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Feedback to Candidates

MRCP(UK) Part 1 and MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examinations

In results letters candidates are sent information clearly setting out:

  • their Examination Result – whether the candidate has passed or failed the examination
  • their Overall Score – the mark the candidate achieved in the examination
  • the Pass Mark – the mark required to pass the examination.

In addition, the results letter also includes a detailed analysis of the candidate’s performance in the exam broken down by specialty*, an example of which is as follows:

Specialty  Answered Correctly % 
Cardiology   47
Clinical Haematology and Oncology   50
Clinical Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology  79
Clinical Science   71
 Dermatology  73
 Endocrinology  73
 Gastroenterology  92
 Geriatric Medicine  50
 Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Diseases  83
 Nephrology  56
 Neurology  64
Ophthalmology  100 
 Psychiatry 78 
 Respiratory Medicine 87 
Rheumatology  83 

* Please note that these categories are for indicative purposes only and do not represent absolute classifications

This is provided so that candidates may have a meaningful understanding of their performance in the examination, and to facilitate them to identify areas of relative strength and weakness.

Candidates looking for further advice on their performance in the examination are advised to discuss the breakdown of their marks with their clinical tutor or sponsor, who will be the best person to advise them.