G1 JSCFE Guidance Notes For Applicants

This document provides guidance for applicants taking the Joint Surgical Colleges Fellowship Examination. [1] Candidates have up to 7 years to complete the two-section examination. [2] Section 1 is composed of multiple choice questions administered via computer. Section 2 involves structured oral interviews and patient-based assessments. [3] The application process requires submitting references, qualifications, and paying fees by the published deadline.

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Joint Surgical Colleges Fellowship Examinations

Guidance Notes for Applicants

Examination Regulations 2015:

It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure they present themselves fit and prepared for the examination.
Candidates have up to a maximum of 7 years to complete the examination process as follows:
Section 1: Candidates with a maximum of 4 attempts with no re-entry.
Section 2: Candidates have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re-entry.

Examination Format
Section 1 is a written test composed of a combination of Multiple Choice Questions (Single Best Answer and
Extended Matching Item questions). Each paper will be carefully prepared to cover the curriculum content
which can be best assessed in this way. A process of standard setting will then be performed by trained and
experienced examiners and this will set the pass mark for the paper. Section 1 examinations are delivered via
computer based testing at pre-selected world-wide Pearson VUE Test Centres.

Paper 1 110 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours)

Paper 2 135 Extended Matching Items [EMI] (2 hours 30 mins)

Note: Applicable to all Section 1 examinations from 1 January 2021 the format will be as follows:

Paper 1 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins)

Paper 2 120 Single Best Answer [SBA] (2 hours 15 mins)

Section 2: Clinical component consisting of a series of carefully designed and structured interviews on clinical
topics, some being scenario based (structured orals) and some being patient based. The Section 2 examinations
will be held in pre-selected world-wide host centres.

The online examination application/payment system

Debit/Credit cards are accepted for payment of examination fees

1. Section 1 Applicants

To be considered for eligibility to sit Section 1 of the Examination, you are required to submit an online
application and payment by 1700h GMT on the published closing date for the examination.

You will be informed by email of your eligibility status for entry to Section 1 of the Examination four weeks
after the closing date.

a) Please take note of the Closing Date for Online Registration/Application & Payment
 A full application, payment and supporting documentation must submitted via the JSCFE website
(www.jscfe.co.uk) no later than 1700h GMT on the published closing date

b) Please Register to create your own Personal Profile

 For clear communication it is important that you keep your Personal Profile up to date making any
relevant changes to your email address
 By creating your own Personal Profile you will be able to track your application and view your
payment transaction(s)

www.jscfe.co.uk [email protected]

Joint Surgical Colleges Fellowship Examination

Policy No. G1 v3.0
Date of last review: January 2020
c) What you will need at the time of application:
 Debit/Credit Card
 Medical Qualification – year/country obtained
 MRCS – month/year obtained [if applicable]
 Pearson VUE test centre – at the time of application you will be asked to select your preferred
test centre Country location from a drop-down option list

 You must attach the following at the time of application:

 Your three signed Structured References [see 2. below] (pdf format)
 Curriculum Vitae (pdf format)
 Summary of Operative Experience (pdf format)
 Photocopy of your passport (identification page)

2. Structured References
You must complete Section A of the Structured Reference Form. You must then give each referee a copy of
your Structured Reference form and the Guidance Notes for Referees. Sponsoring referees must return
the reference to you. It is your responsibility to ensure that all 3 references are submitted at the time of
application; incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
 The Principal Referee:
This referee must be your current Head of Department or Head of a Recognised Training
Committee/Programme in which you have participated
 The Second Referee:
This referee must be a senior clinician who has worked with you, and has knowledge of your work
in your specialty, within the last two years
 The Third Referee:
This referee must be a senior clinician who has worked with you, and has knowledge of your work
in your specialty, within the last two years

Eligibility will be granted by the relevant Intercollegiate Specialty Board based on you having met all entry
criteria and having submitted three supportive structured references as outlined above.

3. Section 1 [resit candidates]

 As you are already on our system you will still have a Personal Profile
 For clear communication, however, it is important that you keep your email/contact details up to date
on your Personal Profile
 Candidates re-sitting Section 1 who are still within the eligibility period (max 4 attempts) are not
required to submit 3 Structured References or Summary of Operative Experience
 The examination will close at 17:00hrs GMT on this published date
 The examination fee must be paid at the time of application

4. ‘Eligibility to Proceed’ to Section 2

Candidates who pass Section 1 and are granted eligibility to proceed to Section 2 will be advised of such by
email.

Successful candidates will be sent an automatic payment request for Section 2. Payment will be required
within 5 working days. It should be noted, however, that places in Section 2 may be restricted and entry
will be granted strictly in order of date of receipt of application for Section 2. Please be assured that every
effort will be made to accommodate all candidates but this cannot be guaranteed and an alternative date
may have to be given.

January 2020