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Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow

Royal College of Physicians of London

MRCPUK

Regulations andInformation forCandidates

2003 Edition

Compiled and

published for the

Federation of

Royal Colleges of

hysicians of the UK

by the MRCP(UK)

Central Office

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MRCPUK

Regulations andInformation for

Candidates

MRCP(UK) Central Office

Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom

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2003 ROYAL COLLEGES OF PHYSICIANS

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

9 Queen Street

Edinburgh EH2 1JQ

Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow

234/242 St Vincent Street

Glasgow G2 5RJ

Royal College of Physicians of London

11 St Andrews Place

London NW1 4LE

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may bereproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, inany form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,photocopying, recording or otherwise without the priorpermission of the copyright owners.

First Published 2003

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FOREWORD

The MRCP(UK) Examination Regulations 2003 have been revised since the

last Regulations were published in 2002.

These Regulations apply from 1 January 2003 to the MRCP(UK) Examination

(General Medicine) and cover the two paper Examinations for the MRCP(UK)Part 1 Examination and the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination, as well as

the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES).

There are separate Regulations governing the joint MRCP(UK) Part 2

Examination (Paediatrics)/MRCPCH Part 2 Examination.

Notice of future amendments to the Regulations

The MRCP(UK) Examination will continue to change to reflect developmentsin medicine. While every attempt has been made to ensure that the

MRCP(UK) Examination Regulations 2003 are accurate, further changes to

the MRCP(UK) Examination and the Regulations may be implemented within

the next year. In such circumstances, notices will be issued indicating the

nature of these changes and will be available with the relevant Examination

Application Forms. In order that candidates are fully briefed about the status

of any proposed changes, they are advised to read these notices along with

this publication.

All changes will also be notified on the MRCP(UK) web site

http://www.mrcpuk.org.

MRCP(UK) Central Office

11 St Andrews Place

London NW1 4LE

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CONTENTS

REGULATIONS

1. Introduction 1

2. Constitutional framework: Powers and responsibilities of theRoyal Colleges of Physicians 3

3. Academic framework: Aims and objectives of theMRCP(UK) Examination 4

4. Award of the MRCP(UK) Diploma 7

5. Admission to the MRCP(UK) Examination 85.1 Entry requirements 85.2 Exemptions 9

5.3 Testimonials 105.4 MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) - Period

of Eligibility 1 1

6. Methods of assessment and Examination Regulations 1 36.1 MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination-Method of assessment

for January 2003 136.2 MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination-Regulations for

January 2003 146.3 MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination-Method of Assessment

for May 2003 and September 2003 166.4 MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination-Regulations for May 2003

and September 2003 166.5 Review of the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination by the

MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examining Board 186.6 MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination-Method

of assessment 186.7 MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination-Regulations 206.8 Review of the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination by

the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examining Board 226.9 MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) -Method of assessment 22

6.10 MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) -Regulations 23

6.11 Poor performance in the MRCP(UK) Part 2 ClinicalExamination (PACES) 24

6.12 Review of the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination(PACES) by the MRCP(UK) Clinical Examining Board 25

6.13 Confidentiality and Copyright Statement 26

7. Examination Procedures 27

8. Glossary of terms 28

9. MRCP(UK) Examination: Conduct of candidates 3 1

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CONTENTS

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

10. Information for Paediatric candidates 37

10.1 Transfer of the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination(Paediatric option) to the Royal College of Paediatrics

and Child Health (RCPCH) 37

10.2 Joint MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examination (Paediatrics)/

MRCPCH Part 2 Examination 37

11. MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination & MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written

Examination How to complete the answer sheets 40

12. Advice on Answers - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 4213. MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) 44

14. Progress through the MRCP(UK) Examination 48

15. MRCP(UK) : Progress to Membership Diploma 50

16. Admission to the MRCP(UK) Examination 5 1

16.1 Admission to the MRCP(UK) Examination 5 1

16.2 How to enter the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination 5 1

16.3 Application check lists for the MRCP(UK) Part 1Examination 53

16.4 How to enter the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination 54

16.5 Application check lists for the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written

Examination 55

16.6 How to enter the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical

Examination (PACES) 56

16.7 Application check lists for the MRCP(UK) Part 2

Clinical Examinations 57

17. MRCP(UK) Examination and MRCP(UK) Diploma fees 59

18. Attending the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination & Part 2 Written

Examination 60

19. Withdrawal from the MRCP(UK) Examination 6 1

20. How to claim exemption from part of the MRCP(UK)

Examination 6221. Discounting of attempts 63

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22. Issuing of results 64

23. Assessment queries and requests for remarking an MRCP(UK)

Examination 65

24. Award of the MRCP(UK) Diploma 66

25. Training of a physician in the UK 67

26. Preparation for the MRCP(UK) Examination 69

27. Where to go for advice 70

28. MRCP(UK) Examination publications 7 1

29. Special advice for doctors working outside the UK 73

30. MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination: Centres in the UK 75

31. MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination: Centres outside the UK 76

32. MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examination: Centres outside the UK 77

33. Addresses of MRCP(UK) Centres outside the UK 78

34. Examples of MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)

Marksheets 83

35. Location of the Royal Colleges of Physicians 85

36. Order form for MRCP(UK) Examination publications 87

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1. INTRODUCTION

There are three Royal Colleges of Physicians in the United Kingdom:

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

9 Queen Street

Edinburgh EH2 1JQ

Tel: +44 131 225 7324

Fax: +44 131 225 2053

http://www.rcpe.ac.uk

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

234-242 St. Vincent StreetGlasgow G2 5RJ

Tel: +44 141 221 6072

Fax: +44 141 248 3414

http://www.rcpsglasg.ac.uk

Royal College of Physicians of London

11 St. Andrews Place

London NWI 4LETel: +44 207 935 1174

Fax: +44 207 486 4514

http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, the Royal College of Physicians

and Surgeons of Glasgow and the Royal College of Physicians of London

share a common Examination, the MRCP(UK). The Federation of the Royal

Colleges of Physicians of the UK has devolved responsibility for theorganisation of the Examination to the MRCP(UK) Central Office:

MRCP(UK) Central Office

11 St. Andrews Place

London NWI 4LE

Tel: +44 207 935 1174

Fax: +44 207 487 2628

http://www.mrcpuk.org

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The following Regulations apply to all candidates entering the MRCP(UK)

Examination. Any decision on the interpretation of these Regulations made

by any one Royal College of Physicians is binding on all three Royal Colleges

of Physicians.

The MRCP(UK) Examination is usually taken during the period of general

professional training in medicine which follows registration in the United

Kingdom. Success in the MRCP(UK) Examination leads to the award of the

Diploma of Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United

Kingdom. The MRCP(UK) does not confer specialist status; in the UK it is an

entry qualification for higher specialist training.

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The Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom have the power to:

(i) Determine the terms and conditions of entry to the MRCP(UK)

Examination. The Royal Colleges of Physicians reserve the right to refuse

admission to any part of the MRCP(UK) Examination;

(ii) Recognise appropriate periods of training, in fulfilment of the entry

requirements of the MRCP(UK) Examination, and determine when this

training has been completed successfully by candidates;

(iii) Confer the MRCP(UK) Diploma on persons who have passed the

MRCP(UK) Examination. No religious, racial or political test will be

imposed on any person as a condition of receiving the MRCP(UK) Diploma.

In exercising their powers, and to maintain the academic quality of the

Examination, the Royal Colleges of Physicians have the responsibility of:

(i) Appointing examiners with appropriate qualifications and experience;

(ii) Producing syllabuses for appropriate parts of the Examination;

(iii) Monitoring candidate performance;

(iv) Arranging suitable examination facilities.

In the exercise of these powers and responsibilities, the Royal Colleges of

Physicians will comply, and ensure compliance, with the requirements of

relevant legislation such as:

Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Special Educational Needs and

Disabilities Act 2001

Data Protection Acts 1984 and 1998.

2. CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK: POWERS ANDRESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROYAL COLLEGES OFPHYSICIANS

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3. ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK: AIMS AND OBJECTIVESOF THE MRCP(UK) EXAMINATION

Overall aims

The MRCP(UK) Examination plays an essential role in the overall educationalexperience and continuing professional development of physicians in the

United Kingdom. It is a prerequisite for physicians wishing to undergo

training in a medically related specialty in the United Kingdom. The aim of

the MRCP(UK) Examination is to identify those physicians who, having

undertaken a period of general training, have acquired the necessary

professional knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them to benefit from

a programme of higher specialist training with confidence and enthusiasm.

The MRCP(UK) Examination also plays an increasingly important role in the

international arena of postgraduate medical education. It provides a

professional standard against which physicians working outside the United

Kingdom may measure their level of attainment. It is also being used by

medical educationalists in other countries in respect of local postgraduate

assessments.

Overall objectivesThe MRCP(UK) Examination evaluates competence of medical graduates at

the end of a specified minimum period of general professional training with

regard to:

(i) Core medical knowledge, including applied science, epidemiology and

statistics;

(ii) Skills Taking and interpreting a clinical history; Clinical examination; Communication skills; Practical skills; Management of common medical emergencies; Problem-solving skills in diagnosis and management; Dealing with ethical problems;

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(iii) Attitudes to patients.

The demands of the various parts of the Examination will reflect the

improvement in knowledge, skills and attitudes which can be expected

during the period of General Professional Training, and are in keepingwith the principle of life-long learning.

MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination

Purpose

The purpose of the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination is to identify those

physicians in training who,having satisfied the entry criteria (see Section 5.1),

possess a broad knowledge and understanding of clinical science as well ascommon and important disorders.

Aims

To test the acquisition by a candidate of a representative sample of medical

knowledge as specified in the published Syllabus for the MRCP(UK) Part 1

Examination.

To measure a candidates ability to apply their medical knowledge of thecommon and important topics outlined in the Syllabus and make

appropriate clinical judgements.

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination

Purpose

The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination is taken by physicians in training

who have passed the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination or who have exemption

from the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination (see Section 5.2). Success in this

Examination demonstrates the attainment of a level of knowledge expected

at the completion of General Professional Training and an ability to apply this

knowledge to clinical problem solving and clinical practice.

Aims

The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination will test the ability to apply

knowledge, make clinical judgements and take responsibility for:

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Prioritising diagnostic or problem lists; Planning investigation;

Selecting a plan for immediate management; Selecting a plan for long-term management; Assessing prognosis.

Areas covered by the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination will also include:

Social and cultural aspects of disease; Audit;

Evidence-based practice; Literature reviews; Working with colleagues.

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)

Purpose

To demonstrate in the clinical setting the knowledge, skills and attitudes

appropriate for a physician who is eligible to take the MRCP(UK) Part 2

Clinical Examination (PACES) and is completing general professional training.

Aims

The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) will test the ability to:

Demonstrate the clinical skills of history taking; Examine a patient appropriately to detect the presence or absence of

physical signs;

Interpret physical signs; Make appropriate diagnoses; Develop and discuss, immediate and long-term management plans; Communicate clinical information to colleagues, patients or their

relatives;

Discuss ethical issues.

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4.1 Unless exemption is granted under Regulation 5.2, every candidate must

pass all parts of the MRCP(UK) Examination.

4.2 Candidates who pass the MRCP(UK) Examination will be eligible to applyfor the award of the MRCP(UK) Diploma.

4.3 Members of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom are

elected subject to the Laws, Bye-Laws, Statutes and Regulations of the

Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom. Copies of the Laws,

Bye-Laws, Individual Statutes and Regulations relating to Members can

be inspected on application to the respective Colleges.

4.4 Before the MRCP(UK) Diploma can be awarded,candidates are required to:

(a) Pay a Diploma fee;

(b) Sign a Form of Faith.

The Form of Faith states,l hereby faithfully promise to abide by the Laws,

Bye-Laws, Statutes and Regulations of the Royal Colleges of Physicians ofthe United Kingdom as they apply to Members of the Royal Colleges of

Physicians of the United Kingdom, as from time to time modified,

amended or re-enacted and to keep myself informed of advances in

medicine.

4.5 Candidates should refer to Section 24 on the Award of the MRCP(UK)

Diploma before they apply to sit the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical

Examination (PACES).

4. AWARD OF THE MRCP(UK) DIPLOMA

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5.1 Entry requirements

5.1.1 Every candidate for the Examination must hold a medical

qualification recognised by the Royal Colleges of Physicians.

5.1.2 Candidates will not be admitted to the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination

before the expiry of18 months from the date of graduation given on

their diploma of medical qualification.

5.1.3 Candidates for the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination must have

passed the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination within seven years.

5.1.4 Before candidates can enter the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination

(PACES), they must have passed the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written

Examination and completed a minimum period of training of two and

a half years from the date of graduation given on their diploma of

medical qualification (see Regulation 5.4.1 concerning the MRCP(UK)

Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) Period of Eligibility). Within the

last 18 months of this period, and within the last five years before the

date of taking the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES), not

less than 12 months should have been spent in posts involving the

care of emergency medical patients,either adults or children. It would

be desirable for candidates to have spent a period of at least six

months in a post in which there is a strong emphasis on responsibility

for unselected emergency admissions.

It is assumed that all candidates in their first year after graduation

will have spent six months as a house physician. In the United

Kingdom this is a pre-requisite to obtaining full registration with the

General Medical Council. If this is not the case then an additional six

months should be spent involving the care of emergency medical

patients, either adults or children.

5.1.5 Overseas graduates who hold a postgraduate diploma which is

recognised by the Royal Colleges of Physicians (see Regulation 5.2)

and which requires a comparable period of training, may be admitted

to the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination with exemption from

the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination without the need for further

training.

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5.1.6 Any candidate unsuccessful in passing the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written

Examination within a period of seven years of passing the MRCP(UK)

Part 1 (the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examination Registration Period) will be

required to take and pass the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination again.

5.1.7 All MRCP(UK) assessments are conducted in English. Candidates do

not need to have passed IELTS, the assessment of the Professional and

Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB), or any other language

examination to sit the MRCP(UK) Examination. However, the Royal

Colleges of Physicians advise candidates that in order that they are

sufficiently prepared to sit the MRCP(UK) Examination, their English

language ability should be equivalent to IELTS Level 7 in each module.It should be noted further that passing PLAB is necessary for those

intending to work in the UK as doctors with Limited Registration.

5.1.8 Candidates will also be required to pay Examination fees as

determined by the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United

Kingdom.

For further information on how to enter the MRCP(UK) Examination please

refer to Section 16.

5.2 Exemptions

5.2.1 Holders of the following diplomas may apply to any one of the Royal

Colleges of Physicians for exemption from the MRCP(UK) Part 1

Examination, providing that they have obtained the exempting

qualification within the seven years prior to sitting the MRCP(UK)

Part 2 Written Examination:

(a) Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists;

(b) Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland;

(c) Fellowship of the College of Medicine of South Africa;

(d) Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan

-Medicine;

(e) Master of Medicine (Khartoum);

(f) Master of Medicine (Singapore) - Internal Medicine;

(g) Doctor of Medicine (Colombo) - Medicine;(h) Doctor of Medicine (West Indies) - Internal Medicine;

(i) Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of

Bangladesh.

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5.2.2 Members and Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians

and those who have passed the FRACP Examination may apply for

exemption from the MRCP(UK) Part 1 and the MRCP(UK) Part 2

Written Examinations.

5.2.3 Holders of the following diplomas may apply to any one of the Royal

Colleges of Physicians for exemption from the MRCP(UK) Part 1

Examination, providing that they have obtained the exempting

qualification before 1 April 1999 and within the seven years prior to

sitting the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination:

(a) Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan-Paediatrics;

(b) Master of Paediatrics and Child Health (Khartoum);

(c) Master of Medicine (Singapore) - Paediatrics;

(d) Doctor of Medicine (Colombo) - Paediatrics;

(e) Doctor of Medicine (West Indies) - Paediatrics.

