Anaesthesia UK : Final FRCA

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Anglia School of Anaesthesia – Final FRCA Revision Course
Dates:	Contact course organiser
Address:	Anaesthetic Department, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY, UK
Tel:	+44 (0)1603 287074
Cost:	£325.00
Email:	keeley.brundle@nnuh.nhs.uk
Description:	An intensive revision course based on small group tutorials also including viva and short answer questions.

Bristol Final FRCA Crammer
Dates:	Contact course organiser for details
Address:	Department of Anaesthesia, Bristol Royal Infirmary
Tel:	0117 9283801
Cost:	£400.00
Email:	jane.mclean@ubht.swest.nhs.uk
Description:	5 day course, includes sessions on examination technique, intensive therapy, new drugs, current topics and practical subjects 9ECGs, X-rays) as well as mock examinations and performance analysis.

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Cambridge Final FRCA Course
Dates:	Contact course organiser
Address:	Homerton College, Cambridge, UK
Tel:	01223 217105
Cost:	£400.00
Email:	dl342@medschl.cam.ac.uk
Description:	Three and a half day intensive revision course for the Final FRCA, with lectures focused on the key-topics. During the course there will be numerous opportunities for SAQ practice. Interactive Tutorials, SAQs, MCQs Course Director: Dr R Tandon Further information from: Deborah Leith Postgraduate Medical Centre Box 111, Addenbrooke’s Hospital Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0SP Tel: 01223 217105 Email: dl342@medschl.cam.ac.uk Places on the Course are limited therefore early application is advised

“Excellent topic selection, very useful for the exam”

“Excellent and very useful VIVA sessions”

“Very good layout for the exam.”

Cambridge Final FRCA VIVA Day
Dates:	Contact course organiser
Address:	Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, CB2 2QQ, UK
Tel:	01223 216 376
Fax:	01223 217237
Cost:	£200.00
Email:	lkb39@medschl.cam.ac.uk
Web Site:	http://www.addenbrookes-pgmc.org.uk/
Description:	Consultant led, intensive VIVA preparation course giving trainees extensive VIVA practice for the exam. The course also gives insight into the examination process by giving candidates the experience of being an examiner. The aim of the day is to provide candidates with enough VIVA practice to give the required preparation and confidence to pass the exams.

I recently attended the Cambridge Final FRCA Viva day and it was one of the best days I have attended so far in preparation for the exam. The whole affair was very professionally conducted and to the time and at the same time sounded quite realistic from exam perspectives.The feedback was very good with lots of personalised comments and ways to improve results. Also the presence of a couple of examiners really helped.There was ample viva practice.Overall it was a course, which I would recommend to anyone planning to take the Final exam. A good course to attend between the written and the vivas. Very well organised with lots of practice with both consultants and postfellowship registrars. Excellent case scenarios with X Rays and ECG.

This was an excellent course. I would recommend it to everyone. It was organised properly. They simulated exam conditions very well. The consultants and senior registrars were well read and they gave lots of suggestions and feedback at end of each viva, which I found very useful. The rapid fire round was unique and very helpful. (they covered 12 topics in 1 hour each five minutes). Two of the topics came up in my clinical sciences viva and hence I was able to answer these topics well. I would like to thank the organisers personally for helping me to sail through the exam. Good luck to everyone.

Academic Department of Anaesthesia Final Crammer
Dates:	Contact course organiser
Address:	Education Centre, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Rd, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, UK
Tel:	01642 854601
Cost:	£300.00
Email:	school.anaesthesia@stees.nhs.uk
Description:	A three day intensive course. Programme includes Mock MCQs, SAQs, and Tutorials. Course Directors: Dr Kothmann & Dr Cree To secure your place please contact: School of Anaesthesia, Cheriton House The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Email: school.anaesthesia@stees.nhs.uk Tel: 01642 854601 Places limited to 12

Good balance between practice MCQ, SAQ and VIVAs at exam standard. They also provide feedback on performance in all parts. Lectures were more like tutorials focusing on exam topics specific to related subspecialties. Food was impressive, coupled with proper Northern hospitality! Felt very welcome. Would recommend!

