Exam Details - Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) Part A
Key Facts
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- Birmingham
- Edinburgh
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Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) Part A
The Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) exam assesses a candidate’s core knowledge and competence in the field of orthodontics at a level expected of a specialist practitioner. Passing this exam demonstrates a high level of expertise in the planning and carrying out orthodontic treatment.
The Examination consists of two parts, Part A and Part B. Both Parts of the Examination must be passed for the award of Membership.
Exam Benefits
- Opportunity to demonstrate a core knowledge of Orthodontics and to exhibit a high level of competence in the planning and provision of orthodontic treatment
- Candidates who are successful in both parts of this exam will be granted Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the College (on payment of such election fee and annual subscription)
Exam Format
The Membership in Orthodontics Part A is a written exam of four hours duration. It consists of two papers, each of two hours duration, taken on the same day. There is a 30 minute comfort break between papers. Each paper includes 90 Short Best Answer (SBA) questions related to topics specified in the learning outcomes.
Exam Eligibility
To be eligible to enter for the Membership Examination, all candidates must:
- Possess a primary dental qualification that is acceptable to the Council of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
- Have satisfactorily completed a period of three years full-time (or part-time equivalent) in appropriate posts, courses and programmes of specialty training. Candidates may, however, enter themselves for Part A after two-years (or part-time equivalent) at the time of sitting, provided their programme director has signed their application form to suggest satisfactory progress has been achieved in their programme.
Full eligibility details can be found in the exam documentation.
Candidates will be permitted a maximum of six attempts at the Part A exam.
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