To claim exemption, candidates should refer to Section 16.5.3.

Exemption qualifications are periodically reviewed.These details are correct at

the time of writing but may be subject to change and removal of recognition.

5.3 Testimonials

5.3.1 Candidates must submit testimonials from two proposers at their

first attempt at the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)

and one new or updated testimonial at each successive attempt.

Candidates must have worked (or, for overseas candidates, must havetaken a clinical attachment or an honorary NHS appointment) post-

registration with a proposer, within five years prior to the date of the

attempt at the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES).

5.3.2 The Royal Colleges of Physicians may require evidence of further

training before candidates who fail badly are permitted to re-enter

the examination.

5.3.3 Testimonials will be accepted only from Fellows of the Royal Colleges

of Physicians of the UK or from Members of the Royal Colleges of

Physicians of at least eight years standing.

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5.4 MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) - Period ofEligibility

5.4.1 Candidates will be registered eligible for a period of two years to take

the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES). This period will

commence after candidates have been notified of success in the

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination (usually on the first day of the

month of the next PACES Main Assessment Point - see Note 1 below.

For an explanation of the Main Assessment Point - see Section 8).

Before taking the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)

candidates must have completed a minimum period of training of

two-and-a-half years from the date of graduation given on their

diploma of medical qualification. (See Note 2 below, and also

Regulation 5.4.4).

NOTE 1: Candidates must complete the minimum period of training of

two-and-a-half years before they can sit the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical

Examination (PACES). The Period of Eligibility will commence for each

candidate when they pass the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination

regardless of whether they have completed the two-and-a-half year

training period. The Royal Colleges of Physicians have stipulated that

a pass in the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination, allowing progress

to the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES), should not be

valid for a period of more than two years.

NOTE 2: Within the last 18 months of this period, and within the last

five years before the date of taking the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical

Examination (PACES),not less than 12 months should have been spent

in posts involving the care of emergency medical patients.

5.4.2 Candidates may have up to three attempts at the MRCP(UK) Part 2

Clinical Examination (PACES) during the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical

Examination (PACES) Registration Period of Eligibility before having to

resit and pass the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination.

5.4.3 Candidates may not normally resit the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical

Examination (PACES) less than three months after their failed

attempt (this means that candidates will normally be required to

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wait until the next Main Assessment Point before reattempting the

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)).

5.4.4 Should the seven year MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examination RegistrationPeriod elapse during the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination

(PACES) Period of Eligibility, and the candidate is unsuccessful in three

attempts at the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES), he/she

will be required to resit and pass the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination

before re-attempting the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination.

5.4.5 Candidates can attempt the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination at

any time during their seven year MRCP(UK) Part 2 ExaminationRegistration Period. Once the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination

has been passed, a two year MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination

(PACES) Period of Eligibility will be permitted regardless of whether

the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examination Registration period has expired.

However, the requirements set out in Regulation 5.4.4 will be applied

if the candidate fails the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination

(PACES) on three occasions or the period of two years elapses.

5.4.6 Applications to the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) will

be accepted on a first come, first served basis depending on the

number of places available (please see Section 16.6.6).

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6.1 MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination-Method of assessment forJanuary 2003

6.1.1 The MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination consists of two papers and is held

simultaneously at all examination centres and may be taken in

General Medicine only.

6.1.2 The MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination is designed to assess a candidates

knowledge and understanding, both of those aspects of clinical

sciences which are relevant to medical practice and of common or

important disorders, to a level appropriate for entry to specialisttraining.

6.1.3 The MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination Paper 1 contains 60 multiple true-

false questions including approximately 14 MCQs on all aspects of

clinical science (molecular and membrane biology, anatomy,

physiology, biochemistry, metabolism, immunology, genetics,

elementary statistics, epidemiology, evidence-based medicine,

microbiology, and pharmacology) and some 46 MCQs which will testa candidates knowledge of a wide range of common and important

disorders in General Medicine as set out in the published Syllabus.

The composition of Paper 1 is as follows:

Clinical Science 14

Cardiology 4

Clinical haematology4

Clinical pharmacology, therapeutics and toxicology 6

Dermatology 1

Endocrinology 4

Gastroenterology 4

Infectious diseases and tropical medicine 4

Nephrology 4

Neurology 4

Psychiatry 4

Respiratory medicine 4

Rheumatology 2

Miscellaneous (e.g. ophthalmology, 1

sexually transmitted diseases)

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6.1.4 The MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination Paper 2 contains 100 multiple

choice questions in one from five (best of five) format, where a

candidate chooses the best answer from five possible answers.

The composition of Paper 2 is as follows:

Cardiology 8

Clinical haematology and oncology 8

Clinical pharmacology, therapeutics and toxicology 10

Dermatology 6

Endocrinology and metabolic medicine 8

Gastroenterology 8Infectious diseases, tropical medicine and sexually

transmitted diseases 8

Nephrology 8

Neurology 8

Ophthalmology 4

Psychiatry 6

Respiratory medicine 8

Rheumatology 8Statistics 2

6.2 MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination Regulations for January 2003

6.2.1 The MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination will be criterion referenced from

2002/2 and will assess a candidates performance in relation to an

external standard of performance (pass mark) set by the examiners.

As Paper 1 and Paper 2 are testing different areas of the Syllabus, usingquestions in different formats, candidates must achieve a pass in

each Paper in order to pass the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination overall.

6.2.2 One mark (+1) will be awarded for each correct answer:

A true statement indicated as true in Paper 1; A false statement indicated as false in Paper 1; A correct answer to a one from five question in Paper 2.

6.2.3 No marks will be deducted for any incorrect answers.

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6.2.4 No marks will be awarded or deducted if the question is left

unanswered.

6.2.5 No marks will be awarded if more than the required number ofresponses are recorded in Paper 2.

6.2.6 In Paper 1 a total of five marks are allocated to each question, giving a

total of300 for Paper 1 as a whole. The final score is converted to a

percentage.

6.2.7 In Paper 2 one mark is awarded to each question, giving a total of100

for Paper 2 as a whole. The final score is expressed as a percentage.

6.2.8 No marks will be awarded to any candidate who does not complete

the Answer Sheet in accordance with the MRCP (UK) Part 1

Examination instructions and produces an answer that the OMR

(optical mark reader) queries as:

(a) Insufficiently erased;

(b) Smudged;(c) Identified as a double response to a question.

In these circumstances the Royal Colleges of Physicians do not

consider it is appropriate to interpret a candidates intentions.

6.2.9 Candidates who pass the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination can proceed

immediately to sit the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination in

General Medicine.

6.2.10 There is a charge of 100.00 if a candidate requests that their

Examination is remarked. This charge is refundable if an error is

identified. (Please note that these arrangements are separate from an

appeal against an Examination result and candidates cannot request

that a check be conducted as an outcome of an Appeal). Candidates

should also refer to Section 23.

Note: Candidates are reminded that their Examination scripts are

held for one year only.

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6.2.11 Candidates are asked to note that any allegation of academic or

professional misconduct that is sustained against a candidate is likely

to be reported to employers, sponsors and the relevant professional

bodies such as the UK General Medical Council.

6.3 MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination Method of Assessment forMay 2003 and September 2003.

6.3.1 The MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination will consist of two papers both

containing 100 multiple choice questions in one from five (best of five)

format,where a candidate chooses the best answer from five possible

answers.

The composition of each Paper will include questions on the

following specialties:

Clinical Science

Cardiology

Clinical haematology and oncology

Clinical pharmacology, therapeutics and toxicologyDermatology

Endocrinology and metabolic medicine

Gastroenterology

Infectious diseases, tropical medicine and sexually

transmitted diseases

Nephrology

Neurology

Ophthalmology

Psychiatry

Respiratory medicine

Rheumatology

Statistics

6.4 MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination Regulations for May 2003 andSeptember 2003

6.4.1 The MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination will be criterion referenced and willassess a candidates performance in relation to an external standard

of performance (pass mark) set by the examiners.