Cleveland School of Anaesthesia Final Viva Practice Course
Dates:	Contact course organiser
Address:	Education Centre, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Rd, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, UK
Tel:	01642 854601
Cost:	£250.00
Email:	karen.kendall@stees.nhs.uk
Description:	A two day intensive course. Course Directors: Dr Kothmann & Dr Cree Programme includes intense and realistic Viva practice and tutorials. To secure your place please contact: Karen Kendall - Course Administrator School of Anaesthesia, Cheriton House The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Email: karen.kendall@stees.nhs.uk Tel: 01642 854601 Places limited to 12 PLEASE NOTE: BOOKINGS WILL NOT BE HELD WITHOUT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM ACCOMPANIED BY PAYMENT. CANCELLATION CHARGES APPLY

Viva practice very useful – excellent practice for the exam. I thought the entire course was very well run and extremely beneficial. Viva practice under exam conditions - the whole course very realistic. Consultants are really friendly and encouraging – THANK YOU! Would definitely recommend to others.

Devon Anaesthesia Finals Training (DAFT)
Dates:	30 November and 1 December 2010
Address:	Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre, Buckfastleigh, Devon, UK
Tel:	01752 439205
Cost:	£300.00
Email:	samantha.allen@phnt.swest.nhs.uk
Description:	This is a 2 day viva practice course for registrars about to sit the Final FRCA vivas. There will be basic science and clinical viva practice and formal vivas in the same format as the Final examination. There will also be short masterclasses on targeted subjects, potential pitfalls and viva technique. There will be a large consultant faculty acting as 'examiners'. The aim is to help our candidates become more comfortable in a viva setting and so pass first time!

Really really good, did other much more well known courses and this blew them away. Really intense viva practice, spaced with a few really useful little sessions, super friendly helpful faculty. Kind of wish I was a deveon trainee! Totally reccomended. Is probably what made the difference - I passed!

A fantastically well organised 2 day course with consultant lead vivas, several whole exams (long cases and vivas) and useful tutorials. Tiring but great practice. Made me feel more comfortable in verbalising my answers before the big day.

Very well run and friendly Course faculty. Excellent vivas exactly like the exam (Consultant & SR led), harder than the real day, immediate feedback and advice. Exam day in suits and smarts was a nice touch. Perfectly timed in the final week prior to exams, allowing a burst of intense practice when likely to be flagging and most of the hard work is done. Good lectures esp on 'Key Papers'. Great course which covers masses without even noticing it. A 'must attend course' before the vivas, a great help in passing the FRCA. The after course beers (on the faculty) help too.

Frenchay Final FRCA Crammer Course
Dates:	Contact course organiser
Address:	Department of Anaesthetics, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1LE, UK
Tel:	0117 9702020
Cost:	£425.00
Email:	Jenny.Laver@nbt.nhs.uk
Description:	The course runs for one week and includes practice of MCQ and SAQ papers plus topical lectures from top local and national speakers. Cost includes lunch and two evening meals.

Well structured and on the whole the lectures were good and relevant. Exam practice was excellent. Two course meals - good value for the money.

I attended the Frenchay Final FRCA Course for the April Exam 2008.It was a really well organized course,covers a lot of areas and the best thing was that even after the course had finished the Course organizer J Nickells remains in touch and helps out with any queries or Exam related problems via a crammer news group through e mail.Overall I would definitely recommend this course to all taking the Finals

Leeds Crammer Final FRCA SAQ Course
Dates:	13th and 14th August 2010
Address:	The Rose Bowl, Leeds Metropolitan University
Cost:	£150.00
Email:	leedscrammer@googlemail.com
Web Site:	www.leedscrammer.com
Description:	Intensive 2-day SAQ course Full 3 hour paper each morning, with question marking and structured feedback Further shorter papers in the afternoon sessions All papers taken under strict exam conditions All areas of Final FRCA syllabus covered Exam technique covered with examples of 'perfect' answers given Fantastic commercial location, including free WiFi (“New Venue of the Year 2010”) Places limited to allow small group teaching Cost: £150, including refreshments and 2-course lunch each day

