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Joint Molecular & Cytogenetic FRCPath
Written Option Workshop
Guy's Hospital
17-01-11
Gemma Monaghan
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First
• Welcome• Toilets, fire exits• Mentor list – thanks to Sally Cottrell• Feedback questionnaire• Thanks
– Speakers– Example written options
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Programme
2.00 Part 2 Written Options.........................Gemma
2.25 Coffee & View Successful Written Options
3.10 Casebook...................................Andrea/Gemma
3.20 PhD thesis...............................................Gemma
3.30 Papers......................................................Louise
3.40 Dissertation.............................................Teresa
3.50 Examiner's perspective..........................Teresa
4.10 Future Plans for the FRCPath…… Jonathan
4.30 Close
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Information for Candidates
• http://www.rcpath.org/resources/pdf/genetics2011_v2.pdf
• http://www.rcpath.org/resources/pdf/Molecular_Genetics.pdf
• http://www.rcpath.org/resources/pdf/Clinical_Cytogenetics.pdf
• http://www.rcpath.org/resources/pdf/Exam_Regs_2011_Version_1.pdf
• http://www.rcpath.org/resources/pdf/Guidance_for_candidates_undertaking_written_projects_for_Part_2_Examination2011.pdf
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When to take Part 2?
– Normally not taken until eight yrs post degree
– Does not have to be a large gap between Parts 1 and 2
• if Part 1 attained ~6–7 yrs post-degree or more can move rapidly to Part 2
– Candidates are required to give evidence of widening experience over at least 2 yrs training by examination of a written component & an oral exam
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Written Options
• a) a casebook. • b) a dissertation • c) ≥ 3 refereed published papers • d) a PhD/MD thesis, normally
completed during the training period
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Proposal
• Must submit a proposal to RCPath – Dissertation – Casebook – Papers
• If possible, submit a proposal before commencing a PhD thesis for approval
• College ask for modifications to significant number of projects so approval is advisable
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When to Submit a Proposal?
• Only submit “written work” proposal after successful completion of the part 1 written exam
• Cannot submit completed written option until passed part 1 practical
• Can submit proposals by email – [email protected]
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Proposal Content
• Proposal should outline the project – background– aims– methods– significance of the study– include approval of a relevant ethics
committee where appropriate• Proposal no more than 1500 words
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Submitting Written Component
• Submit within 3 yrs of proposal approved
• If fail to submit in time:– need to apply for an extension,
giving reasons OR– submit a new proposal
• Written component must be awarded a pass mark before the oral exam taken
• If taking next viva exam, must submit written 6 months before the part 2 viva date
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Part 2 Viva
• Teresa
• Separate self help for viva preparation
• Must have passed written component
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Written Options
• a) a casebook. • b) a dissertation • c) ≥ 3 refereed published papers • d) a PhD/MD thesis, normally
completed during the training period
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Casebook
7-8 cases • Supervisor to confirm candidate
has made major contribution to the cases
• Candidate must make clear their personal involvement in each case
• Include discussion of significance of findings & survey of literature
• Total length ~10,000 to 20,000 words– excluding refs– would not normally >20,000
words
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Dissertation
• Purpose of dissertation - “to allow assessment of candidate's practical ability based on work performed in the department in which they are employed & their ability to report and assess the significance of their findings. It is a test of candidates ability to analyse, criticise and present data”
Dissertation (2)
• Project should arise from the normal work and interests of the department
• May wish to choose a topic on analytical work
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Dissertation (3)
• Usually 4000-6000 words in length (excluding bibliography)
• Research work used – Human molecular genetics– Human cytogenetics
• Reasonably up to date • Include declaration if any of the
work has been submitted in support of another qualification eg PhD
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Casebook & Dissertation
• English• Standard of dissertation project
should be such that it is suitable for publication in a scientific journal
• Standard of writing in casebook should be equivalent to that expected for publication of a case report in a scientific journal
• Illustrations & tables interleaved appropriately with text
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Casebook & Dissertation ( 2)
• Include statement indicating any work that has been published (list the references)– Cannot simply reproduce published
work– Present in a revised, amplified or
extended form– Candidate is the major contributor
to relevant publications (usually 1st named author)
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Casebook & Dissertation ( 3)
• Any scientific or technical help acknowledged
• Double spacing (except references)• Must be bound (preferably plastic
spine) – Allow for alterations• Two bound & one electronic• Written work scanned for improper
citation or plagiarism using source-matching software
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PhD/MD Option
• Ideally submit proposal (title & summary) prior to undertaking PhD to ensure project work acceptable
Or • Submit 1 copy of completed thesis &
university confirmation of the award & full CV
• Reasonably up to date– Ideally during period of training– Within past 6 years
PhD/MD option
• If PhD too old:
- can be rewritten as a dissertation– results & subject up to date in
light of current research & publications
PhD/MD Thesis
• Thesis should :– Demonstrate that have experience in current
techniques– Bulk of work should normally be during
training– Not more than 6 years old
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Papers Option
• Louise Lavender talk• Examples
– 6 NF2 papers (5 first author, 1 multi)
– 14 FAP, HNPCC, other polyposis syndromes (4 first author, 10 multi)
– 17 molecular classification of MODY (1 sole, 3 first, 1 last, 11 multi)
• Commentary - length not specified– ~3000-4000 words
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Assessment of Written Work
• Teresa
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Submitting Written Option
• Printed application form to the Examination Dept RCPath – Do not send to examiner
• If want to take viva – send it 6 months before exam candidate wishes to enter
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Submitting Written Option
• Sponsored by fellow of the college involved in your training– Certify candidate has personally
carried out the work• If impractical - HOD as sponsor
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Submitting Written Option (2)
• Can submit for both written & viva at same time – Viva entry not confirmed until pass– Withdraw while written under
consideration do not forfeit fee • Can submit written option ONLY
without applying for viva – Do not pay for part 2 exam until
applying for viva component (£505)
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Submitting Written Option (3)
• Other documentation required– passport photo signed &
endorsed by sponsor– Stamped addressed postcard for
confirmation of receipt
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FRCPath by Published Work
• “Granted to persons, whether medically qualified or not, who submit published works of sufficient distinction on pathology and related subjects”
• Not normally intended for pathologists working in diagnostic departments of the major specialties
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FRCPath by Published Work
• 30 peer-reviewed publications
• first or senior author
• make substantial high-quality contributions to research & practice within the applicant's nominated discipline
• Can contact David Rubinsztein to discuss– [email protected]
• http://www.rcpath.org/resources/pdf/published_works.pdf