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6.4.2 Both papers carry equal weight and one mark will be given for each

correct answer.

6.4.3 No marks will be deducted for any incorrect answers.

6.4.4 No marks will be awarded or deducted if the question is left

unanswered.

6.4.5 No marks will be awarded if more than the required number of

responses are recorded.

6.4.6 One mark is awarded to each question, giving a total of100 for eachPaper as a whole. The final score is expressed as a percentage.

6.4.7 No marks will be awarded to any candidate who does not complete

the Answer Sheet in accordance with the MRCP (UK) Part 1

Examination instructions and produces an answer that the OMR

(optical mark reader) queries as:

(a) Insufficiently erased;(b) Smudged;

(c) Identified as a double response to a question.

In these circumstances the Royal Colleges of Physicians do not

consider it is appropriate to interpret a candidates intentions.

6.4.8 Candidates who pass the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination can proceed

immediately to sit the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination inGeneral Medicine.

6.4.9 There is a charge of 100.00 if a candidate requests that their

Examination is remarked. This charge is refundable if an error is

identified. Candidates should also refer to Section 23.

Note: Candidates are reminded that their Examination scripts are

held for one year only.

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6.4.10 Candidates are asked to note that any allegation of academic or

professional misconduct that is sustained against a candidate is likely

to be reported to employers, sponsors and the relevant professional

bodies such as the UK General Medical Council.

6.5 Review of the Part 1 Examination by the MRCP(UK) Part 1Examining Board

6.5.1 Results are released when the Chairman and Medical Secretary of the

MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examining Board are satisfied that the Examination

has been conducted appropriately and in accordance with the

procedures of the Royal Colleges of Physicians.

6.5.2 The MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examining Board considers each question prior

to its appearance in the Examination and subsequently reviews the

questions performance. In addition to the final scores obtained by

the candidates, the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examining Board will also note

the mean score for the Examination and the mean scores for, and the

discriminatory power of, the questions that comprise the paper. A

detailed analysis of the responses to each item (including a separate

index of discrimination for every item), and a coefficient indicating

the internal reliability of the Examination as a whole are also

considered by the Board. In the light of these analyses, the MRCP(UK)

Part 1 Examining Board makes modifications to the questions that it

deems desirable to ensure that the quality of the Examination is

maintained.

6.6 MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination-Method of assessment

6.6.1 The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination is held simultaneously at

all examination centres and may be taken in General Medicine or

Paediatrics. Paediatric candidates will need to contact the Royal

College of Paediatrics and Child Health for details of the Examination

Regulations for the joint MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examination

(Paediatrics)/MRCPCH Part 2 Examination (see Section 10).

6.6.2 Some material on adolescent medicine will be included in both the

General Medicine and Paediatric Examinations. Questions will be

asked about the diagnosis and management of patients using MCQs

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that are either one from five, where a candidate must choose the best

answer from five possible answers or n from many where two or

three choices are made from a list of10 or 15 options. There will also

be questions addressing the aims of the MRCP(UK) Part 2 WrittenExamination (see Section 3).

6.6.3 The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination will consist of two papers

each lasting two-and-a-half hours. Both papers will contain up to 100

multiple choice questions. All questions will have a clinical scenario

and may include the results of investigations and may be illustrated.

The composition of each Paper will be approximately as follows:

Number of questions (+/-2)

Adolescent medicine 2

Cardiology 9

Dermatology 4

Endocrinology 9

Gastroenterology 9Haematology 4

Infectious diseases and sexually transmitted diseases 9

Metabolic medicine 2

Nephrology 8

Neurology 9

Oncology 6

Psychiatry 4

Respiratory medicine 9Rheumatology 6

Therapeutics 10

100

6.6.4 Answers should be recorded on the answer sheets provided.

6.6.5 For one from five questions, only the correct answer will attract a

mark.

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6.6.6 For n from many questions, only the correct answers will attract

marks. Thus, it is vital that candidates follow the instructions given

with the question.

6.6.7 Credit will notbe given for answers in excess of the number required;

where additional answers are recorded no marks will be scored. Thus,

if two investigations are asked for and three are given, the candidate

will score no marks for the question.

6.6.8 It should be noted that drugs will almost invariably be referred to by

their International Non-proprietary Name (rINN) rather than by their

trade names.

6.6.9 Biochemical and other measurements will be expressed in SI units

(normal ranges or reference ranges will be provided where these are

likely to be in doubt).

6.7 MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination-Regulations

6.7.1 Both Papers carry equal weight with one mark given for each correct

answer. There are two types of questions used Best of Five

requiring a single response and n from many requiring two

responses.

6.7.2 The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination will be criterion referenced

and will assess a candidates performance in relation to an external

standard of performance (pass mark) set by the examiners.

6.7.3 Under the current Regulations, the marking system adopted for the

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination is as follows:-

(i) Each item has an equal value;

(ii) One mark (+1) will be awarded for each correct answer;

(iii) No marks will be deducted for any incorrect answers;

(iv) No marks will be awarded or deducted if a question is left

unanswered;

(v) No marks will be awarded if more than the required number of

responses are recorded;

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(vi) The final mark for each candidate is the sum of the marks given

in the two Papers expressed as a percentage. To pass the

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination it is not necessary

therefore for candidates to obtain a pass mark in each of thetwo Papers, so long as the total mark achieved by the candidate

reaches the required pass mark for the Examination as a whole;

(vii) No marks will be awarded to any candidate who does not

complete the Answer Sheet in accordance with the MRCP (UK)

Part 2 Written Examination instructions and produces an

answer that the OMR (optical mark reader) queries as:

Insufficiently erased; Smudged; Identified as a double response to a question.

In these circumstances the Royal Colleges of Physicians do not

consider it is appropriate to interpret a candidates intentions;

6.7.4 MRCP(UK) General Medicine candidates who pass the Part 2 Written

Examination enter the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)Period of Eligibility and may attempt PACES as soon as the entry

criteria are satisfied (see Section 5.4).

6.7.5 There is a charge of 100.00 if a candidate requests that their

Examination is remarked. This charge is refundable if an error is

identified. (Please note that these arrangements are separate from an

Appeal against an Examination result and candidates cannot request

that a check be conducted as an outcome of an Appeal.) Candidatesmay also wish to refer to Section 23.

Note: Candidates are reminded that their Examination scripts are

held for one year only.

6.7.6 Candidates are asked to note that any allegation of academic or

professional misconduct that is sustained against a candidate is likely

to be reported to employers, sponsors and the relevant professionalbodies, such as the UK General Medical Council.

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6.8 Review of the Part 2 Written Examination by the MRCP(UK)Part 2 Examining Board

6.8.1 Results are released when the Chairman and Medical Secretary of the

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examining Board are satisfied that the Examination

has been conducted appropriately and in accordance with the

procedures of the Royal Colleges of Physicians.

6.8.2 After every Examination, the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examining Board

reviews the performance of each question and the Examination as a

whole.

6.9 MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) - Method ofAssessment

6.9.1 The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) [Practical

Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills] is the clinical component

of the MRCP(UK) Examination and is separate from the MRCP(UK)

Part 2 Written Examination. On passing the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical

Examination (PACES), candidates will be eligible to receive the award

of the MRCP(UK) Diploma, subject to meeting the necessary

administrative requirements detailed in Section 4.

6.9.2 An annual timetable is published detailing when the MRCP(UK) Part

2 Clinical Examination (PACES) will be conducted. There are three

points in the year (Main Assessment Points) when the MRCP(UK) Part

2 Clinical Examination (PACES) is scheduled to run (February/March,

June/July and October/November) and it is anticipated that most

candidates will be examined at these times.

6.9.3 The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) is composed of fiveStations (three clinical and two talking), each assessed by two

independent examiners. Candidates will start at any one of the five

Stations, and then move round the carousel of Stations, at 20-minute

intervals, until the cycle has been completed. The Stations are:

Station 1 - Respiratory system examination (10 minutes)

- Abdominal system examination (10 minutes)

Station 2 - History taking skills (20 minutes)Station 3 - Cardiovascular system examination (10 minutes)

- Central nervous system examination (10 minutes)

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Station 4 - Communication skills and ethics (20 minutes)

Station 5 - Skin, locomotor, endocrine, eye examination (20 minutes)

The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) lasts a total of120minutes (including breaks).

