M42’s Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children hosts Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Part B examination

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children, part of the M42 group, is hosting the prestigious Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd) Part B examination for Abu Dhabi’s medical community.

The exam is taking place at Danat Al Emarat from 14-15 December to ensure maximum convenience and accessibility for as many doctors as possible. The hospital has dedicated one level of its south tower for the exam. The results will be announced within six weeks after the exam. The exam is open to any surgeon seeking a seal of recognition from the RCSEd.

Danat Al Emarat’s decision to host the MRCSEd Part B examination aligns with the hospital’s commitment to advancing medical education and clinical excellence in the region. As a leading institution in women’s and children’s healthcare, Danat Al Emarat strives to foster a culture of continuous learning and development among healthcare professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care. By partnering with globally renowned organizations like the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the hospital reaffirms its dedication to shaping the future of healthcare and supporting the professional growth of medical practitioners in line with its long-term vision.

Dr. Summia Zaher, CEO and Medical Director of Danat Al Emarat, said: “At Danat Al Emarat, we are dedicated to building strategic partnerships with renowned educational institutions from around the world to advance education and skills development among caregivers. Hosting of the MRCSEd Part B exam reaffirms our commitment and vision to promote evidence-based healthcare.”

The MRCSEd Part B is an objective structured clinical exam (OSCE) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) that allows successful candidates to enter higher surgical training in the UK, exempting them from the General Medical Council (GMC) registration exam. It also provides membership to the RCSEd’s global network of 30,000 professionals. The exam, run in collaboration with other UK and Ireland surgical colleges, tests both surgical knowledge and its practical application, building on the knowledge assessed in Part A.

Dr. Abid Quddus Qazi, Consultant, Pediatric Surgery at Danat Al Emarat, said: “Our collaboration with the oldest and most trusted Royal College of Surgeons puts our hospital on the map of surgical training in this region and consolidates our leading position amongst the surgical community.”

Candidates will take 10-minute turns at each of the 17 examining stations and two preparation stations, reflecting elements of day-to-day clinical practice. They will have one minute to read the clearly defined instructions that briefly outline the scenario and describe the task.

The exam is divided into two broad components. Applied knowledge consists of anatomy, surgical pathology, applied surgical science, and critical care, while applied skills tests candidates’ communication skills in giving and receiving information, history taking, as well as clinical and procedural skills. Candidates must be successful in both the knowledge and skills components to pass Part B.

The exam will be supervised for fairness of delivery by an unbiased representative appointed by the UK’s Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE). The results will be announced within six weeks after the exam.