Core Surgical Trainees

Having completed your Foundation Years, your Core Surgical training is time for you to refine your skills as a surgeon and complete your MRCS exams.

Lasting around two years, you will follow the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum (ISCP). Following your completion of the ISCP and your MRCS exams, it’s likely that you will move onto specialty training.

During this time, you can support your career as an Affiliate Member of the College. This will allow you to benefit from our unique position as the UK’s only multidisciplinary Royal College. That means you network with consultants, physicians and experts in your field. Additionally, you’ll receive up to 40% off our courses and conferences that can offer you valuable CPD points.

Affiliate membership costs just £15 a year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Am I eligible to join the College as an Affiliate Member?

All Core Surgical Trainees who have yet to sit their MRCP(UK) exams are eligible to join as Affiliate Members.

How much does it cost to join as an Affiliate Member?

Affiliate membership costs £15 a year.

How can I pay for my membership?

There are several ways to pay. Most people like to make a single payment for the year using a credit/debit card, however you can also pay by direct debit either monthly or annually.

Does it matter that I didn’t go to university in Glasgow or Scotland to study medicine?

No, it doesn’t. Anyone who holds a MBBS, MBChB, BM, MB BCh or equivalent medical degree is eligible for affiliate membership. Core Surgical applicants must also be registered with GMC or their country’s professional body. If you are unsure if you qualify, our Membership team can help.

I am a Core Surgical Trainee, can I do my MRCS exams at the College?

Yes, you can complete all stages of your MRCS exams with us. We can also help you prepare for all parts of your assessment with our prep courses. We have numerous digital learning courses covering the topics you deal with in Part A. Our MRCS Part B OCSE Revision Package gives you free affiliate membership, the MRCS OCSE prep course, exam and 12 months full membership in one – saving you up to £190.

What events does the College host for Affiliate Members? 

The College runs multiple courses and conferences through the year to cover all aspects of your early medical career. Many of these will carry CPD points and run poster competitions to help you stand out and secure key training posts. As an Affiliate Member you get up to 40% off many events you book via the College website.