MFDS Part II OSCE Preparatory Course

This one day course will support candidates in their preparation for the MFDS Part II OSCE. It will ensure candidates have a better understanding of how to present for the MFDS Part II OSCE examination. It will also provide candidates an opportunity to practice OSCEs. The day will be led and taught by experienced RCSEd MFDS examiners. The course structure includes short lectures, discussion groups and OSCE stations.

Suitability

Those preparing to sit for the MFDS Part II Examination

Course Format

This one day exam preparatory course will consist of lectures and Mock OSCEs.

Course Objectives

This course is designed to help improve candidates’ performance in the MFDS Part II OSCE examination by providing experience of mock MFDS OSCE stations, highlighting the pitfalls and problems commonly encountered with the examination process and equipping the candidate with relevant and effective techniques to allow them to prepare for the examination with confidence.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

Appreciate the level and breadth and depth of knowledge and skills required to be successful in the MFDS Part II examination.
Describe the OSCE format of the MFDS Part II examination
Evaluate candidate performance and identify gaps in their knowledge and skill base relevant to the MFDS Part II examination.

Costs

Course Fee: £345.00

Course Fee for RCSEd Affiliate Members: £310.00

Course Fee if registered for the RCSEd MFDS Part II examination: £310.00

Cancellation Policy

Please ensure you read our cancellation policy before booking. For our full terms and conditions regarding our cancellation policy, please view our Cancellation Policy which is available on the tab above.

Course Director

Mr Shan Gandhi, RCSEd Examiner & Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RCSEd’s course cancellation policy?

What happens if RCSEd cancels a course I am booked on?
On occasion, RCSEd may need to cancel a course, for example if we are affected by an event out with our control or if it is not financially viable for us to deliver the course. If we do need to cancel, we will let you know as soon as possible and provide you with a full refund of course fees paid.

RCSEd shall incur no further liability (eg. travel or accommodation costs). You may wish to consider taking out appropriate travel insurance for any non-refundable costs you may incur when arranging to attend the course.

What happens if I need to cancel my place on a course I am booked?
If you cancel your place more than four weeks before the event date, you will incur an administration fee of 10% (or £50, whichever is greater) of the total course fee. NB: For course fees £250 and under, the cancellation fee is £30)

If you cancel your place less than four weeks before the course date, once the course has started, or you do not notify us, the total course fee will be charged, and no refund will be given.

Please also note that you cannot transfer your place on a Course to someone else. This is because many of our courses have a waiting list, and we have an obligation to honour this.

Can I cancel a course booking online?
NO, cancellations must be made directly with the education team by email (education@rcsed.ac.uk).
Can I transfer to another date for the same course?
YES, you can transfer to another date by contacting the Education section directly (education@rcsed.ac.uk). Please note that you can transfer only once and transfers can only be made if more than 4 weeks prior to the start of the course, without incurring additional costs. Should you cancel again, no refund shall be given.

Should you have any further questions, the Education Team can be contacted on 0131 527 1600 or by email to education@rcsed.ac.uk.

How do I book a place on an RCSEd course?

You can book a place for all our courses by visiting the RCSEd website, and selecting the course you wish to book. Please note that you will need to register with the website in order to book.

For some regional and international courses you will need to book directly with the centre. Please check individual courses for details.

You can also contact the Education Section by phone to book (0131 527 1600).

What payment methods do RCSEd accept?

Visa and MasterCard are accepted on the RCSEd website and over the phone to the education team.

All course bookings will receive a booking confirmation email: this email acts as your receipt.

Request an Invoice: If your course fees will be paid by a third party (eg trust, hospital, charitable fund) and they wish to be invoiced then they must provide us with an official purchase order. We are unable to process applications without this.

The purchase order should be submitted with the application form and can be emailed to education@rcsed.ac.uk. Please note that we can only invoice organisations and not individuals. Please check with your hospital or trust, as some may require you to pay yourself and then claim the money back.

Course Details - MFDS Part II OSCE Preparatory Course

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