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Introduction

Examiners play a very important part in the running of the MRCP(UK) and Specialty Certificate Examinations (SCEs). This section provides information for Examiners - members of all MRCP(UK) boards and committees, members of the MRCP(UK) and SCE question-writing groups, PACES Examiners, Host Examiners/Registrars, Chair of Examiners, 11th Examiners and Trainee Examiners.

About examiners

Definition

An Examiner is defined as:

• Anyone involved in question writing for the MRCP(UK) and SCE Examinations (e.g. Specialty Question Groups).
• Full and co-opted members of the MRCP(UK) Part 1,  Part 2 and SCE Examining Boards and the MRCP(UK) Clinical Examining Board.
• Members of the MRCP(UK) Part 1, Part 2 and SCE Standard Setting Groups.
• Members of the panel of examiners for the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES).
• Full and co-opted members of the MRCP(UK) Management Board and associated advisory committees.

MRCP(UK) and Specialty Certificate Examining Boards and Committees - Remit and Responsibilities

A clearly stated set of responsibilities, membership, time commitment and performance review is defined for each MRCP(UK) board, committee and a new appointee of these groups. For more details please read the Remit and Responsibilities document:

 Remit and Responsibilities