The FRCS(sn) Examination
The Intercollegiate Examination in Neurological Surgery is a requirement for CCT. It is held twice a year. Application forms can be obtained from the Intercollegiate Board.
The exam is an "exit" exam, candidates are assessed to see if they are competent to start work as a consultant. Therefore the examination is normally taken in the final two years of training. For full details about the regulations, dates, fees etc please visit the Intercollegiate examination board website.
You are advised to consider going on the fellowship revision course run by Mr Wadley from the Royal London Hospital.
The European Examination
The European Examination is open to UK trainees whether or not they have taken part in the EANS Course. The first part can be taken before CCT and is in the form of a multiple choice examination, the second part is taken after CCT and is an oral examination. For details of The European Exam see the EANS site.