MASTERS EXAMINATION

It is an exam to assess the ability of the students whether have achieved enough knowledge and skills to pass the 1st year to proceed to next 3 years of studies and training.

At the end of 4th year , the candidate need to pass the exit examination to be a surgeon.

Students are given 4 attempts to sit for the exam.If they fail all four attempts, they have no chance to become a surgeon.

As per the understanding they are given HLP (scholarship or paid leave) which covers till 4 attempts , after that no more of HLP, thus they can’t attempt anymore.

It is a pity after undergoing a gruelling training and academic teaching for past four years.This individual need to quit surgical pursuant because limited to 4  attempts as HLP doesn’t cover the candidate anymore.

Hence a suggestion and a point to ponder by the exam senate and senior colleagues to consider on providing more than 4 attempts though HLP doesn’t cover.

To consider these candidates another 3 attempts by their own effort that is doing the preparation by themselves, paying the exams fees and taking their own leave, as they have completed the training and required academic teaching.

If they able to pass with their effort by the 7th attempt, then to absorb the candidate in specialists service.This gives an opportunity to the few who really determined to become a surgeon to complete their effort and it overcomes the restriction to 4 attempts due to HLP.