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MRCP/ MRCS ONE YEAR PROGRAM

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About the One Year MRCP/MRCS Course

MRCP/MRCS are Internationally Recognized Qualifications

ICME has launched a structured MRCP/MRCS (UK) training course in collaboration with India Hospital and Lords Hospital in Trivandrum for post MBBS doctors. ICME envisages seeing every single MBBS doctor acquire Post Graduation Qualification and become great doctors, who will be beneficial for the whole community at large.

Medical Education especially Higher Education as in most countries is a very expensive proposition in India. Besides the limited number of PG seats make it highly competitive and options of Post graduation in Medicine/Surgery in private colleges are cost prohibitive and beyond reach of most doctors. Options of studying Medicine/Surgery at Post graduation level abroad are unthinkable for most Indians due to the exorbitant costs.

The MRCS/MRCP Courses offered by ICME cost a fraction as compared to paid MS/MD programs in India & abroad and are very affordable and within reach of almost all PG aspirant doctors in India.

These MRCS and MRCP courses offered by ICME are one year of regular classes, supported with bed side clinics and periodic webinars conducted at Trivandrum by Specialists. Regular and Rigorous assignments, with emphasis on dedication, hard work and performance will be the hallmark of these programs. The Institute is committed to continue training the doctors till they succeed.

How the MRCS/MRCP Program Can Help You?

If you have missed the NEET PG? or you are a Foreign Graduate and unable to clear the FMGE Examination, here is an opportunity to get a recognized PG Qualification.

Did you know that you could directly appear for an MRCP/MRCS examination by working in a recognized hospital for a minimum period of one year?

One Years hospital experience will make you eligible to take the MRCP/MRCS examination

The Training Program at ICME

ICME will train you for full four months to appear for the Examination at ICME. Typically four months training is sufficient for average students to be ready for the MRCP/MRCS examination During this training period you will be working in the hospital as well. After the initial four months training you will be attached to the hospital full time for the remaining eight months. At the end of this period you will be able to take the MRCP/MRCS examination.

What is the pre-requisite for taking this course?

  • The candidate should have passed the MBBS or an equivalent examination that is recognized by the Medical council of India.
  • Post MBBS the candidate is registered with the Medical Council of India to qualify to practice medicine in Indian Hospitals.

Who should consider taking this Course

The following is a list of candidates who may want to consider taking the MRCS/MRCP course.

  • Student who have not found success with the NEET PG examinations
  • Those who were successful with NEET PG but have not got the clinical specialty of their choice/preference
  • Candidates aspiring for an International Career
  • Looking for an alternate and more reassuring pathway to the UK or other developed countries
  • Already into DNB but not had enough training to clear DNB
  • Looking for one of the most affordable post graduate training programs in Medicine
  • Wanting to take up DNB but worried about the difficulty of passing

If answer to any of above is yes, then you should consider looking at the Courses offered by ICME

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between MRCS and MRCP?

MRCP is Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons. MRCP primarily focuses on medical specialties, while MRCS is geared towards surgical specialties.

Can we settle in UK after MRCP/ MRCS ?

MRCP / MRCS is a specialty exam, which a candidate needs to pass, before they can enter specialty training in the UK. With MRCP /MRCS one can get GMC registration , and work in the UK as a doctor.

What is the future after MRCP in India?

On clearing MRCP exams you can become a specialist in medicine, assistant professor, pursue super-specialization or become a specialist in internal medicine.

Is MRCS a degree or diploma?

The MRCS is the internationally recognized postgraduate qualification in surgery. The MRCS degree validates the expert medical and surgical skills of the surgeons. The MRCS degree also validates surgical skills in the chosen medical domain of the surgeon

How long is the MRCS course in ICME?

These MRCS and MRCP courses in ICME are one years of regular classes, bed side clinics and include webinars conducted in ICME. Regular assignments will be conducted to the trainees with regards to their performance and attendance.

Which Countries Recognize the MRCP/MRCS UK Degree

MRCP UK exam is also mandatory for assessment in other locations, such as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Ireland. Similarly, Malaysia uses MRCP UK exams to identify the skills and knowledge of doctors in collaboration with other local training methods.

Is ielts required for MRCS?

In contrast, prerequisites for the MRCS only require a basic medical degree. Keep in mind that eventually, applying for GMC registration with your MRCS qualification requires IELTS or OET as evidence of your English language proficiency.

