Examinations

All SpR's are required to sit the FFRRCSI (Fellowship of the Faculty of Radiologist Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland) and it is required for CCST. The examination into 2 parts 1^st part (or primary Fellowship) and 2^nd part (of final Fellowship).

1. The Primary Examination for the Fellowship of the Faculty of Radiologists RCSI in radiation oncology, the Primary FFRRCSI (First FRCR) is held at the end of the first year. 

The examination for the Primary FFRRCSI in radiation oncology is set and convened by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) but sat in Ireland.  (The First FRCR examination is recognised by the Faculty of Radiologists RCSI).

The syllabus, examination regulations and structure are available on the website www.rcr.ac.uk

Failure to obtain the Primary FFRRCSI (First FRCR) after 4 attempts will lead to the SpR leaving the training programme.

2.      The Final Examination for the Fellowship of the Faculty of Radiologists RCSI, the Final FFRCSI is held after not less than 3 years of certified training in a radiation oncology post.

Rules and Regulations