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Preparing for the MRCSAll of the e-resources covered in this guide are particularly useful to MRCS exam candidates and are fully accessible as part of affiliate membership. E-resources are available 24/7 where ever you are.
If you need assistance you can use our help pages or contact us at library@rcseng.ac.uk for more information or support.
The Members' Library at Lincoln's Inn Fields provides a peaceful study space in a central London environment. Members and fellows can visit at anytime during opening hours.
If you are unable to visit the library in Lincoln's Inn Fields, take advantage of the SCONUL Access scheme. The scheme allows RCS England fellows, members, affiliates and the wider surgical team access to 177 libraries across the UK and Ireland for study space.
Find out more about our opening hours or how to apply for SCONUL Access.
Books are available to borrow for exam candidates from the Members’ Library at Lincoln’s Inn Fields and do not require affiliate membership. Titles include:
Bailey and Love's Short Practice of Surgery, 27th Edition by 
Physical Examination for Surgeons by The Anatomy and Pathology Museum (APM), offers a unique study space to support you in preparing for the anatomy and pathology sections of the MRCS exams.
You can view cadaveric tissue demonstrating anatomic structures side by side with pathology specimens designed to enhance your understanding of malformations, injuries, infections and more. iPads with supporting specimen information are provided, including an interactive anatomical self-test resources.
The APM is open Monday to Friday from 10am-5pm, and the last entry is at 4:30pm. Please note that the APM is not open on bank holidays and College closure days between Christmas and New Years day.
Combine your visit to the APM with a trip to the Members' Library on the 1st floor. You can borrow books, study and revise with colleagues in the space.
For MRCS candidates based outside of London, specimens on display in the APM are available for members to study via our APM e-resource.
Featuring interactive images, self-testing tools and more, this is an essential resource in preparing for the MRCS exams.
The APM e-resource is avaialbe to all RCS England members via the College's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Access the Anatomy and Pathology Museum e-resource
To access the e-resource, you will need to log in:
If you have any problems accessing or using the resource, please contact museums@rcseng.ac.uk
To support candidate revision for the MRCS part B, we run extended evening and weekend hours study sessions in the run up to exam periods. Candidate self-study is supported by a senior surgeon or anatomist onsite. Check the latest dates and times.
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