PakMediNet Discussion Forum : Surgery : MRCS Facts and Fiction???
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respected sir
i am really impressed with this forum as people are sharing with problem and getting advised.
sir i am doing MS in UHS. i want to do MRCS.
but i am confused with my future.sir what is chance of getting job or residency in UK.
Posted by: everst999Posts: 3 :: 13-06-2012 :: | Reply to this Message
Go ahead , do it..... chances wax and wane so don't sweat them. luck favours the prepared one. Be the one. you should be ready to cash in on any cropping opportunity when and where it comes your way. In the end , you will---I hope--- have least to regret and ---- I pray---- much to rejoice about.
Posted by: drfarhanPosts: 93 :: 15-06-2012 :: | Reply to this Message
asa all
i wud first ov awl appreciate dr farhan who is really pproviding thoghtful and reallisitic info and advices...
this has provoked me to put up my ambiguity regarding my field that is g.surgery for a piece ov advice from you, im presently doing my g.surgery training and plan to do MRCS alongwith, and then go for a second fellow ship or any reasonable job in gulf saudia or uk/usa?
now can you tell me what are the realistic prospects ov getting training in uk/usa havng done FCPS/MRCS?
andd wud it b wise to do FCPS in some speciality and then go for superspeciality rather ??
waiting for reply
regards
Posted by: jawadshahPosts: 2 :: 15-07-2012 :: | Reply to this Message
Varieties of future possibly available to those with MRCS have been discussed almost threadbare in above posts. Please read.
Being FCPS 'may' help you earn some respect in their eyes while competing for a position on the assumption that you are arguably more learned and better exposed than others in the 'ring' but you don't and will not have any legal status there on this very basis.
Consider US out of bounds for any aspiring surgeon who is foreign graduate unless with a (master)stroke of luck you clinch their green card and then boast flying colours in USMLE etc etc.
I don't subscribe to FCPS general surgery any more...There is a plethora of general surgeons already. Unless you are willing to be content and comfortable with the concept of living in some remote stretch of land serving humanity and yourself rest of the life, don't be just a general surgeon. You must go for some speciality or super speciality as you deem fit but of course you need to have a solid foundation in general surgery and therefore don't take a walk through their corridors lightly. This will determine your quality as a surgeon at the end of the day.
Hope it helps.
Posted by: drfarhanPosts: 93 :: 16-07-2012 :: | Reply to this Message
aoa.
I am medical student. I have decided to go for general surgery and then sub speciality in vascular surgery.
and then do MRCS and Frcs. is that path right? please correct me if i am making some mistake. and problems i'll face
Posted by: adil786Posts: 3 :: 14-08-2012 :: | Reply to this Message
I don't really know if there is any training program for vascular surgery being conducted anywhere in pakistan. There are many who brag about themselves as being vascular surgeons in their individual capacity but few who really are and no one is part of any such accredited teaching program. Actually CPSP is impotent as usual and as expected to this end thus far so question of accreditation in itself is preposterous whatsoever even if there were ever any such pipedreams. Ironically even training for those programes which are being so called directed by this "reputed" body, is at best pathetic despite their tall claims.
Anyways not planning to cast any gloom on your ambitions, I would suggest you to do your FCPS general surgery and meanwhile focus on your british channels for any prospective training in vascular surgery. For that you should start from scratch ,that is, do plab , MRCS, have standard publications in standard journals and then apply. Have faith in God with as unshakable will as devil's(sic) to make impossible , possible. Good luck.
Posted by: drfarhanPosts: 93 :: 20-08-2012 :: | Reply to this Message
Thanx alot... one more question . can we give plab after FCPS general surgery ?
Posted by: adil786Posts: 3 :: 25-08-2012 :: | Reply to this Message
Of course but sooner, the better.
Posted by: drfarhanPosts: 93 :: 01-09-2012 :: | Reply to this Message
thank you drfarhan
for your kind opinion.
can anybody tell me current status of MRCS and its fucture....in coming years..
Posted by: everst999Posts: 3 :: 15-11-2012 :: | Reply to this Message
Hello all,
Nice to see that lots of information are being shared here. I found some of them really very helpful.
I have completed MBBS in 2009. Can anyone tell me what opportunity I may get if I complete PLAB? I am willing to do my career in Surgery. Is that a good decision to sit for MRCS too? My aim is to earn a quite handsome money for my livelihood as well as to obtain a higher degree. I am looking for better suggestions as my knowledge about higher studies in abroad is very little.
Thanks.
Shamim.
Posted by: drshamim85Posts: 2 :: 06-01-2013 :: | Reply to this Message
Salam everyone.
This is an old thread but still very informative. So, can we get a non-training job after MRCS easily? like we get a job after plab? And, chances for getting a training job after MRCS & plab are same?
Posted by: ammar_423Posts: 2 :: 02-02-2013 :: | Reply to this Message
salam..well this discussion is very informative and helpful.. so thnx everyone..well i hve jst passed fcps part 1 in surgry a month ago n now thinkng abt gving mrcs A.. can anyone share his info reagrding its current status and future in and out ov pakistan??
Posted by: naveedmomnPosts: 2 :: 23-04-2013 :: | Reply to this Message
if we are not getting any residency in uk so whats the benefit of doing MRCS
Posted by: minagulPosts: 4 :: 09-07-2013 :: | Reply to this Message
Hello I am new here, I have been reading most of the posts here, today finally decided to register and ask a question.
I have completed my MBBS from Bangladesh, done with one year internship. Currently studying for MRCS A, InshaAllah I shall sit in JAN 2015.
Now my question is after completion of Part B, what things should help me get a training post in UK. We also have FCPS surgery in our country, and 2 years training is counted before passing part 1 of FCPS, if i do the 2 year training will be of any help in getting a training post?
If i do MSC in uk will this help?
Suppose if i do plab , will that help?
Can some one a clear path which i can follow ??
i believe there are many who have the same question in their mind.
thanks in advance
Posted by: asifzxbPosts: 3 :: 13-05-2014 :: | Reply to this Message
you are one lucky guy , best of luck
Posted by: asifzxbPosts: 3 :: 13-05-2014 :: | Reply to this Message
Hey,iam new to this forum.i have recently completed my housejob ..as i want to persue my career in surgery and looking forward to do frcs? And which speciality is best in surgery for female doctors ?and advancing in upcoming years. Does img can do straight frcs.please help iam really confused.
Posted by: AishatariqPosts: 2 :: 21-05-2014 :: | Reply to this Message
hi guuys..plz let me know...is it necssary to pass mrcs (general surgery) complete before apppearing in mrcs part 1 ENT.....
Posted by: sarim65Posts: 2 :: 07-12-2014 :: | Reply to this Message
Assalam u Alaikum everyone.
i hope i will get a reply as i am a bit late in this threat. i am almost done with my housjob. My planned path is to go for FCPS part1, MRCS and after getting one year job experience in UK i will move to Aus cuz i wana settle in Aus for the time being. does that sound feasible to you people? Need kind guidance from my seniors. Thanks..:)
Posted by: arztadlerPosts: 2 :: 19-07-2015 :: | Reply to this Message
excuse me sir? i need some info ..kindly reply . thanks
Posted by: UmarkhanPosts: 2 :: 23-10-2015 :: | Reply to this Message
Aoa i am in 4th year n i want to be a surgeon ,but i have heard it is very difficult to get surgery abroad..so i wamt to do fcps surgery (cardiac)in pakistan after that how can i do specialization from UK ..which is also recognized there?
Posted by: SumeedPosts: 2 :: 27-12-2017 :: | Reply to this Message