Evaluating core surgical training selection: Associations between the Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA), interview performance and offer outcomes in the 2025 UK national cohort

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment in predicting surgical training selection outcomes.
• Analyzed MSRA scores of the 2025 UK national cohort.
• Correlated MSRA performance with interview results and final offer outcomes.
• Evaluated the transparency of the selection process.
• Higher MSRA scores were linked to better interview performance.
• Candidates with strong MSRA results were more likely to receive training offers.
• Findings indicate a need for ongoing assessment of recruitment practices to ensure fairness.