Preparation for the Examination

The Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom recommend that candidates prepare for the Examination by gaining clinical experience in hospital posts involving the care of emergency medical patients, whether adults or children, and by studying up-to-date postgraduate clinical textbooks and current medical journals.

A number of publications are produced to assist candidates preparing for the Examination.

There are a number of courses available to help candidates prepare for the Examination. Details of some of these courses are contained in the "Guide to Postgraduate Degrees, Diplomas and Courses in Medicine". This is published by and is available from the National Advice Centre. Most courses are advertised in the medical press.

The Royal Colleges of Physicians do not provide lists of recommended MRCP(UK) courses.

For MRCP(UK) courses provided by the three Colleges that make up the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom please follow the links below:

• Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
• Royal College of Physicians, London