Trainees often require multiple attempts at the examination in order to pass. Examination preparation A large and varied collection of commercial revision resources are available which can improve a candidate's chances of success. These resources include courses, books, online question banks and mobile applications. See also Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons References External links Intercollegiate MRCS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Royal College of Surgeons of England Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Educational qualifications in the United Kingdom Medical credentials