WELCOME TO THE MRCP(UK) EXAMINATION WEBSITE

Introduction

Welcome to the redesigned website for candidates of the MRCP(UK) Examination. The website contains the information candidates will require to progress through the three parts of the MRCP(UK) Examination and the Specialty Knowledge Based Assessment (Specialty KBA).

What is the MRCP(UK) Examination

The three Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom share a common membership examination in general medicine: this is the examination for the Diploma of Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom. Successful candidates are eligible to apply for the award of the MRCP(UK) Diploma. Read more about the place of the MRCP(UK) Examination in medical training, you can also read more about the history of the MRCP(UK) Examination.

NEW What is the Specialty KBA

The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK, in association with the Specialist Societies, has embarked upon a programme to deliver Knowledge Based Assessments (KBAs) within the new specialist training structure. The aim of these national assessments, which will compliment workplace-based assessments, is to ensure that trainees have sufficient knowledge of their specialty to practice safely and competently as consultants.

Find out about the Specialty KBA.

Important notice: Changes to the MRCP(UK) Examination

The MRCP(UK) Examination provides information on candidates’ core medical knowledge, basic clinical problem solving skills and the management of common and important medical emergencies. The core medical knowledge and skills tested in the MRCP(UK) Examination provide the very basis that equips doctors to proceed to focus on individual specialties, secure in their grounding in other systems. In recognition that the rate of acquisition of core medical knowledge and practical clinical skills may differ the MRCP(UK) Management Board has decided that the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written and Part 2 Clinical (PACES) Examinations can, in future, be taken in any order. In addition, to ease the time pressures on trainees, the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination will be made available sooner and the "18 month rule" revised to allow examination entry once 12 months have elapsed after graduation.

The changes in respect to eligibility for and entry to the MRCP(UK) Examination will be applicable to UK and International candidates.

Please note
The information on this website should be used as guidance for taking the MRCP(UK) Examination and Specialty KBA. It endeavours to be accurate on the day of viewing but inevitably there will be changes to the arrangements for exam delivery. Any such changes will be set out in the News section.

For detailed information on the rules and regulations governing the MRCP(UK) Examination, candidates are asked to consult the MRCP(UK) Regulations and Information for Candidates publication. Any queries regarding the interpretation of the MRCP(UK) Regulations should be referred to the MRCP(UK) Central Office.

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