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MFD RCSI is a two-part online dental membership examination. Part 1 tests general dental knowledge through a 3-hour MCQ/SBA paper, while Part 2 tests non-specialist clinical reasoning in a 90-minute assessment. Preparation should combine exam logistics with applied general dentistry: diagnosis, restorative care, periodontal management, oral surgery, paediatrics, radiography, emergencies, infection control, consent, safeguarding and communication.
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1A candidate asks what credential the MFD RCSI examination leads toward. Which answer is most accurate?
A.Membership of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
B.Mastership in Forensic Dentistry of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
C.Medical Fellowship in Dentistry awarded by the Irish Dental Council
D.Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Explanation: MFD RCSI is the Membership of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. The Faculty regulations describe it as a two-part diploma examination intended to evidence knowledge, experience, and clinical competence beyond the primary dental qualification.
2Which description matches the current online MFD RCSI Part 1 examination format in the Faculty regulations?
A.A 90 minute clinical reasoning assessment only
B.A three hour online paper with 75 true-or-false MCQ stems, each with five branches, plus 33 SBA questions
C.A face-to-face OSCE with 15 stations and no written component
D.Two 15 minute viva voce examinations plus a case presentation
Explanation: The current Part 1 is a three hour online paper. It contains 75 MCQ stems with five independently true-or-false branches and 33 single best answer questions, so candidates need both breadth and speed.
3An MFD Part 2 candidate preparing for the online version asks what skill the paper primarily tests. Which answer is best?
A.Specialist-level orthodontic diagnosis and appliance design
B.Application of non-specialist clinical knowledge through a 90 minute clinical reasoning assessment
C.Memorisation of basic science facts only, without clinical context
D.Laboratory technique in prosthodontic procedures
Explanation: The online Part 2 is described by RCSI as a Clinical Reasoning Assessment requiring application of non-specialist-level clinical knowledge over 90 minutes. That makes practical diagnosis, prioritisation, and treatment planning central to preparation.
4A recent dental graduate wants to sit MFD RCSI Part 1. What is the key entry requirement stated by the Faculty?
A.Completion of three years of specialty training
B.An undergraduate dental qualification recognised by RCSI
C.A valid MFD Part 1 pass from another college
D.Twelve months of licensed practice after graduation
Explanation: For MFD Part 1, candidates must hold an undergraduate dental qualification recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. The Part 1 may be taken after graduation; the 12 month licensed-practice requirement applies to Part 2.
5Which candidate best meets the standard MFD RCSI Part 2 eligibility requirements?
A.A graduate of 6 months who has passed Part 1 and holds a current BLS certificate
B.A dentist 14 months after graduation, licensed to practise for 13 months, with MFD Part 1 and a valid CPR/BLS certificate
C.A dental student in final year with a booked CPR course
D.A dentist 18 months after graduation who has no Part 1, equivalent, or DipPCDRCSI and no CPR/BLS certificate
Explanation: Part 2 normally requires at least 12 months since graduation, at least 12 months licensed to practise after any pre-registration requirements, MFD Part 1 or an accepted equivalent or DipPCDRCSI, and a valid CPR/BLS certificate. The correct candidate satisfies all of those elements.
6A candidate's BLS certificate expired one month before the MFD Part 2 sitting. How should this be handled under the Faculty regulations?
A.It is acceptable if the candidate passed BLS at any time after dental graduation
B.It is acceptable only if the certificate expired less than 90 days ago
C.It is not acceptable because CPR/BLS certificates must be valid on the date of the examination
D.It is irrelevant because CPR/BLS never applies to MFD Part 2
Explanation: The regulations state that CPR certificates must be completed within two years and must be valid on the date the exam takes place. Out-of-date BLS certificates are specifically not accepted, so the candidate must renew before the sitting.
7A dentist has passed the Diploma of Primary Care Dentistry, RCSI, and wants to know its relevance to MFD Part 2. Which advice is best?
A.It can satisfy the Part 1 route for entry to MFD Part 2, provided the other Part 2 requirements are also met
B.It automatically awards MFD without sitting Part 2
C.It replaces the need for 12 months licensed practice
D.It is unrelated to MFD Part 2 eligibility
Explanation: The Faculty materials state that possession of DipPCDRCSI is an accepted route for presenting for MFD Part 2, alongside MFD Part 1 or equivalent qualifications. It does not remove the separate graduation, licensure, and CPR/BLS requirements.
8A 2026 applicant budgets for the Faculty event listings. Which fee pairing matches the listed 2026 MFD exams?
A.Part 1 EUR 700 and Part 2 EUR 850
B.Part 1 EUR 850 and Part 2 EUR 950
C.Part 1 EUR 950 and Part 2 EUR 850
D.Part 1 EUR 800 and Part 2 EUR 800
Explanation: The Faculty event listing for 2026 shows MFD Part 1 at EUR 850 and MFD Part 2 at EUR 950. Fees can change by sitting, so candidates should still check the active Faculty listing before applying.
9A candidate waits until the published closing date but the online MFD application has already closed because capacity was reached. Which statement best reflects the Faculty's general regulations?
A.The Faculty must accept all applications until midnight on the closing date
B.Once the maximum quota is reached, no further applications are accepted even if this is before the advertised closing date
C.The candidate is automatically waitlisted for the next sitting
D.A late application is accepted if the candidate pays an administrative surcharge
Explanation: RCSI's general regulations state that applications must be received by the closing date, but also that no further applications are accepted once the maximum quota is reached. Practically, candidates should apply early and not treat the closing date as a guaranteed seat.
10After sitting an RCSI examination, a candidate posts remembered question content on a private study forum. Which principle is most directly breached?
A.The candidate code of conduct on disseminating examination content
B.The requirement to pay the annual subscription after conferral
C.The requirement to use a hardwired internet connection
D.The rule that Part 1 contains equal Section 1 and Section 2 content
Explanation: The RCSI candidate code of conduct prohibits reproducing, disseminating, or posting examination content by oral, written, electronic, or memorised means. Breaches may lead to serious disciplinary consequences, including refusal to examine or issue a certificate.
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