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MFDS Examination |
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Examination Structure
Part A consists of two subsections:
1. A two-hour Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) paper, consisting of 60 questions. Each question consists of a single initial statement followed by five possible responses. Any of the five responses may be correct or incorrect, and candidates will be expected to indicate whether each response is true or false. Each MCQ question will count for an equal amount of marks. Marks will not be deducted for wrong answers. This paper concentrates on Section 1—6 of the Syllabus. This part of the paper will be answered on a printed answer sheet which will be marked electronically.
2. A hour-and-half Multiple Short Answer (MSA) paper consisting of 15 question. The questions are expected to be answered in about six minutes. Each question will concentrate on a particular area of the syllabus and ask a series of related questions designed to test application of knowledge and understanding. All question parts will require short precise written responses of no more than a few lines. Diagrams may be included as part of the overall question. This paper concentrates on Sections 1—6 of the syllabus.
Candidates who overflow the allocated spaces on the paper for each response will waste time and gain no extra marks. The number of marks awarded for a correct response will be shown beside each part of each question. Each MSA question will be awarded the same number of marks overall. Examiners use a precise marking scheme to award marks.
Five questions on systemic disease in relation to dentistry will be included in the paper. These questions will simulate a clinical scenario and concentrate on Section 3 of the syllabus. Colour photographs, radiographs, laboratory reports, medical and dental histories may all be included to set the scene. A sequence of questions will then be asked relating to this clinical situation.
Cross-compensation between the two subsections of Part A will be possible. A pass or fail grade will be awarded for the whole of Part A. Candidates must achieve a pass grade in Part A before proceeding to
Part B will consists of two subsection:
1. An MCQ paper with 75 questions which will last two-and-half hours. Questions will have the same format as those in Part A MCQ. Questions in this paper will have an emphasis on the latter half of the syllabus (Section 7—11) but some questions will be asked on the rest of the syllabus. Marks will not be deducted for wrong answers. This subsection will be answered on a printed sheet, which will be computer marked.
2. An MSA paper which will last one-and-half hours. There will be 15 questions in this paper. Each question will indicate the area of knowledge being tested. Questions may be asked from all sections of he syllabus.
Cross compensation will be possible between the subsections in Part B. A pass or fail grade will be awarded for the whole of Part B. A pass grade in Part B will be required before a candidate can proceed to Part C.
Part C will consist of two subsections:
1. A clinical examination with one or more patients. No practical test will be set. Forty-five minutes will be allowed for this examination.
2. Two oral examinations lasting 15 minutes each, questions will be asked on any part of the syllabus and may include both basic science and clinical subjects.
As this part of the examination is Collegiate, each College will design its own examination. All four Colleges will however adhere to the Intercollegiate Syllabus and the Intercollegiate Regulations for Part C.
Examination Results The results will not be announced until four weeks after the end of Part A and Part B examinations.
Examiners Examiners have been appointed by all four Royal Surgical Colleges. The cohort of examiners contains both basic scientists and clinicians who cover all aspects of dental science and clinical practice. These examiners will work as an Intercollegiate team for Part A and B and each individual Royal Surgical College will conduct their own Part C examinations according to the model described sin the regulations. |
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The Membership to the Faculty of Dental Surgery is an assessment for candidates who are close to or have completed a two-year period of general professional training. |
