Exam-realistic questions
Clinical vignettes test judgement and application across cardiac, thoracic, congenital, transplantation, physiology, and haemodynamics.
About CardioThoracic SBA
Serious preparation for high-stakes clinical judgement
CardioThoracic SBA is a focused learning platform for postgraduate cardiothoracic surgery candidates preparing for FRCS-level single best answer examinations.
Learning after every answer
Clear explanations and key takeaways turn each response into a revision opportunity, whether correct or incorrect.
Progress you can act on
Practice and mock performance reveal weak categories, accuracy trends, and the next areas that deserve attention.
Built around the FRCS syllabus
A structured question bank, not a generic quiz collection.
Cardiac surgeryIschaemic, valvular, aortic, congenital, transplantation, MCS, and perioperative care.
Thoracic surgeryAirway, mediastinum, lung cancer, staging, pleura, chest wall, diaphragm, and general management.
Clinical reasoningFive-option SBA format with one defensible best answer and detailed rationale.
Our learning approach
Preparation should guide decisions, not just count clicks.
FocusBuild targeted sessions by disease, category, difficulty, or high-yield tag.
RehearseUse timed mock papers to practise under realistic examination constraints.
ReflectReview explanations, flag difficult questions, keep notes, and return to weak areas.