Never study companion cases in isolation. Form a group of 2 to 3 serious candidates. Take turns acting as the examiner, the candidate, and the silent observer. The observer should time the station and take notes on filler words, body language, and hesitation. 2. Practice the "Consultant Mindset"

Management plans are based on current, up-to-date guidelines (e.g., NICE, ASGBI) [1].

Section 1 of the FRCS exam utilizes single-best-answer (SBA) questions to test your factual recall. However, Section 2 is an entirely different challenge. The examiners want to see if you think like a safe, competent, and independent consultant surgeon.

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