FRCR Part 2A (Oncology) - CO2A
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Purpose of assessment
The Final FRCR (Part A) Exam expects candidates to have a wide knowledge of malignant disease and the management of patients with cancer. The main emphasis is on radiotherapy and drug therapy, but a good knowledge of general medicine, surgery and gynaecology is expected. Candidates are examined against the specialty training curriculum for clinical oncology. The Final FRCR (Part A) Exam comprises two papers/sessions of 120 single best answer (SBA) questions each.
The Final FRCR Exam purpose of assessment statement details the exam's purpose, the required level of candidate training and the application of results. It is hoped that the statement will assist candidates, and those involved in their training, in understanding the scope of the FRCR exam and with relating the exam to other in-training assessments.
Clinical oncology curriculum
The curriculum provides a training framework, describing the standard required to achieve a certificate of completion of training (CCT) and the expected levels of progress throughout training.
Final FRCR Exam (Oncology) - purpose of assessment statement
The Final FRCR Exam purpose of assessment statement details the exam's purpose, the required level of candidate training and the application of results.
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Dates, fees and venues
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Thursday 22 February 2024 AM |
| Paper 2 | Thursday 22 February 2024 PM |
Booking and results dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| UK trainee & member bookings from | Tuesday 2 May 2023 |
| Non-member bookings from | Monday 15 May 2023 |
| Bookings closing date | Friday 15 December 2023 |
| Results publication date | Friday 15 March 2024 |
Venues and fees
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Leeds, London | Members: £508 | Non-members: £647 |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Members: £508 | Non-members: £647 |
| India - Kolkata | Members: £508 | Non-members: £647 |
| Singapore | Members: £788 | Non-members: £1,003 |
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Thursday 29 August 2024 AM |
| Paper 2 | Thursday 29 August 2024 PM |
Booking and results dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| UK trainee & member bookings from | Monday 3 July 2023 |
| Non-member bookings from | Monday 17 July 2023 |
| Bookings closing date | Friday 28 June 2024 |
| Results publication date | Friday 20 September 2024 |
Venues and fees
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Leeds, London | Members: £508 | Non-members: £647 |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Members: £508 | Non-members: £647 |
| India - Kolkata | Members: £508 | Non-members: £647 |
| Singapore | Members: £788 | Non-members: £1,003 |
Candidate resources
FRCR Part 2A (Oncology) - CO2A - guidance notes for candidates
Guidance notes for candidates sitting the FRCR Part 2A (Oncology) exam.
Final FRCR Exam (Oncology) - Trainees share their experiences
In this two-part audio series, trainees who have recently taken the Final FRCR exam talk about their experiences and provide useful tips and tricks to help other trainees to prepare.
Examiners’ Reports - Final FRCR (Oncology)
Following each sitting the Final FRCR Examination Board reviews the overall performance of candidates and individual questions and prepares a generic report as a guide to candidates and trainers preparing for future sittings.
Instructional video for SBA/MCQ exams
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