX comprises both a written and clinical/viva component.

    More about the Fellowship Examination
  • Fellowship Examination (FEX)

    Court of Examiners

    Court of Examiners - FEX