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MRCP(UK) regularly reviews the guidance provided for candidates and the regulations that govern the examinations.

The MRCP(UK) examination regulations have been updated following review by the MRCP(UK) Management and Policy Board.

The MRCP(UK) regulations have been updated to reflect the changes that have recently been introduced to facilitate delivery of the examinations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We regularly review the regulations governing the examinations we delivers.

The MRCP(UK) examination regulations have been updated to reflect recent changes to PACES following the return to the pre-COVID exam format as well as some minor changes to infection control guidance from the 2022/2 diet.

As a consequence of the latest lockdown restrictions announced by the governments of the UK, the Federation of the three UK Royal Colleges of Physicians has taken the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the paper-based Part 1 examination due to take place in written centres in all four UK nations on Tuesday 12 January.

The MRCP(UK) examinations are recognised around the world as quality benchmarks of medical knowledge and clinical skills.

We are currently reviewing the full details of the latest UK government lockdown restrictions to understand the impact these will have on the upcoming Part 1 exam on 12 January 2021 for candidates sitting in England.