6.9.4 Fourteen marksheets in total will be completed by the examiners:

One by each examiner at Stations 2, 4 and 5 (total 6);

Two by each examiner at Stations 1 and 3 (total 8).

The overall marks awarded on all fourteen marksheets will determine

the candidates total overall MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination(PACES) score.

6.9.5 All marks are recorded on a four point grading system and are

detailed on the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) mark-

sheets. These are:

Clear fail Fail Pass Clear pass.

These grades are converted to a numeric value of1-4 (clear fail=1, fail=2,

pass=3, clear pass=4). Grade descriptors are provided to both examiners

and candidates in order to make the process of assessment transparent.

6.9.6 The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) is marked out of a

total of 56 marks (being the maximum available from the fourteenmark-sheets). The nominal pass mark for the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical

Examination (PACES) is 42. A candidate will automatically fail the

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) if they are awarded

three clear failgrades (by three separate examiners) regardless of the

overall total achieved.

6.10 MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) - Regulations

6.10.1 Success or failure in the MRCP(UK) Clinical Examination (PACES) is

confirmed ultimately by the MRCP(UK) Clinical Examining Board. The

Board will decide whether a candidate should be awarded a Pass;

Fail; or Deferral (see Section 8 Glossary of terms).

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6.10.2 The MRCP(UK) Clinical Examining Board may adjust the pass mark for

all candidates in a particular cohort.The MRCP(UK) Clinical Examining

Board would need to be satisfied that the standards of the MRCP(UK)

would not be compromised by taking such action.

6.10.3 Success in the MRCP(UK) Examination overall is subject to the

candidate passing all components of the MRCP(UK) Examination as

stipulated in the MRCP(UK) Regulations, and completing the

necessary administrative arrangements for conferring the MRCP(UK)

Diploma which grants Membership of the Royal Colleges of

Physicians of the UK.

6.10.4 Aggressive or inconsiderate behaviour, either physical or verbal, to a

patient will result invariably in failure.

6.11 Poor performance in the MRCP(UK) Part 2 ClinicalExamination (PACES)

6.11.1 All doctors practising in the UK, including examiners and the Officers

of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, are governed by the principles

outlined by the UK General Medical Council in the publication Duties

of a Doctor. The Royal Colleges of Physicians acknowledge that some

good doctors may perform badly and aberrantly under examination

conditions. However, where there are genuine concerns that a

doctors fitness to practise is called into question by facts coming to

light during the course of the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination

(PACES), the Royal Colleges of Physicians are duty bound to inform

those to whom the candidate is contractually or professionally

responsible. In exceptional circumstances, where no such person canbe identified, there may have to be direct communication with the UK

General Medical Council or similar professional body.

6.11.2 The candidate concerned will be informed by letter whether their

performance in the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)

constitutes poor performance that warrants referral to a sponsor,

employer, or professional body as outlined above. Reporting will

normally take place only for consistently poor performance inrepeated Clinical Examinations but, in exceptional circumstances, it

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may take place as a result of poor performance in a single

Examination.

6.11.3 Before the candidate may re-enter any part of the MRCP(UK)Examination, (or any Examination run under the auspices of any of

the three Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK) written evidence

must be received from the sponsor, employer or professional body

confirming that remedial action has been taken.

6.11.4 It will be for the Chairman of the MRCP(UK) Clinical Examining Board

to confirm whether the evidence presented is satisfactory to warrant

re-entry to the MRCP(UK) Examination. The Chairman of theMRCP(UK) Clinical Examining Board will also be available to consider

any representations that the candidate may wish to submit.

6.12 Review of the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)by the MRCP(UK) Clinical Examining Board

6.12.1 The MRCP(UK) Clinical Examining Board has overall responsibility for

policy and procedures relating to, and the organisation of, the

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES).

6.12.2 The MRCP(UK) Clinical Examining Board will consider reports from

Senior Examiners (and others as necessary) on the delivery of the

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) at centres within and

outside the UK.

6.12.3 The MRCP(UK) Clinical Examining Board is responsible for confirming

the pass mark and success or failure in the Examination. Results arereleased only when the MRCP(UK) Clinical Examining Board is

satisfied that the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) has

been conducted appropriately and in accordance with the procedures

of the Royal Colleges of Physicians.

6.12.4 After every Examination, the MRCP(UK) Clinical Examining Board will

review the whole Examination. To do so, it has before it statistical

analyses of each candidates performance, together with thecomments of the examiners. In the light of these analyses and

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opinions, the MRCP(UK) Clinical Examining Board may:

(a) Agree that the pass mark should be changed from 42:

(b) Make modifications to the structure and format of the MRCP(UK)

Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) that it deems desirable to

ensure the validity of the Examination.

6.13 Confidentiality and Copyright Statement

Question papers or any part of them or any individual questions must not be

copied or removed from the examination room. All MRCP(UK) Examination

questions are confidential and are copyrighted by the Royal Colleges of

Physicians. A candidate may not communicate any question or part of a

question to any other person. To do so would be a serious breach of

Copyright.

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7.1 MRCP(UK) Examination Procedures have been produced to regulate

specific MRCP(UK) policies and activities. These Procedures form an

integral part of the MRCP(UK) Examination Regulations.

7.2 The following Procedures have been approved:

(i) MRCP(UK) Examination: Conduct of Candidates

(This is set out in full in Section 9);

(ii) MRCP(UK) Examination: Academic and Professional Misconduct;

(iii) MRCP(UK) Examination: MRCP(UK) Appeals Procedure andguidance for candidates submitting an Appeal.

7.3 Full details of the Academic and Professional Misconduct Procedure and

the Appeals Procedure are held by MRCP(UK) Central Office. These will be

issued on request.

7. EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

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This glossary aims to define some of the terms used in the Regulations,

though the glossary does not itself have the status of a Regulation.

AppealsA candidate may appeal against an assessment decision. A candidate may

not appeal until the Examination result has been communicated to them

formally. The grounds for appeal are stated in the MRCP(UK) Appeals

Procedure (Schedule 3). A candidate who is dissatisfied with other aspects of

assessment (for example, with the administrative processes) may make a

general complaint, but this will not meet the criteria for appeal.

Deferral

Deferral is a decision made by the relevant MRCP(UK) Examining Board on

grounds of mitigating circumstances (see below). A candidate allowed

deferral will have their attempt expunged and may repeat the relevant

MRCP(UK) Examination without losing an attempt. An extension to the

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) Registration Period of

Eligibility may also be added at the discretion of the MRCP(UK) Clinical

Examining Board.

Fail in the MRCP(UK)

A candidate not achieving the pass mark in the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination

or the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination will be deemed to have failed

the Examination.

The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) may be failed in the

following ways:

(i) The candidate may not achieve the pass mark.

Note: The candidate may not achieve the pass mark but is permitted a

further attempt in accordance with the Regulations governing the

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES);

(ii) A candidate will automatically fail the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical

Examination (PACES) if they are awarded three clear failgrades (by threeseparate examiners) regardless of the overall total achieved.

8. GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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(iii) A candidate who has failed the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination

(PACES) after three attempts during the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical

Examination (PACES) Period of Eligibility, or the period itself has expired,

will be deemed to have failed the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination(PACES) and will be required to sit again either the MRCP(UK) Part 1

Examination or the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination.

(iv) A candidate may fail the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) at

their first or second attempt and be deemed by the MRCP(UK) Clinical

Examining Board to require more clinical experience before

re-attempting the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES).

Main Assessment Point

The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) will normally take place

during three two week periods within any given year. These will be referred

to as the Main Assessment Points.

Misconduct

Academic or professional misconduct is an attempt by a candidate, or anattempt to aid a candidate, to gain an unfair advantage in an assessment or

in application for the MRCP(UK) by deception or by fraudulent means.

