Notice to candidates in UK Training
Important information for all Core Medical Trainees applying for ST3 posts commencing August 2011:
CORE MEDICAL TRAINEES MUST HAVE FULL MRCP(UK) PRIOR TO ENTRY TO ST3 POSTS FROM AUGUST 2011
The Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB) have accepted that from August 2011, possession of the full MRCP(UK) will become a mandatory requirement for ST3 entry into any of the medical (physicianly) specialties. Candidates currently in UK training should note that doctors entering CMT from August 2009 will not be able to exit successfully from the programme until they have the full MRCP(UK). Candidates expecting confirmation of any MRCP(UK) Examination results in time for application to ST3 posts will need to refer to the MRCP(UK) website for information about result release dates.
The last opportunity for candidates to sit and receive their results by April 2011 is expected to be:
MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination: 2010/3 diet (24 & 25 November 2010)
MRCP(UK) PACES: 2011/1 diet (main assessment period: mid February - March 2011)
Junior doctors may wish to note this information when planning their attempts for MRCP(UK) Examinations. Regulations for MRCP(UK), including entry requirements, can be found at www.mrcpuk.org.
Specialty Certificate Examinations - Sample Questions
Sample questions for the Specialty Certificate Examinations can be found on the individual specialty pages.
They are available for the following specialties: Dermatology; Endocrinology and Diabetes; Gastroenterology; Geriatric Medicine; Infectious Diseases; Nephrology; Neurology; and Respiratory Medicine. Sample questions for other specialties are being developed and will be uploaded when ready.
Specialty Certificate Examinations in Geriatric Medicine and Nephrology – Application Period Extended
Due to technical maintenance, the entire MRCP(UK) website will be closed on Sunday 7 February. As this will negatively impact your ability to apply to the Specialty Certificate Examinations in Geriatric Medicine and Nephrology, we have taken the decision to extend the application period for the affected examinations.
The closing date for the 2010 sittings of the Specialty Certificate Examinations in Geriatric Medicine and Nephrology is now Thursday 11 February.
For information on application to the Specialty Certificate Examinations, go to http://www.mrcpuk.org/SCE/Pages/Application.aspx.
Specialty Certificate Examinations - Riyadh Centres
The examination centre for men in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is now full for the Specialty Certificate Examinations taking place on 24 March 2010. If you wish to take either the Geriatric Medicine or Nephrology Specialty Certificate Examination in Riyadh please contact sce.queries@mrcpuk.org before the closing date for applications to discuss alternative arrangements.
MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination – Changes to the way candidates’ results are processed and reported
In April 2010 a process called equating will be introduced for the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination, resulting in significant changes in the way we process and report candidates’ results.
Please note that equating will not affect the examination itself, and there will be no changes to the content, format or timings of the exam as a result.
For more detailed information please refer to: 
Equating MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination & FAQs
MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical (PACES) Examination: Change to Application Period
This is to remind all candidates that as of 2010 all application periods for the MRCP(UK) PACES Examinations will need to be submitted within a three week application window. The opening and closing dates for upcoming diets can be found on the website examination dates page.
Candidates sitting the MRCP(UK) PACES examination in Chennai on 16-20 March 2010, Kuwait on 22-25 March 2010 and Oman on 18-20 April 2010 should note that they will be permitted to submit a prospective application for the June/July 2010 PACES Examination. Applications will be accepted on a first come first served basis and candidates who pass in Chennai, Kuwait and Oman in 2010/01 will not be subject to any administration fee for withdrawal if they have submitted a prospective application.
Specialty Certificate Examinations in Bangalore
The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom is pleased to announce that, as part of our ongoing commitment to customer convenience, we will be opening a centre in Bangalore, India for the 2010 Specialty Certificate Examinations in Geriatric Medicine and Nephrology. Capacity at this centre is extremely limited, and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. As a result, candidates are advised to apply as early as possible if they wish to sit in Bangalore.
The application period for the SCEs in Geriatric Medicine and Nephrology runs from Monday 4 January 2010 until the closing date of 8 February 2010. The exams will also be delivered in Dubai, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UK.
If you wish to sit SCEs elsewhere in the world, please contact sce.queries@mrcpuk.org. We will investigate requests for centres, but can offer no guarantees that a place will be available.
MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination - Results now available
The results of the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination 2009/3 (held 25-26 November 2009) are now available on the website.
Candidates who have a MyMRCP(UK) online account may check their results within the Exam History section of their account. Candidates who do not have a MyMRCP(UK) account may register for one. Candidates who have chosen to have their result published on the website may check their results via the Results page.
Candidates who have now successfully completed all parts of the MRCP(UK) may view information about what to do next upon Completion of the MRCP(UK).
Results letters will be posted to candidates on 23 December 2009. Results will not be given out by telephone, fax or email. Please wait two weeks before contacting us if you do not receive your letter.
MRCP(UK) Part 1 and Part 2 Written Examinations – Online services in overseas centres
Please note that online applications can now be accepted for all overseas centres, with the exceptions of Hong Kong and Singapore. Candidates still wanting to submit a paper application should refer to the contact details page for the correct address.
MRCP(UK) Part 1 and MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination - To be taken to India (New Delhi)
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians is pleased to announce that the MRCP(UK) Part 1 and MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination will now be held in India (New Delhi) at all diets. This will start from and include the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination to take place in April 2010
Doctors living and working in India, doctors with Indian nationality or doctors who can obtain a visa to enter India are eligible. Please note that obtaining a visa is the responsibility of the candidate and refunds will not be made for any candidate wishing to withdraw after an exam closing date due to visa related problems.
Please refer to the Exam Dates pages of this website for opening and closing dates for applications and for the actual exam dates. Candidates must apply online or send paper applications and fees to the MRCP(UK) Central Office by the relevant closing date. Application forms can be downloaded from this website.
MRCP(UK) Part 1 and Part 2 Written Examination Now Available in Bangladesh (Dhaka)
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians is pleased to announce that from and including the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination in September 2009 the MRCP(UK) Part 1 and MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination will be held in Bangladesh (Dhaka) at all diets going forward. The application period is now open for the exam in September 2009. The closing date for September’s Part 1 Exam is Friday 3 July 2009.
Doctors living and working in Bangladesh or doctors who can obtain a visa to enter Bangladesh are eligible. Please note that obtaining a visa is the responsibility of the candidate and refunds will not be made for any candidate wishing to withdraw after an exam closing date due to visa related problems.
Please refer to the exam dates for opening and closing dates for applications and for the actual exam dates. Candidates must apply online or send paper applications and fees to the MRCP(UK) Central Office by the relevant overseas closing date. Application forms can be downloaded from this website