The FRCS(sn) Examination
The Intercollegiate Examination in Neurological Surgery is a requirement for CCT. It is held twice a year. Application forms can be obtained from the:
Intercollegiate Board in Surgical Neurology
Central Administration Office,
3 Hill Square,
Edinburgh EH8 9DR
Tel: 0131 662 9222,
Fax: 0131 662 9444.
The first part (MCQ) may be taken at any time after obtaining an approved neurosurgical training post. The second part may be taken at any time after completion of the sixth year of training. For full details about the regulations, dates, fees etc please visit the Intercollegiate examination board website.
You are strongly advised to consider going on the fellowship revision course
The European Examination
The European Examination is open to UK trainees whether or not they have taken part in the EANS Course. The first part can be taken before CCT and is in the form of a multiple choice examination, the second part is taken after CCT and is an oral examination. For details of The European Exam see the EANS site.