• Part 3 Examination

    After a minimum of six months of Basic Surgical Training, candidates may apply for sitting the Part 3 Examination which is an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). The OSCE consists of 16 stations and is divided into 2 broad content areas of Basic & Applied Science, as well as Communication and Clinical.


    Basic Surgical Trainees MUST PASS all parts of MHKICBSC Examination within four years counting from the commencement date of Basic Surgical Training. Those who cannot do so will be removed from the Surgical Training.

    Candidates must read the Regulations and Syllabus for the Examination for details which are available from the website of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong: Go to Examination page


    Upon the successful completion of 2-year basic surgical training and all parts of the membership examination within a maximum period of 4 years counting from the first day of basic surgical training, trainees can attain membership from the CSHK and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).
    Examination Title The Membership Examination of Hong Kong Intercollegiate Board of Surgical Colleges Part 3 (OSCE)
    Date 17 and 18 March 2023 (Friday and Saturday)
    Open application date 6 December 2022 (Tuesday)
    Close application date 5 January 2023 (Thursday)
    Examination Fee HKICBSC Membership Part 3 HK$26,500.00*

    Note)
    *Payment must be made in full by cheque made payable to: "The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong Ltd."
    Remark
    1) Late applications or incomplete applications (including insufficient postage) for admission will not be considered. No allowance will be made for postal or other delays.

    2) A processing fee HKD$1,325 will be charged for any unsuccessful application, including incomplete application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria, and to make sure all required documentation and fee are submitted by the required date.
    Enquiries To enquire, please contact Ms Chloe WONG at 2871 8775 or by email at chloewong@cshk.org
    Eligibility for applying the exam
    Poster
    Application Form
    Regulation
    Syllabus
    Candidate Guidance Notes
    Reference textbook for Part 3 (OSCE)
    Examination Complaints and Appeals Procedures
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