Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the introduction of the new PACES examination, originally scheduled for 2020, had to be delayed. We are pleased to confirm that the new format (also previously referred to as PACES23) has now been introduced from the third Diet of 2023*.
The Acute Medicine & Palliative Medicine SCE 2023/01 exam results have now been released.
Candidates can view results within MyMRCP(UK).
The MRCP(UK) Part 1 2023/03 exam results have now been released.
Candidates can view results by logging into their MyMRCP(UK) here.
Kindly note that MRCP(UK) services are currently impacted by an IT outage. We are currently working with our IT team to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, and will provide an update in due course. Thank you for your understanding.
Our next live Twitter Q&A is taking place on Thursday 21 September from 3pm-4pm. We warmly invite you to take the opportunity to ask our medical directors any questions you have about exams.
Join the conversation here.
The recent issue regarding an IT outage affecting services is resolved. Thank you for your understanding.
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Medical Director for Assessments to provide clinical and academic leadership for the MRCP(UK) examinations: Part 1, Part 2 Written, PACES, and the 11 Specialty Certificate and European Specialty Examinations, two of which are harmonised European examinations.
Please see the advert for more details, including the role specification and closing date.
The recent issue regarding payments for some Part 1 2023/04 candidates is resolved.
We rely on many organisations and individuals to give up their time and resources in the delivery of PACES every year. In recognition of this commitment, we have developed the PACES Champion Award. Both UK and international recipients are chosen from nominations which are put forward by anyone who is involved in the exam.
The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking to appoint a Deputy Director for IMPACT (Ill Medical Patients’ Acute Care and Treatment).
The Respiratory Medicine SCE 2023/01 exam results have now been released.
Candidates can view results within MyMRCP(UK).
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From the 2023/4 diet, delivery of the Part 1 and Part 2 will move to online, centre-based exams for our international candidates. This will replace the pencil and paper format. The application process is the same as before and the exam content and format remains unchanged, so candidates should prepare in the same way as they normally would.
For more information on how to prepare for the exams including online practice tests, click here.
Applications for the 2023/4 Part 1 open on 14 August.
The Medical Oncology SCE 2023/01 exam results have now been released.
Candidates can view results within MyMRCP(UK).
The Rheumatology SCE 2023/01 exam results have now been released.
Candidates can view results within MyMRCP(UK).
There will be four broad prioritisation categories (see below) for allocating candidates living and working in the UK to available PACES places.
Category 1
Category 2a
As we launch PACES23 from the third diet of 2023, learn about the changes and what remains the same by joining us for our webinar at 1pm - 3pm (BST) on Friday 4 August 2023.
During the presentations, you will have the opportunity to submit questions via the question box which will then be answered by our Medical Directors during the live Q&A at the end.
Click here for more information.
Following a recent review, our examination regulations have been updated by the MRCP(UK) Management and Policy Board.
Amendments have been made to section 3.6 covering concessionary fees and section 4.7 regarding changes to PACE. These changes apply from the 2023/03 diets. The updated version of the regulations can be found here.
Please familiarise yourself with the regulations ahead of sitting any upcoming exam.
We have a long-standing policy to allow doctors in the UK who hold recognised refugee status to pay a reduced fee of £50 when applying to sit the Part 1 Examination.
Following a review of this policy, the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK has decided that this reduced fee will also apply to both the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written and PACES examinations from the 2023/03 diets.
The RCP has appointed Dr Rasha Mukhtar to the post of senior examiner for PACES examinations.
Dr Mukhtar takes over the role from Dr Abdul-Majeed Salmasi who demits after four years in the role on 30 September.