Candidates are advised to read Section 9: Conduct of candidates.

Mitigating circumstances

Mitigating circumstances are circumstances outside a candidates control,

where the candidate has provided documentary evidence, and which the

relevant Examining Board has accepted as a valid reason for poorperformance or non-completion of that part of the Examination.

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examination Registration Period

The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examination Registration Period means that a

candidate has commenced a seven year period when they are eligible to take

the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination. The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Registration

Period begins when success in the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination has been

confirmed. The maximum period of the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Registration Periodis seven years.

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MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination - Pass

A Pass in The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination, allowing progress to the

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES), will be valid for a period of no

more than two years.

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) Registration Periodof Eligibility

The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) Registration Period of

Eligibility forms part of the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examination Registration Period

and means that a candidate has commenced the period when they are

eligible to take the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES). The

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) Registration Period of

Eligibility begins when success at the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination

has been achieved. However, candidates may not proceed to take the

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) until a minimum period of

training of two and a half years from the date of graduation given on their

diploma of medical qualification has been completed. The maximum length

of the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) Registration Period of

Eligibility is two years.

No-show for the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)

The demand for the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) is very high

and, as a consequence, some candidates may be unable to take the MRCP(UK)

Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) even if they apply before the closing date.

Unless there are mitigating circumstances, the MRCP(UK) Policy Committee

has agreed that candidates who fail to notify the Colleges within three weeks

of the published date (the first day) of the UK PACES will be classed as a No-

show and will use up one of their three attempts (see Sections 19.6 and 19.7).

Pass

A pass is awarded when a candidate has successfully completed a

component of the MRCP(UK) Examination. The three components are:

MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)

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9.1 Examination Procedure: Preliminary information

9.1.1 Candidates presenting themselves for the MRCP(UK) Examinationmust have complied fully with all admission requirements, including

the payment of fees.

9.1.2 Candidates are warned that any breach of MRCP(UK) Examination

Rules and Regulations will result in severe penalties, including the risk

that the relevant Examining Board may permanently debar the

candidate from taking any further Examinations.

9.1.3 Any infringement of these Regulations may be reported to the Head

of the MRCP(UK) Central Office for consideration in accordance with

the MRCP(UK) Procedures on Academic or Professional Misconduct.

9.1.4 The MRCP(UK) Examination Rules set out below apply to all parts of

the MRCP(UK) Examination.

9.2Before the MRCP(UK) Part

1and Part

2Written Examinations

9.2.1 Candidates should assemble outside the examination hall at least

thirty minutes before the commencement of the Examination and

should not enter until instructed by the invigilator(s).

9.2.2 Candidates will not be admitted unless they produce suitable

identification in addition to the Admission Document. This would

normally be a passport. Where candidates do not possess one, some

other form of identification may be acceptable, providing that itincludes both the photograph and signature of the candidate

concerned. Admission to the Examination will be at the discretion of

the invigilator(s).

9.2.3 Candidates must not bring into the examination hall any papers,

bags, calculators, mobile phones, pagers (or any electronic audio or

communication device), textbooks or documents or items of any kind

other than those specifically allowed for that particular Examinationand previously notified to them. The use of calculators, mobile

phones, pagers, personal stereos or electronic wrist watches or any

9 . MRCP(UK) EXAMINATION: CONDUCT OFCANDIDATES

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other such device that is either audible or can be used for

communication is strictly forbidden.

9.2.4 Where Examination halls do not have secure areas to store personalitems; coats, bags or other item(s) brought into the examination hall

should be deposited as directed by the invigilator(s). Electronic items

must be deactivated and placed away from the candidates desk.

9.2.5 With prior approval, candidates may bring into the examination hall

aids which will enable them to remedy a disability e.g. of sight and/or

hearing.

9.2.6 If a candidate has unwittingly brought any unauthorised paper or

item into the examination hall, this should be handed to the

invigilator(s) before the Examination commences or at the earliest

possible opportunity thereafter.

9.2.7 Candidates who infringe the Examination Rules or who are found

during the Examination in possession of unauthorised devices will be

reported to the Head of the MRCP(UK) Central Office.

9.2.8 Smoking is not permitted in any part of the MRCP(UK) Examination.

9.3 During the MRCP(UK) Part 1 or Part 2 Written Examinations

9.3.1 Candidates will not be admitted to either Paper of the Examination if

they arrive after the Examination has started, other than

exceptionally with the express permission of the invigilator(s).

9.3.2 Candidates must not commence reading or completing the

Examination questions until the start of the Examination is

announced by the invigilator(s).

9.3.3 Candidates may use only the stationery approved by the Royal

Colleges of Physicians. Any rough work must be completed on the

approved stationery and handed in with the completed papers.

9.3.4 Candidates will comply with all instructions given to them by

invigilator(s). Such instructions may include the instruction to leave

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the examination hall and not to return during the period of the

Examination. It is the duty of a candidate to comply with an

invigilators instruction notwithstanding that they may judge the

instruction to be unreasonable (there is the right of appeal if acandidate considers the invigilator has not acted in accordance with

these Regulations). Candidates who fail to follow the invigilators

instructions will be reported to the Head of the MRCP(UK) Central

Office.

9.3.5 Whilst in the examination hall a candidate must not attempt to read

the work of any other candidate or communicate in any way with any

other candidate without the express permission of the invigilator.Candidates who infringe the Examination Rules or who are found

during the Examination in possession of unauthorised material will

be reported to the Head of the MRCP(UK) Central Office. Any

unauthorised material will be confiscated.

9.3.6 Where an invigilator suspects a candidate/candidates of infringing

MRCP(UK) Examination Regulations/examination hall rules he/she

shall:

(a) Confiscate any unauthorised material in the possession of the

candidate;

(b) Endorse the front cover of the candidates script with a note of

the time when the alleged infringement was discovered. In cases

of suspected collusion, invigilators should endorse the script of

each candidate suspected of being involved. Wherever possiblean invigilator should require another invigilator to act as witness

by countersigning the endorsement;

(c) Allow the candidate(s) in question to continue the Examination

(see Note below);

(d) Inform the candidate(s) in question at the end of the Examination

that a written report of the incident will be submitted to theHead of the MRCP(UK) Central Office.

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(e) Prepare within three working days a written report on the alleged

incident and send it with any confiscated materials to the

MRCP(UK) Central Office.

9.3.7 Any invigilator or examiner present is empowered to refuse to allow

a candidate to continue with the Examination on grounds of

misconduct. Ejection from the examination hall should normally take

place only in the event of a candidates conduct causing disruption to

other candidates (see also Section 9.4.2).

9.3.8 Candidates who wish to attract the attention of the invigilator(s)

during the Examination should do so by raising a hand.

9.3.9 Candidates should bring to the attention of the invigilator any factor

(e.g. distracting noise) that is adversely affecting them during the

Examination.Where necessary they should communicate the same in

writing to Head of the MRCP(UK) Central Office immediately

following the Examination concerned.

9.3.10 Once admitted to each part of the Examination, candidates must stayfor the full duration of each Paper. Candidates may not leave the

examination hall as a result of finishing the Examination Paper early.

These who attempt to do so will be deemed to have breached the

Examination Regulations and will be reported to the Head of the

MRCP(UK) Central Office.

9.3.11 Candidates must not leave the examination hall temporarily, for

example to use the toilet, during the Examination, unless given theexpress permission by the invigilator(s) to do so. If such permission is

given, they must not attempt to contact any other person or consult

any material relating to the Examination whilst outside the

examination hall. They should report to the invigilator(s) on returning

to the examination hall. Failure to report on returning will be

reported to the Head of the MRCP(UK) Central Office.

9.3.12 Candidates may not temporarily leave the examination hall duringthe first hour of either Paper or in the ten minutes before the

scheduled end of each Paper. Any candidate attempting to leave the

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examination hall during these periods will be deemed to have

breached the Examination Regulations.The matter will be reported to

the Head of the MRCP(UK) Central Office.

