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 prepare. While these were created during the COVID-19 pandemic to support candidates with the amended exam delivery, there have been some permanent changes to the exam implemented since this audio series, and candidates are advised to review information on this:

In the first part, James Best (consultant clinical oncologist) and Rachel Cooper (Medical Director, Education and Training, Clinical Oncology) talk to five trainees about how they prepared for the Final FRCR exam. The discussion includes which areas they focused on the most, whom they sought advice from, as well as the importance of maintaining a good work-life balance.

Many thanks to the trainees who were involved in this discussion: Danya Abdulwahid, Jessica Gough, Joy Chang, Mary Denholm and Samantha Forner.

In the final part, James Best (consultant clinical oncologist) and Rachel Cooper (Medical Director, Education and Training, Clinical Oncology) talk to five trainees about their experiences of taking the Final FRCR Part B exam during COVID-19. They provide helpful tips on how to deal with the time pressures in the exam as well as how to prepare and familarise yourself with the technology used.

Many thanks to the trainees who were involved in this discussion: Craig Barrington, Joy Chang, Mary Denholm, Morag Brothwell and Samantha Forner.