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Leicester Structured Oral Exam Course (SOE) for the Final FRCA
Dates:	18 - 19 November 2010
Address:	Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK
Tel:	0116 2502305
Cost:	£200.00
Email:	sam.thurlow@uhl-tr.nhs
Description:	One-to-one tutorials in clinical sciences to include anatomy, physics, physiology and pharmacy 2 day course Full SOE exams to mirror the exam for each candidate

Excellent organisation, good selection of tutorial topics, very helpful and non-threatening faculty

Excellent combination of VIVAs and tutorials, tutorials focused on important topics that are often done badly

Tutorials were very useful, exam oriented and good interactive education

Many thanks to the organisers and others who patiently listened to us and gave us valuable advice

Mersey School of Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine Final FRCA Booker Course
Dates:	Contact course organiser
Address:	Mersey School (AUH), Clinical Sciences Centre, Aintree Hospitals, Liverpool L9 7AL, UK
Cost:	£500.00
Email:	DEBRA.LINACRE@aht.nwest.nhs.uk
Web Site:	http://www.msoa.org.uk
Description:	Known eponymously as the Booker Course, this two week course is organised and run by Dr Peter Booker, Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Anaesthesia, Department of Anaesthesia, University of Liverpool and RCA Examiner for the Final FRCA. The Booker Course is the Flagship of the Courses run by the Mersey School for the Final FRCA Examination Application form can be downloaded by clicking here. For Deanery Candidates, cost is £250

The Mersey Final FRCA Booker course was good as it covers a lot of ground, unfortunately there is only Dr Booker marking your SAQs so only one is marked per week (about £350 per SAQ!). Never the less the amount of experience one gains in writing and marking questions is excellent. The Mersey VIVA course was not so good, I think it will improve with time.

Mersey School of Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine Final FRCA viva weekend
Dates:	Contact course organiser
Address:	Mersey School (AUH), Clinical Sciences Centre, Aintree Hospitals, Liverpool L9 7AL, UK
Cost:	£250.00
Email:	DEBRA.LINACRE@aht.nwest.nhs.uk
Description:	This is to be the fifth staging of the course. The course will only be of value to those candidates who survive the SAQ/MCQ hurdle and who have been invited to London for the vivas. The Mersey School has an adequate collection of vivas with which to play. The Director of the Mersey School, who will be conducting the course, has a fair idea as to how candidates should present themselves in a viva situation. For most of the weekend, the candidates will be performing as Examiners and as Examinees in as formal a circumstance as can be mustered. There will also be the opportunity to peruse & analyse a large collection of Vivas on the Basic Sciences. The aim of the weekend will be to suffuse the candidates with so much exposure to Viva Practice that, come the day in London, they will be immune to the Stress & Stupidity that so often spells disaster.

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Mersey School of Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine, 'Final FRCA S.A.Q Weekend Course'.
Dates:	Contact course organiser
Address:	Mersey School (AUH), Clinical Sciences Centre, Aintree Hospitals, Liverpool L9 7AL, UK
Cost:	£250.00
Email:	DEBRA.LINACRE@aht.nwest.nhs.uk
Description:	A Weekend Course comprises Master Classes in Style & Technique combined with Supervised Practice & Analysis.

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Northern Final FRCA Crammer Course
Dates:	Contact course organiser
Address:	Cleveland School of Anaesthesia. The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesborough, TS4 3BW
Tel:	01642 854601
Email:	karen.kendall@stees.nhs.uk
Web Site:	http://www.anaesthetics.org.uk
Description:	Full examination practice, current topics and detailed appraisal of performance. Course limited to 12 candidates.

