RCSI has launched a new AI-powered communications simulator designed to support candidates preparing for the MRCS Part B examination.

Available to candidates sitting the MRCS Part B examination in RCSI's domestic and international centres, the RCSI MRCS CommunicAItions Simulator provides an interactive learning experience focused on the communication skills assessed during the examination.

The platform allows candidates to practise a wide range of scenarios, including history taking, delivering bad news, clinical handovers, disclosure of error and telephone communication. The resource features an AI development portal, unlimited mock communication exams covering a multitude of scenarios and real-time feedback from a dedicated AI avatar.

Developed in response to feedback from previous MRCS Part B candidates, the simulator is designed to help candidates build confidence and refine their communication skills in advance of the examination.

Professor Peter Gillen (MCh, FRCSI), Associate Professor of Surgery, said: “This simulation platform has been designed to help candidates prepare for the communications skills stations in the MRCS Part B examination. Scenarios include breaking bad news, history taking, disclosure of error and communicating by telephone. We hope MRCS candidates find this real-time experience of communicating with an avatar to be of help in your upcoming MRCS Part B examinations.”

Access to the MRCS CommunicAItions Simulator is available to candidates who register for one of RCSI's upcoming MRCS Part B examinations.

For more information, please visit the Intercollegiate MRCS exam in surgery webpage.