9.3.13 Candidates who leave the examination hall during the period of the

Examination, without the express permission of the invigilator, will

be deemed to have breached the Examination Regulations. The

matter will be reported to the Head of the MRCP(UK) Central Office.

9.4 During the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)

9.4.1 Where an examiner considers a candidate is acting in an

unprofessional or inappropriate manner during the MRCP(UK) Part 2

Clinical Examination (PACES) they shall:

(a) Ask the candidate to stop that particular part of the MRCP(UK)

Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES);

(b) Endorse the candidates clinical mark sheet with a note of the

time when the alleged infringement occurred and request their

co-examiner to act as witness by countersigning theendorsement;

(c) Decide whether the candidate in question may continue with the

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) (see 9.4.2 below);

(d) Inform the candidate in question at the end of the MRCP(UK) Part

2 Clinical Examination (PACES), that a written report of the

incident will be submitted to the Head of the MRCP(UK) CentralOffice;

(e) Prepare within three working days a written report on the alleged

incident and send it with any confiscated materials to the

MRCP(UK) Central Office.

9.4.2 A candidate will be prevented from proceeding with the MRCP(UK)

Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) if it is the examiners view that

his/her conduct is likely to endanger the safety of patients, cause

distress or disrupt other candidates.

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9.5 After the MRCP(UK) Part 1 or Part 2 Written Examinations

9.5.1 Candidates should stop writing when instructed to do so and remain

in their seats in silence whilst papers, empty answer books,

continuation sheets or other papers are collected. Candidates who fail

to follow the invigilators instructions will be reported to the Head of

the MRCP(UK) Central Office.

9.5.2 Candidates should not remove from the examination hall any papers

or examination materials.

9.5.3 When authorised to do so by the invigilator(s), candidates should

leave the examination hall in an orderly manner.

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10.1 Transfer of the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination (Paediatric option) to

the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)

10.1.1 Since May 1999 (the 1999/2 Examination), the Federation of RoyalColleges of Physicians has no longer offered the MRCP(UK) Part 1

Examination (Paediatric option). In its place, the Royal College of

Paediatrics and Child Health now offers the MRCPCH Part 1

Examination. All candidates wishing to pursue this qualification

must address their applications and queries to:

The Examinations Administrator

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health50 Hallam Street

London WIW 6DE

Tel: +44 207 307 5600

Fax: +44 207 307 5601

10.2 Joint MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examination (Paediatrics)/MRCPCH

Part 2 Examination

10.2.1 Detailed information for candidates on the joint MRCP(UK) Part 2

Examination (Paediatrics)/MRCPCH Part 2 Examination is published

separately and may be obtained from either:

MRCP(UK) Central Office

11 St Andrews Place

London NW1 4LE

Tel: +44 207 935 1174Fax: +44 207 487 2628

http://www.mrcpuk.org

The Examinations Administrator

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

50 Hallam Street

London WIW 6DE

Tel: +44 207 307 5600Fax: +44 207 307 5601

10. INFORMATION FOR PAEDIATRIC CANDIDATES

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10.2.2 Until the 2003/3 diet a joint MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examination

(Paediatrics)/MRCPCH Part 2 Examination is offered. However, not all

paediatric candidates are eligible for the choice of award. Candidates

who passed the MRCPCH Part1 Examination in May1999 (the 1999/2

Examination) or in subsequent diets cannot enter the MRCP(UK) Part2

Examination.

10.2.3 Table 1 sets out the various award options that candidates are now

eligible to receive.

10.2.4 Candidates are asked to note that the time available to sit the

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examination (Paediatrics) will reduce progressively,

ceasing to be available after the end of 2003, due to the transfer of

responsibility for the Examination to the Royal College of Paediatrics

and Child Health.

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Table 1: Entry to the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examination, MRCP(UK) Part 2 Examination

(Paediatrics) and MRCPCH Part 2 Examination

Examination passed Diet Eligibility Entry to Part 2

MRCP(UK) Part 1 1999/1 or earlier MRCP(UK) The MRCP(UK)

Examination (General MRCPCH Part 2 Examination

Medicine or (Paediatrics) can be

Paediatric option) sat until 2003/3

MRCP(UK) Part 1 1999/1 or earlier MRCP(UK) MRCP(UK) Part 2

Examination (General Examination

Medicine or (General Medicine)

Paediatric option)

MRCP(UK) Part 1 1999/2 onwards MRCP(UK) MRCP(UK) Part 2

Examination Examination

(General Medicine)

MRCP(UK) Part 1 1999/2 onwards MRCPCH MRCPCH Part 2

Examination Examination

(RCPCH grants

exemption from

the MRCPCH Part 1

Examination)

MRCPCH Part 1 1999/2 onwards Not eligible No exemption

Examination for MRCP(UK) granted by RCPs

MRCPCH Part 1 1999/2 onwards MRCPCH MRCPCH Part 2

Examination Examination

MRCPI Part 1 1995 onwards MRCPCH MRCPCH Part 2

Examination Examination

MRCPI Part 1 Anytime Not eligible No exemption

Examination for MRCP(UK) granted by RCPs

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11.1 The new format MRCP(UK) Part 1 and Part 2 Written Examinationswere introduced in May 2002 and July 2002 respectively. Both

Examinations are marked by machine-reader.

11.2 Candidates indicate their answers to the questions by completing

answer sheets, which are machine-read by an optical mark reader

(OMR). The output from the OMR is processed by computer and

marks are allocated according to the candidates responses, scores are

calculated and statistical data are derived relating to individualquestions: this information is produced in printed form for the

MRCP(UK) Part 1 and Part 2 Examining Boards.

11.3 As the completed answer sheets are computer marked, candidates

must comply fully with the instructions given on each answer sheet,

otherwise answer sheets may be rejected by the machine or your

intention misinterpreted.

11.4 You should use only the pencil (Grade 2B) supplied in the

Examination. Answers in ink or a different grade of pencil cannot be

read by the optical mark reader.

11.5 First of all identify yourself - write your family name and initials in the

boxes provided. Next, complete your examination number using the

appropriate rectangles.

11.6 The answer sheet for the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Paper One in January

2003 will contain a row of boxes for each question. Each box refers to

a single item and is numbered accordingly (i.e. 1A, 1B, 1C etc.). In each

box there are two rectangles labelled T (= True) and F (= False). You

should indicate whether you think a particular item is True or False

by pencilling in the appropriate rectangle. If you do not know the

answer, you should guess or leave it blank (there is no negative

marking).

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11.7 The answer sheet for the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Paper 2 Examination in

January 2003 will contain a row of five rectangles for each question.

You should indicate the single correct answer, in accordance with the

instructions given on the Examination Paper.

11.8 The answer sheets for the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination for May and

September 2003 (both Papers) will contain a row of five rectangles for

each question. You should indicate the single correct answer, in

accordance with the instructions given on the Examination Papers.

11.9 The answer sheets for the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination will

contain a row of rectangles for each question. You should indicate thecorrect answer(s), in accordance with the instructions given on the

Examination Papers.

11.10 You may erase an answer by using the rubber provided. To avoid too

many erasures on the answer sheet, you may if you wish indicate your

choices in the question book in the first instance, before transferring

them to the answer sheet. Remember to allow sufficient time to do

so, as additional time will not be allowed.

11.11 Do not fold or crease your answer sheet.

11.12 It is important that you fully understand how to complete the answer

sheet before you sit the Examination. Full advice is given on the

MRCP(UK) web site.

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12.1 Multiple choice questions are the most reliable, reproducible and

internally consistent method known of testing a knowledge of facts.However, good MCQs will not only test recall of factual knowledge,

but will also test powers of judgement and discrimination, as well as

the ability to reason. Careful thought and the intelligent use of a

sound knowledge of basic principles will often be more rewarding,

therefore, than plain memory work.

12.2 The only certain way you will pass the Examination is for you to know

the answers to all the questions, but it is also important that you are

able to communicate your knowledge accurately through the

medium of the answer sheet. This should pose no problems,provided

that you understand the form of the questions and follow certain

specific and simple instructions. Nevertheless, some candidates

suffer from an inability to obey these instructions precisely, to read

and understand the questions, or to organise their time.