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Northern Ireland School of Anaesthetics Final Revision Course
Dates:	Contact course organiser
Address:	NIMDTA, Beechill House, 42 Beechill Road, Belfast B18 7RL, UK
Tel:	(028) 9040 0026
Fax:	(028) 9079 8312
Cost:	£475.00
Email:	a.m.pollock@qub.ac.uk
Description:	This course is aimed at SpRs planning to sit the Final Examination with the relevant knowledge for the final exam. SpRs employed within the NI School of Anaesthesia are expected to attend this course.

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Northwick Park Final FRCA Viva Course
Dates:	19th November 2010
Address:	Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middx HA1 3UJ
Tel:	020 8869 2254/2251
Cost:	£120.00
Email:	casnph@nwlh.nhs.uk
Description:	Consultant led course with intense VIVA preparation including : Exam technique Tips on coping with exam stress VIVA with video and verbal feedback How to play the exam game Contact Course Admin Service for application details

Excellent course, thank you
Fully matched my objectives
Good professional course, many thanks for arranging this
Excellent ratio of examiners to candidates
Very friendly faculty, every attempt made to boost confidence
The strength of this course is that all the examiners are all consultants and the conditions are very well replicated. Don’t change this!
Good balance of different questioners and styles.
Good range of questions
Excellent conduction
Enjoyed rapid fire session
Good to see different examiners and candidates
Good exam conditions
Good to have full clinical long case as this is what is difficult to practice at work

Online SAQ Writers Club
Dates:	28 June 2010
Cost:	£250.00
Email:	admin@gascourse.co.uk
Web Site:	www.gascourse.co.uk
Description:	The course is set 8-9 weeks before your written exam and consists of three disciplines; Writing questions, sitting papers under exam conditions, and marking questions. Our course is conducted electronically, with no reliance on mail. Two things Gas Course excel at are friendly support and individual attention.

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Royal College of Anaesthetists Final FRCA course
Dates:	Contact course organiser
Address:	The Royal College of Anaesthetists, Churchill House, 35 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4SG, UK
Tel:	+44 (0)20 7813 1900
Fax:	+44 020 7636 8280
Cost:	£500.00
Email:	educ@rcoa.ac.uk
Description:	The Final FRCA course has been reduced from three weeks to two weeks, the days will be longer and will retain most of the lectures given during the original three week course. This course is intended for those studying for the Final FRCA Exam and consists of two weeks of full-time lectures on anaesthesia, intensive care and pain relief. The lectures run throughout the day – Monday to Friday. Tutorials will also be held during the course and each participant will be entitled to attend four tutorials. The Course will be held in the Lecture Theatre at the Clore Management Centre, 25 – 27 Torrington Square, London, WC1E 7JL, which is a 5 minute walk from the College. The tutorials will be held at The Royal College of Anaesthetists, 48/49 Russell Square, London WC1B 4JY.

2 weeks full time 09:00 to 04:30 with extra tutorials (18:00 for 5 days). Very good lectures (almost without exception) - all the people that write the books and more! Rather hard to keep up the enthusiasm for such a long course - the brain needs completely recharging after each day and there really isn't time to do that. Good course notes in a lever arch file for reminding yourself later. Course notes are therefore available before the lectures which is good (pre study makes the lecture more digestible). Might be nice to have the notes for a few weeks before the course. Gives a good motivational boost and also makes you think about your current practice

Perth Royal Infirmary Final FRCA Course
Dates:	13th - 17th September 2010; 10th - 14th January 2011; 14th - 18th March 2011
Address:	Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth, PH1 1NX, UK
Tel:	+44 (0)141 211 4625
Fax:	(0)141 211 1191
Cost:	£190.00
Email:	j.mcbride@clinmed.gla.ac.uk
Web Site:	http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/anaesthesia/index.html
Description:	This course will be run over three separate weeks with the first week commencing on 17th September 2007. The subsequent weeks will start on 21st January and 17th March 2008. The Courses will take place at Perth Royal Infirmary. The course is intended to complement study for the final examination. The course consists of three different single-week blocks of lectures on anaesthesia, intensive care and pain relief. The lectures will be supplemented by small group tutorials. Description: September Week: Cardiovasular, Cardiovascular ICU, Renal & Hepatic, Paediatrics & Exam Practice January Week: Respiratory, ICU, Obstetrics, Endocrine Disease & Viva Practice March Week: Neuroanaesthesia, Neuro ICU, Pain, Locomotor System, Anaesthetic Challenges & Exam Practice Each week consists of lectures and small group tutorials. Examination practice taken by Final RCA Examiners. Course designed that participants can join in at any week and attend the other weeks next session if required. Places limited to 20 therefore will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you cancel your place on this course you will be refunded the whole amount (less an administration fee of £35.00). The College will not give any refund if notice of cancellation is ten working day or less. All refunds are at the discretion of The Royal College of Anaesthetists Please return your application form to: Mrs Janette McBride The University Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Infirmary 10 Alexandra Parade Glasgow G31 2ER j.mcbride@clinmed.gla.ac.uk Tel: 0141-211 4625 Fax: 0141-211 1191 Please make cheque payable to: The Royal College of Anaesthetists

