MRCGP – Member of the Royal College of GP’s – has passed the specialty training programme and is on the GMC GP Specialty register
MRCP Member of the Royal College of Physicians – has passed the specialty examination of the Royal College of Physicians
MRCS Has passed the Intercollegiate Membership examination of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons. Regarded as initial requirement to start specialty training – Is a trainee surgeon – not eligible to be on the Specialist register and not a specialist. Cannot use the term Mr / Miss
FRCS(XXXX) Has passed specialist examination in specialty is on the Specialist Register. Can use the prefix Mr. / Miss Trained surgeon in that specialty – and can be appointed as a Consultant in the NHS. Specialty areas are:
Cardiothoracic
General Surgery
Neurosurgery
Ophthalmology
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Otolaryngology
Paediatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Vascular
Urology
No other subspecialties or groups are recognized in the UK
BDS: Dentists may use the courtesy title “Dr” in relation to their work in the dental area. The GDC does not prohibit the use of the title ‘Doctor’ as a courtesy title in the case of dentists. Dentists who choose to use the title must ensure that it is not used in a way which could mislead the public, for example by giving the impression that the dentist is a registered medical practitioner if they are not.”
PDS Surgery 