12.3 You must study the question (both stem and items) carefully and be

clear that you understand exactly what is being asked. It should be

remembered that each item is independent of every other item in the

question; each refers to a single quantum of knowledge.

12.4 It has sometimes been suggested that you should begin by going

quickly through the whole paper, marking the answers to the items

about which you are certain. The other alternative is for you to work

steadily through the paper, completing each question before going

on to the next. The former method has the advantage of getting

marks in the bank and avoids the possibility that questions may

remain unattempted at the end of the Examination. This method also

allows more time to think about items left unanswered the first time

round. The main disadvantage is that it requires considerable

concentration and mental agility to consider so many different topics

in rapid succession.

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13.1 The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) is now separate

from the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination.

13.2 An annual timetable is published detailing when the MRCP(UK) Part

2 Clinical Examination (PACES) will be conducted. However, there are

three Main Assessment Points in the year when the MRCP(UK) Part 2

Clinical Examination (PACES) is scheduled to run (February/March,

June/July and October/November) and it is anticipated that most

candidates will be examined at these times.

13.3 The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) is composed of five

Stations, each assessed by two independent examiners. Candidates

will start at any one of the five Stations, and then move round the

carousel of Stations, at 20-minute intervals, until the cycle has been

completed. The Stations are:

Station 1 - Respiratory system examination (10 minutes)

- Abdominal system examination (10 minutes)

Station 2 - History taking skills (20 minutes)Station 3 - Cardiovascular system examination (10 minutes)

- Central nervous system examination (10 minutes)

Station 4 - Communication skills and ethics (20 minutes)

Station 5 - Skin, locomotor, endocrine, eye examination (20 minutes)

The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) lasts a total of120

minutes (including breaks).

13.4 A candidate will receive 14 structured mark-sheets prior to the start of

the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES). One sheet is given

to each examiner at Stations 2, 4 and 5 and two sheets are given to

each examiner at Stations 1 and 3. The candidate will have completed

their personal details immediately prior to the examination and will

then hand the appropriate sheets to the examiners at each station.

The examiners are required to record their mark for each candidate on

the marksheet independently and without consultation. No examinerwill have any knowledge of the marks given elsewhere in the

Examination.

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13.5 At Stations 1 and 3 (each having two sub-stations lasting 10 minutes

each) the timekeeper will sound a bell to announce the

commencement of the assessment at the Station. One examiner will

take the candidate into the Station and give the candidate writteninstructions for the first of the two cases. The candidate will respond

to the written instructions. The response will involve the

examination of the appropriate system and questions from the

examiners that may include management of the clinical problem.

Examiners will inform the candidate when five minutes have passed

at each sub-station and suggest that the candidate complete the

clinical assessment of the case.

13.6 After ten minutes the timekeeper will signal the end of the

substation. The examiners and the candidate must then stop.

13.7 The candidate will then receive written instructions from the second

examiner for the second case and examination at the second

substation will commence and follow the same procedure as the first

sub-station.

13.8 After a second period of ten minutes, a bell will sound to signal the

end of the Examination at the Station. The examiners and candidate

must then stop. The candidate will leave the station and be directed

to the next Station. A period of five minutes has been allowed for this

changeover and for the examiners to complete the mark-sheets.

13.9 At Station 5, which lasts 20 minutes, the timekeeper will sound a bell

to announce the commencement of the Station. One examiner willtake the candidate into the Station and give the candidate written

instructions for the first case. The candidate will respond to the

written instructions. The response will usually involve the

examination of the appropriate system and may include questions

that arise from the examination. The examiners may also ask

questions about the investigation and management of the clinical

problem. The same procedure as outlined above will be adopted for

the other three cases at Station 5. Each of the four cases will lastapproximately five minutes.

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13.10 After twenty minutes a bell will sound to signal the end of the

Examination at Station 5. The examiners and candidate must then

stop. The candidate will leave the Station and be directed to the next

Station. A period of five minutes has been allowed for thischangeover and for the examiners to complete the mark-sheets.

13.11 At Stations 2 and 4, each lasting 20 minutes, the candidate will be

given a GP letter/scenario to read outside the Station in the period

(approximately five minutes) prior to commencement of the Station.

Rough paper will be provided for note-taking (these notes will not

form part of the examination and will be destroyed afterwards). The

timekeeper will sound a bell to announce the commencement of theStation. One examiner will take the candidate into the station.

13.12 The interview will involve interaction between the candidate and the

patient/subject appropriate to the Station.

13.13 The timekeeper will indicate when 14 minutes have elapsed. The

patient/subject will then leave the Station. The candidate will be

given one minute for reflection, or further notes, and will then beinvited to summarise and discuss important features of the history

(Station 2) or interaction with the patient/subject (Station 4).

13.14 If a candidate completes the examination at any Station before the

end of the prescribed period, he/she must remain at the Station; this

could mean a period of silence.

13.15 Fourteen marksheets in total will be completed by the examiners:

One by each examiner at Stations 2, 4 and 5 (total 6);

Two by each examiner at Stations 1 and 3 (total 8).

The marks awarded on all fourteen marksheets will determine the

candidates overall MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)

score.

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13.16 All marks are recorded on a four point grading system and are

detailed on the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) mark-

sheet. These are:

Clear fail Fail Pass Clear pass

These grades will be converted to a numeric value of1-4 (clear fail=1,

fail=2, pass=3, clear pass=4). Grade descriptors will be provided to

both examiners and candidates in order to make the process ofassessment transparent.

13.17 The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) is marked out of a

total of56 marks (being the maximum available from the fourteen

mark-sheets). The nominal pass mark for the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical

Examination (PACES) is 42. A candidate will not pass the MRCP(UK)

Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) if they are awarded three clear

fail grades (by three separate examiners) regardless of the overalltotal achieved.

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14.6 Candidates are advised to note that the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written

Examination is valid for a limited period. In order to make full use of

the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) Period of Eligibility

candidates may well need to consider taking the MRCP(UK) Part 2Written at a time when they are nearing the completion of the

minimum period of training of two-and-a-half years.

14.7 If a candidate considers they have been unreasonably denied the full

MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES) Period of Eligibility,

they should contact the MRCP(UK) Central Office and provide

documentary evidence to this effect. In exceptional circumstances it

may be agreed to extend the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination(PACES) Period of Eligibility to the next Main Assessment Point if the

candidate has been unable to use the full three attempts permitted

within that particular MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)

Period of Eligibility.

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15. MRCP(UK): PROGRESS TO THE MRCP(UK)DIPLOMA

18 months after graduation

PASSFail

PASSFail

PASSFail

MRCP(UK) Part 1Examination

MRCP(UK) Diploma

MRCP(UK) Part 2Written Examination

MRCP(UK) Part 2 ClinicalExamination (PACES)

UnlimitedAttempts

Unlimited attemptswithin seven years

Unsuccessful, seven years after passin MRCP(UK) Part1 Examination

After two years or three failures

Exemption fromMRCP(UK)Part 1

Examination(per Regulations)

PACES Period of Eligibility:

21/2 years after graduation Plus required experience Allows three attempts over

two years

Unsuccessfulafter seven years

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16.1 Admission to the MRCP(UK) Examination

16.1.2 Candidates will be admitted to the Examination in their full name as

given on their original medical registration certificates or diplomas of

medical qualification or official translations of their diplomas or as in

the current edition of the Medical Register of the General Medical

Council of the United Kingdom.

16.1.3 Entries will NOT be accepted if there is any discrepancy in the spelling,

order or number of names given, and candidates must retain the

same surname/family name in any further applications.

16.1.4 It is the candidates responsibility to clear up such discrepancies,

including the use of initials, by obtaining a statement from the

issuing authority certifying that the candidate, in his or her full and

correct name, is the same person as that named on the diploma.

16.1.5 Candidates who change their names by marriage or deed poll must

submit the original documentary proof of this if they wish to be

admitted to the Ex