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South Coast Intensive Finals (SCIF) Course
Dates:	See SCIF website timetable
Address:	New Place Management Center, Shirrell Heath, Southampton, SO32 2JH, UK
Cost:	£300.00
Email:	scifcourse@gmail.com
Web Site:	http://www.scifcourse.co.uk/
Description:	This is an intensive 2 day viva and revision course focusing on science and clinical subjects as well as viva technique. The 'Exam Day' consists of 6 clinical long cases, 12 clinical short cases and 3 full basic science vivas. Only 12 places are available

I thought it was excellent, very well run

Fantastic Course

The course was absolutely brilliant

Enormous amount of material covered

Examiners really good

Overall fantastic

St Thomas' Hospital Final FRCA Revision Course
Dates:	27 October 2010, 3 November 2010, 17 November 2010, 24 November 2010
Address:	Anaesthetic Department, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EH
Tel:	020 7188 0653
Description:	New 4-day intensive Final FRCA Revision Course. Day release (Wednesdays) Morning – Core topic lectures Afternoon – SOE (Viva) Practice Price to be confirmed Places are limited (16 candidates) Details and application packs from: FRCA Course Administrator, Anaesthetic Department, St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH. Telephone 020 7188 0653

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UCH Final FRCA VIVA Course
Dates:	Contact course organiser
Address:	University College Hospital, London
Tel:	0207 679 6454
Cost:	£200.00
Email:	alison.lambert@ucl.ac.uk
Description:	This is an exam revision course, held at University College Hospital, London, and consists of small group tutorials, covering the essentials for the Final FRCA Examination, as well as both basic science and clinical VIVAs. We provide a reduced rate for those working within the Central London School of Anaesthesia. The fee includes lunch, as well as refreshments during break times. For further details and application form, please contact Alison Lambert on 0207 679 6455, or by e-mail - alison.lambert@ucl.ac.uk

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University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire, Final FRCA MCQ/SAQ course
Dates:	23 - 25 August 2010
Address:	Clinical Sciences Building, Walsgrave Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry CV2 2DX, UK
Cost:	£240.00
Email:	gillian.prior@uhcw.nhs.uk
Web Site:	http://www.anaesthetics.uk.com
Description:	This is a three-day course of intensive MCQ and SAQ practice for candidates sitting the Final FRCA exam. The course will involve intensive MCQ practice in surgery, medicine, clinical measurement, critical care medicine and pain management. All MCQs will be analysed and answers will be discussed. This course provides an excellent opportunity to learn the techniques of answering MCQs and writing structured answers for SAQs

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University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, Final FRCA VIVA course
Dates:	23 - 24 and 25 - 26 November 2010
Address:	Clinical Sciences Building, Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry, CV2 2DX
Cost:	£160.00
Email:	gillian.prior@uhcw.nhs.uk
Web Site:	http://www.anaesthetics.uk.com
Description:	This is a two-day course of intensive viva practice is for candidates sitting the Final FRCA exam. The format of the course similar to that of Royal College of Anaesthetists exam at London. Structured vivas on long clinical cases, short cases, critical care, pain management and applied basic sciences.

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