Can I settle in UK after MRCS?

You need the MRCS to enter ST3 training at ST3 or above. It may be useful when applying for other jobs as it demonstrates a certain level of knowledge and expertise.

Is MRCS better than PLAB?

Here are some of the main key points to keep in mind: MRCS is a postgraduate qualification; PLAB is a GMC entryway examination. MRCS takes longer to complete and costs more than PLAB. MRCS leads to more senior roles in the NHS.

When to book MRCS?

Part A and Part B MRCS exams are held three times per year – for Part A, these are in January, May and September – with the deadline for applying always two to three months before the exam.

Once you’ve decided when you’ll take the exam, booking it as soon as possible is recommended. Having a deadline to work towards may help you to get organised and increase your motivation to revise. It’ll also ensure that you don’t miss the deadline for applying and, therefore, the exam you wish to enter.

If you live outside of the UK or Ireland, additional considerations, such as the need to travel or registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), may also be factors in when you decide to book your exam.

Who is eligible for MRCS?

To be eligible to sit the MRCS exam, you must hold a medical degree that is acceptable to the UK General Medical Council (GMC).

Which is better MRCP or FRCP?

The designation “FRCP” is an honor beyond “MRCP”.

Is MRCS a degree or diploma?

The MRCS is the internationally recognised postgraduate qualification in surgery. The MRCS degree validates the expert medical and surgical skills of the surgeons. The MRCS degree also validates surgical skills in the chosen medical domain of the surgeon.

Can I get a job in UK after MRCS?

Completion of MRCS will allow you to work in the UK from ST3 level upward (ST3+), with seniority beyond ST3 level dependent on experience.

Which countries Recognise MRCS?

MRCS is the ideal way to practice medicine in the UK, India and most of the European countries. MRCS tests the surgical trainee for basic knowledge, skills and attributes that are required for becoming a surgeon. Moreover, it makes sure that they are good enough to become specialists.

Is MRCP equal to MD in India?

MRCP (UK) is now given equivalency to the MD degree in India. Many MRCP holders who don’t have a general medicine (MD) has been working as consultant physician in private hospitals. Rather, MRCP provides you with some more benefits than the MD if you have a plan to settle even outside of India.

Is MRCP valid in Dubai?

In the UAE, the MRCP is considered a super specialty degree, and consequently, those who have taken the MRCP are paid at par with super specialists.

Is MRCP better than MD?

Yes, MRCP in the UK is equivalent to MD qualification in India. So, as an MRCP UK Diploma holder, you can easily pursue a career in Indian hospitals without completing an MD.

Is MRCP easy to clear?

MRCP (UK) exam assesses candidates based on their basic sciences and clinical skills. To clear this exam, advanced hands-on knowledge of applied basic sciences and medical principles is necessary. As a result, MRCP is difficult; there’s no doubt in that fact. But after one year of training in ICME, there is more than 90% chance that you will pass MRCP/MRCS in first attempt

Can I work in Singapore with MRCP?

After passing the MRCP you will be considered registrable with the Singapore Medical Council and apply for jobs like senior consultants

Which is better PLAB or MRCP?

Both are viable options, with the main difference between them being the types of jobs they lead to. PLAB will lead to junior positions, whereas taking MRCP allows you to start your NHS career at a more senior level working in a specialty like General or Acute Medicine.

How many countries accept MRCP?

The MRCP is recognized in countries around the world, and valued especially in the UK, the UAE, Singapore, and Ireland. The MRCP is also recognised by UAE’s board and opens up opportunities to practice in the Middle East as well.

Is MRCP a master's degree?

The Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) Master’s course is the internationally recognized postgraduate qualification for Physicians. The MRCP validates the experience, skills, and attributes of the physicians and justifies that the doctor is capable of practice across the globe.

Does MCI Recognise MRCP?

MRCP UK is recognized by the Medical Council Of India (MCI ) and the National Medical Council (NMC).

Is it worth it to do MRCEM or MEM rather than MD emergency medicine through NEET?

MRCEM and MEM are both postgraduate qualifications in emergency medicine that can be pursued after completing MBBS. MRCE

MD emergency medicine is a new budding branch in many medical colleges but still if you follow it you will know most of the medical colleges don’t have a post of assistant professor or even professor of MD emergency as it is not a requirement by The MCI , hence the job profiles for MD or MEM or MRCEM is pretty thin in most of the medical colleges.
But if you plan on joining corporate hospitals or if you a planning to work in the UAE you will be taken in as a hot cake . As the Emergency physician guys are in extreme demand in the gulf and in the UK

Is MRCEM equivalent to MD Emergency Medicine?

