Specialty Certificate Examinations in Dermatology and Geriatric Medicine - Update on entry requirements
22 May 2013
MRCP(UK) is pleased to announce that, following discussions with the British Association of Dermatologist and the British Geriatrics Society, applicants for the Specialty Certificate Examinations (SCEs) in Dermatology and Geriatric Medicine are no longer required to have passed the MRCP(UK) Diploma.
These changes will be effective as of the next examination for each SCE.
For further information please visit the Dermatology and Geriatric Medicine specialty pages.
MRCP(UK) and Specialty Certificate Examinations – Further details available on number of attempts policy
15 May 2013
In accordance with the General Medical Council’s (GMC’s) request, the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is introducing a policy to meet the GMC requirements to set a maximum number of attempts at which a candidate may take each separate part of an examination. The GMC has limited the maximum number of attempts at each part of an examination to six.
The policy will come into effect on 1 January 2014. To find out how to apply for an additional attempt after six and for more information about the policy, please see the new section on the website that includes FAQs and guidance:
Specialty Certificate in Gastroenterology - Results now available
15 May 2013
The results of the Specialty Certificate in Gastroenterology are now available on the website.
To find out your result please sign in to My MRCP(UK) or contact sce.queries@mrcpuk.org
Specialty Certificate Examination in Medical Oncology - Application period now open
7 May 2013
The application period for the Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) in Medical Oncology is now open.
The application period closes on 4 June 2013 for candidates taking the exam outside the UK and on 30 July 2013 for candidates in the UK. Candidates taking the exam in the UK may book a place at a Pearson VUE centre from 3 June 2013.
The examination takes place on 3 September 2013.
Application for the examination is online through My MRCP(UK). For details of how to apply, please go to the Application section.
For more details about the SCE in Medical Oncology, please visit the Medical Oncology page.
MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination 2013/1 – Results now available
3 May 2013
The results of the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination 2013/1 (held on 10 & 11 April 2013) are now available on the website.
Candidates who have a My MRCP(UK) account may check their results within the Exam History section of their account. Candidates who do not have a My MRCP(UK) account may register for one.
Candidates who have now successfully completed all parts of the MRCP(UK) may view information about what to do next on the Form of Faith page.
Results letters will be posted to candidates by Friday 10 May 2013. Results will not be given out by telephone, fax or email. Results letters will not be re-issued until 24 May 2013.
MRCP(UK) Examiners - Vacancies on MRCP(UK) Part 1 examination standard setting group
22 April 2013
MRCP(UK) is looking to appoint two new members to the Part 1 Examination Standard Setting Group, one for respiratory medicine and one for rheumatology.
The successful applicants will be responsible for evaluating the level of difficulty of each question in the examination paper in order to set the pass mark, and ensuring that the quality and standards of individual questions is at an appropriate level.
Further information is available at: http://www.mrcpuk.org/Examiners/Pages/Get-involved.aspx
We would be very grateful if you could make any of your colleagues who you think may be interested in applying aware of this vacancy.
The closing date for applications is 31 May 2013. If you would like any further information, please contact policy.officer@mrcpuk.org
MRCP(UK) - Changes to data protection statement
22 April 2013
The MRCP(UK) data protection statement has been changed to allow personal and examination data to be shared with the General Medical Council (GMC) to produce the Annual Speciality Report (ASR).
Also, upon release of results MRCP(UK) Central Office will share candidates’ results (pass/fail) data with the UK postgraduate Deaneries and other departments within the Royal Colleges of Physicians including the JRCPTB (e-portfolio) for the purpose of monitoring progress during training and assisting recruitment in specialty training posts; this does not apply to any candidate who has not been appointed to a core or higher specialty training programme in the UK.
For more information please visit the GMC website.
The new data protection statement is available on the MRCP(UK) website.
Reminder regarding annual MRCP(UK) Clinicians census
22 April 2013
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom conducts an annual census of all those working on the academic development of its examinations in order to be able to demonstrate to the candidates, the public, and its regulator the General Medical Council (GMC), that it meets the high quality standards expected. All those contributing to the MRCP(UK) diploma and Specialty Certificate Examinations must complete the census annually to ensure accurate reporting to the GMC.
The census has been emailed to all those contributing. If you have not completed yours, please do so as soon as possible.
Please email catrin.pinheiro-torres@mrcpuk.org if you have any queries about the census.
Specialty Certificate Examination in Palliative Medicine – Update to blueprint
15 April 2013
The blueprint for the Specialty Certificate Examination in Palliative Medicine has been updated. The blueprint now provides you with more information on how the topics that will be tested link to the curriculum. The number of questions to expect on each topic remains the same. The second page of the blueprint gives more detail about the areas of the curriculum that link to each of the topics listed on the first page.
To view the new blueprint in detail see:
MRCP(UK) Part 1 and 2 Examinations - 2014 dates available
1 March 2013
MRCP(UK) is pleased to announce that the 2014 MRCP(UK) Part 1 and Part 2 examination dates have now been published.
For further details, please refer to the Exam Dates pages of this website.
Specialty Certificate Examination in Infectious Diseases - Application period now open
15 May 2013
The application period for the Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) in Infectious Diseases is now open.
The application period closes on 12 June 2013 for candidates taking the exam outside the UK and on 7 August 2013 for candidates in the UK. Candidates taking the exam in the UK may book a place at a Pearson VUE centre from 11 June 2013.
The examination takes place on 11 September 2013.
Application for the examination is online through My MRCP(UK). For details of how to apply, please go to the Application section.
For more details about the SCE in Infectious Diseases, please visit the Infectious Diseases page
MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) 2013/1 - All UAE centres are now full
08 November 2012
MRCP(UK) Central Office would like to announce that the Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi (Al Ain) centres for 2013/1 PACES are now full. No further applications for these centres will be accepted.
All enquiries about existing applications to these centres should be directed to the local organiser.
Specialty Certificate Examination in Medical Oncology – Resource list available
25 October 2012
A resource list is available to help those preparing for the Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) in Medical Oncology. Preparation for the SCE requires a wide breadth of knowledge around the curriculum and the information provided shows candidates where some further information can be found. View the suggested resources:
Exam roles for clinicians - find out how to get involved
16 October 2012
High quality exams depend on high quality physicians to lead them. We rely on the 270 physicians on the various exam boards – and hundreds more who write questions and examine PACES candidates – to deliver examinations that are truly world class.
Are you already involved in the exams, but would like to try something new? Do you know colleagues who could contribute their knowledge and skills, and ensure we stay in touch with current clinical practice and NHS realities? In return, these roles offer excellent opportunities for continuing professional development and to network with like-minded colleagues across different specialties.
To read more and to find out how to apply please see:
MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) 2013/1 – Overseas application period changed
11 September 2012
Candidates wishing to apply for the 2013/1 diet of PACES at Overseas centres are advised that the application period has been changed from the previously advertised dates.
The updated application period dates are available on the Overseas Exam Dates page.
The UK application period for the 2013/1 diet remains unchanged.