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COMPONENT 02 // INTERPRETFRCR PART 2B EXAMINATION

FRCR 2B Long Cases:Structured Reporting.

6 complex multimodality cases in 75 minutes. Learn to synthesize extensive CT, MRI, ultrasound, and plain radiograph series into concise, high-scoring reports with clinical management recommendations.

CASES IN EXAM6 Full Studies
TIME ALLOCATED75 Minutes
TIME PER CASE12.5 Minutes
MAXIMUM SCORE48 Marks (8/case)
THE REPORTING TEMPLATE

The 4-Section Architecture.Writing reports that score.

Examiners mark according to explicit clinical categories. Following a disciplined four-section framework prevents mark loss from forgotten incidentals or omitted clinical next steps.

01

Observations & Pertinent Negatives

Succinct, anatomical inventory of abnormal features, measurements, enhancements, and decisive negatives (e.g. no bowel obstruction, no vascular occlusion).

02

Principal & Differential Diagnoses

A ranked hierarchy of top differential considerations tailored to patient age, clinical presentation, and radiologic discriminators.

03

Management & Multidisciplinary Advice

Clear, actionable clinical instructions: urgent surgical consult, urgent MDT discussion, endoscopic ultrasound, or follow-up imaging interval.

Frequent Long Case Pitfalls

  • Over-typing extensive non-pertinent anatomy, consuming valuable typing time without gaining marks.
  • Hedging with endless differential lists without committing to the single most probable clinical diagnosis.
  • Missing secondary clues on Scout/Topogram films (e.g. subtle lung nodules on abdominal CT scout).
  • Failing to mention emergency life-threatening complications (e.g. pneumoperitoneum, vessel cut-off).

Examiner Rubric & Mark Distribution

Each long case is marked out of 8 points by two independent examiners, yielding a total of 16 points per case (96 points total scaled to 48 aggregate).

8.0 Marks: Outstanding report with complete findings, definitive diagnosis, and optimal management.
6.0 Marks: Pass mark standard — principal pathology recognized with safe, appropriate clinical next steps.
5.5 Marks: Borderline borderline fail — missed secondary finding or vague, unsafe management advice.
4.0 Marks: Serious miss — missed core emergency pathology with dangerous clinical advice.
TARGETED PREPARATION

Relevant Programmes.Built for interpret mastery.

Dedicated intensive cohorts designed to drill this specific examination component under authentic exam pressure.

LIVE COHORTFRCR Part 2B

Final Flight — 3 Day Crash Course

3 days. One focus. Your exam.

A 3 day, exam focused, intensive crash course with non-Radiopaedia, personalised handpicked cases — to brush up your knowledge before the exam and be fully prepared for exam day.

Hotseat£99
Observer£69

Additional 10% discount if you have a booking in hand.

  • 3 day intensive revision
  • Personalised and handpicked by experts
  • The perfect final brush-up before your exam

Your Final Checklist

  • Revision
  • Confidence
  • Exam ready
  • Take off

What’s included

  • 3 day intensive revision
  • Non-Radiopaedia curated cases
  • Handpicked by experts
  • Exam-day strategy
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