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FRCR Part 2A is the second step and the last written paper in the FRCR exam series. It mainly focuses on core clinical radiology practice, including the basic sciences of physics, anatomy and techniques. You must have passed FRCR Part 1 in order to sit for the FRCR Part 2A exam.

A clear understanding of the structure and syllabus of the exam is very important for effective preparation and to clear the exam in one go. Here we will guide you through it.

FRCR Part 2A: Exam structure 

The final FRCR (Part A) exam is split into two papers of single best answer questions. The exam is usually held over two consecutive days in April and November every year. Here is a quick overview of the format of the exam.

Mode of the exam: Computer-based exam

Number of papers: 2

Number of questions: 120 SBA questions for each paper

Duration of the exam: 3 hours for each paper

You must possess a thorough knowledge of core clinical radiology practices to pass this exam. The knowledge required is equal to levels ST3 and ST4.

FRCR Part 2A: Exam syllabus

The two papers of the exam comprise a mix of questions from across a wide range of the curriculum. The questions will mainly focus on these following areas.

• Cardiothoracic and vascular
• Musculoskeletal and trauma
• Gastro-intestinal
• Genito-urinary, adrenal, obstetrics & gynaecology and breast
• Paediatric
• Central nervous and head & neck

The exam is marked using Speedwell software. For each correct answer, you will get one mark, and there is no negative marking. So, candidates are advised to answer all the questions. The final result is based on the overall performance of both papers, rather than the individual results of each paper.

We hope this information was helpful for you. If you have any doubts about the FRCR Part 2A exam, feel free to contact the StudyFRCR team. If you are planning to take the upcoming FRCR Part 2A exam, consider joining the expert-led courses offered by StudyFRCR to ensure success in a single attempt. From live interactive classes led by expert mentors, high-quality study materials, daily study group activities, and regular mock exams, we provide everything you need to pass the exam with ease.

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Authored By: Sarath