FRCS dates 2026–27
The next FRCS sitting we hold a date for is from 21 October 2026 (Dublin). Checked against JCIE (the four surgical Royal Colleges) on 22 September 2026.
Time until from 21 October 2026 (Dublin)
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JCIE publishes the first day of each Cardiothoracic Surgery Section 2 diet; the oral exam runs over several days from that date. Application deadlines fall three to five months earlier.
Exam dates change. MedMock is not affiliated with JCIE (the four surgical Royal Colleges); confirm every date, application window and venue on the official site before you book. JCIE (the four surgical Royal Colleges)
When to start practising
A spoken exam tests whether you can retrieve what you know, structure it and say it clearly under pressure. That improves with repetition, not reading, so most candidates need six to eight weeks of regular spoken practice on top of their knowledge revision. For the from 21 October 2026 (Dublin) sitting, that means starting by 26 August 2026. Short daily sessions work better than occasional long ones.
Questions
When is the next FRCS sitting?
The next FRCS sitting we hold a date for is from 21 October 2026 (Dublin). This was checked against JCIE (the four surgical Royal Colleges) on 22 September 2026; always confirm on the official site before booking.
How long before the FRCS should I start practising out loud?
Most candidates need six to eight weeks of regular spoken practice, on top of their knowledge revision. Short daily sessions work better than occasional long ones, because a spoken exam tests retrieval and structure under pressure, which improve with repetition.
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