The best way to use this book is to have a study partner act as the examiner. Let them read the case history and ask the follow-up questions provided in the text. Practice answering out loud under timed conditions. This helps eliminate verbal hesitations and builds confidence. Practice the "Day-One Consultant" Persona
What operative findings would change your plan? A3: Large gastric ulcer – biopsy for malignancy; duodenal perforation with severe inflammation – omental patch (Graham patch).
A sequence of questions that increase in difficulty. The best way to use this book is
Mastering the FRCS General Surgery Viva: A Guide to Using Companion Cases
For decades, candidates have relied on a specific, almost mythical set of resources to prepare for the clinical and viva sections. Among these, the term has become a high-frequency search query—a digital holy grail for trainees in their final six months of preparation. A sequence of questions that increase in difficulty
FRCS: Companion Cases for the Intercollegiate Exam in General Surgery
Assessing your ability to examine patients, interpret signs, and synthesize management plans. candidates have relied on a specific
By embedding this structure into your daily practice using companion cases, you will build the muscle memory required to articulate safe, consultant-level decisions under the immense pressure of the real intercollegiate exam.
is one of the most highly-regarded resources for senior surgical trainees preparing for the UK and Ireland exit exams.