Membership CAI MCQ
The Membership of the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland (MCAI) MCQ is an internationally recognised high stakes assessment of anaesthetists in training knowledge. The MCAI MCQ is a national test of knowledge as laid out in the MCAI syllabus agreed with the Medical Council of Ireland. The examination is embedded in the curriculum and anaesthetists in training may not progress to the OSCE/SOE components of the MCAI without success in this examination.
Key Dates
| Trial Exam Dates | Exam | Times | Exam application closing date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 June 2021 | Trial Membership CAI MTF | 09:00 – 10:00 | 03 May 2021 |
| 2 June 2021 | Trial Membership CAI SBA | 11:00 – 12:00 | 03 May 2021 |
| 1 September 2021 | Trial Membership CAI MTF | 09:00 – 10:00 | 30 July 2021 |
| 1 September 2021 | Trial Membership CAI SBA | 11:00 – 12:00 | 30 July 2021 |
Autumn examinations will proceed as per timetable below.
| Application Opening Date | Application Closing Date | Exam Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2020 | 17 Dec 2020 | 20 Jan 2021 | Online |
| 9 Apr 2021 | 3 May 2021 | 9 Jun 2021 | Online |
| 29 June 2021 | 30 Jul 2021 | 08 Sep 2021 | Online |
Apply for Examination
Step 1:
Check if you are eligible to sit exam. You must be a registered medical practitioner, with a primary medical qualification acceptable to the Irish Medical Council, and have been employed as an anaesthetist for 6 months, prior to exam date. Please read the full Examinations Regulations.(pdf)
Step 2:
Download reference template for your Head of Department to sign.
Step 3:
FAQ’s / Application Process
1.Your bank card details 2.Your digital passport-sized photo (jpg) 3. A signed Head of Department Declaration (pdf)