Our 2-day course focuses on preparing candidates for their imminent Final FRCA Structured Oral Examination (SOE) or viva at the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
A series of high-yield ‘Masterclasses’ and workshops cover key exam content and viva technique in an interactive and entertaining way. Our ‘What the examiner wants’ is delivered by a current Final SOE examiner giving candidates the opportunity to better understand the exam. These are complimented by 3 full SOE examinations mirroring the structure of the RCOA Final SOE.
Plenty of time is allocated to examiner feedback on both exam technique and knowledge.
See below for an example course timetable – use the slider to view both days:
On Day 2 we replicate the feel of the real exam as closely as possible: candidates and examiners alike are expected to wear ‘exam’ dress; each viva has a ratio of 2 consultant or senior trainee anaesthetists to each candidate.
We aim to keep costs as low as possible for candidates; currently our course fee is £300 for Peninsula trainees and £350 for external candidates. This includes lunch and tea/coffee/snacks during the day.
Candidate feedback excerpts
“Excellent – brilliant content for mastermind sessions and exam.”
“Really well organised, ran smoothly. A really useful course. Thanks to all of the faculty, I found it invaluable Viva prep”
“Excellent course. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Superb faculty who gave thoughtful constructive feedback. Very useful and helped me identify my weak areas.”
“An excellent course – all the examiners were very fair + kind! Thank you so much. Much appreciated.”
“Really well organised and high yield sessions“
“All of the examiners have been kind and fair whilst also presenting a realistic picture of what the exam is likely to be like.
Next course:
4-5th June 2024
Scheduled future dates:
26-27th November 2024
3-4th June 2025