As far as corporate hospitals in India are concerned, most of them consider MRCEM at par with MD and award the same designations and pay scale to both.

How many attempts are there for MRCP?

A maximum of six attempts are allowed at each part of the MRCP (UK) diploma. If any candidate wants to appear after six attempts, then for each re-exam, they must have undertaken additional educational experience.

What is the age limit for MRCP?

There is no specific age bar for taking the MRCP (UK) examination, which stands for Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians.

Faculty & Resource Persons

The Team is lead by Dr. Suresh Prabhakar, who is the key faculty in addition to other Specialty faculty. You will also be ably supported by a large number of Consultants & Specialists with whom you will be working in the hospitals on a day to day basis. The following a subset of some of our key resource persons

Dr. Suresh Prabhakar (B.Sc., MBBS., FRCS.), Dip. Urology (London)
Director & Chief Instructor ICME
Consultant Urologist at India Hospital at Trivandrum

Dr. Suresh Prabhakar, has been trained in UK and worked in UK for more than 10 years, and has been teaching students for AMC, PLAB, and NZREX, for last 23 plus years. Through careful, meticulous research, he has developed a teaching methodology for training doctors. The system he has developed has stood the test of time, with more than 23 batches of students well placed abroad at very senior positions now. Throughout the training program at ICME, students get constructive and high level Clinical oriented feedback to help candidates evaluate their strength and weakness, and modify their study pattern accordingly.

Dr. C. G. Gopakumar
BSc., MBBS., MRCP.(Ire), MRCP. (UK)
Consultant General Physician
MCH Trivandrum 1966 – 1981
United Kingdom 1981 – 2005
Hospitals and Private Practice in Trivandrum, India from 2008 onwards.

Dr. Saroja Nair
AB (Int.Med.), AB (Nephrology)
Managing Director & Consultant Nephrologist, India Hospital
She set up the Nephrology Unit at Sree Uthradam Thirunal Hospital, Trivandrum. She was a Consultant Nephrologist with the New York Nephrology Foundation, and a Consultant at the Union Hospital, NY, for Internal Medicine/Nephrology

Padma Shri Prof. Dr. K.P. Haridas
MS., FRCS., FMAS.
Chairman & Managing Director Lords Hospital Trivandrum
Laproscopic, GI, Bariatic, Metabolic, Minimally Invasive, Key hole surgeon.

Visiting Faculty

Dr. Kailas Viswanath
D.Ortho., M.Ch. (UK), Dip NB.
Consultant Orthopedician SK Hospital Trivandrum
MD, Bone & Joint Clinic Trivandrum

Dr. Binu M.K. Thomas
M.Sc. Uro(Lon)., FRCS. (Urol.)., DNB., MRCS.
Consultant Urologist Wrightington, Wigan, and Leig NHS Foundation Trust
Hon. Faculty Manchester Skill Center
Faculty-BAUS FRCS Urology Viva Course

Dr George Zachariah
MBBS., M.Sc. (London), FRCP. (UK)
Consultant Stroke Physician – Addenbrookes Hospital, UK
Affiliated Assistant Professor, University of Cambridge
Joint Lead Stroke Thrombectomy Services – Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambdridge
Consultant Physician – Springfield Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex
Former – MRCP PACES Examiner – Royal College of Physicians

Dr Preeti Nair
MBBS. , FRACP (Rheumatology).,
FRACP. (Geriatric Medicine) , FASLM. (Lifestyle Medicine)
Specialist Geriatrician, Rheumatologist and Lifestyle Physician, Australia

Dr. Satish Gunawant
MBBS., MS., FAIS., FRCS. Dip Urol (London)
FRACP. (Geriatric Medicine) , FASLM. (Lifestyle Medicine)
Consultant Urologist
National Heart Institute ; New Delhi
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre ; New Delhi

Address

[Head Office]

ICME No. 103, TC 26/930
Chembaka Nagar, Panavilla Junction
Tiruvananthapuram - 695001
Kerala State, INDIA

[Branch Office]

TC-2/480, Opposite Super Specialty Block,
Medical College Trivandrum - 695011
Kerala State, INDIA

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