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Dr Stuart Hood is new associate medical director for clinical exams

21 Mar 2019

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Stuart Hood as the new associate medical director for clinical examinations for the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians. In accordance with the responsibilities of his role, Stuart will become the chair of the MRCP(UK) clinical

First sub-Saharan PACES exam takes place in Nairobi, Kenya

14 Mar 2019

The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is delighted to announce the successful launch of the MRCP(UK) PACES examination in Aga Khan University’s Medical College (AKU), Nairobi, Kenya. This is the first location in Sub-Saharan Africa to offer the exam and the 25th MRCP(UK) international PACES centre. This follows the introduction of the MRCP(UK) Part 1 written exam in October 2018.

Vacancy: New members on the Scenario Writing Group

25 Jan 2019

The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is looking for new Consultant and Trainee members for the Scenario Writing Group. This work involves producing new scenarios for the PACES Examination.
To apply for one of these positions send a covering letter and CV to station2and4@mrcpuk.org. The closing date for the positions is 25 February 2019.
For more information please click here.

Vacancy: Medical Secretary of the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Written Examining Board

25 Jan 2019

The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking to appoint a Medical Secretary of the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examining Board.

Proposed changes to PACES in 2020 approved

21 Jan 2019

We are pleased to announce that the General Medical Council (GMC) has approved our proposed changes to the MRCP(UK) PACES examination.
Dr Ken Dagg, Medical Director for Assessment said "Approval from the GMC is a welcome outcome and endorses our plans to ensure that our clinical examination continues to reflect the best clinical practice and maintains the highest levels of validity and reliability."
The new format, which will be introduced in 2020 includes the following:

Vacancies: Rheumatology SCE Examining Board Members

3 Dec 2018

The British Society for Rheumatology and the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK are seeking to appoint two new members of the Rheumatology SCE Board.

PACES launched in Hyderabad, India

7 Nov 2018

The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is delighted to announce the successful launch of the MRCP(UK) PACES examination in Hyderabad, India. MRCP(UK) is the largest international clinical examination in the World. Forty one trainee doctors undertook the examination between the 2nd and 4th November.

Professor Elder demits as MRCP(UK) Medical Director

24 Jul 2018

It has been an interesting and enjoyable five years with candidate numbers continuing to grow substantially around the world. I have been particularly pleased that we have reduced the cost of some of our examinations, developed new examinations for European specialists, and taken MRCP(UK) into new partner countries, including the USA. The clinical examination remains a great strength and I hope that the changes made in the PACES 2020 project will maintain its relevance and continue to drive the acquisition of core bedside skills.

Vacancy: Chair of the Palliative Medicine SCE Examining Board

20 Apr 2018

The Association of Palliative Medicine and the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK are seeking a Chair of the Palliative Medicine SCE

Vacancies: Board Members for the Acute Medicine and Respiratory Medicine Specialty Certificate Examining Boards

17 Apr 2018

The Society for Acute Medicine, the British Thoracic Society and the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK are seeking to appoint members of the Acute Medicine and Respiratory Medicine SCE Examining Boards.

Driving high quality training and support for Registrars

7 Mar 2018

The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is pleased to announce the launch of a new set of quality criteria for General Internal Medicine (GIM) and Acute Internal Medicine (AIM) registrars, to be implemented from 1 August 2018. This builds on the learning and success of quality criteria for core medical training in 2015.

MRCP(UK) PACES Musgrove park cancelled due to severe weather

1 Mar 2018

We wish to advise that the MRCP(UK) PACES examination at Musgrove Park Academy, Musgrove Park Hospital, due to take place on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March 2018 has been cancelled. South West England has been escalated to a red weather warning which is a ‘risk to life’ snow warning. This decision has not been made lightly but we have a duty of care to our candidates, patients and examiners and for their own safety we cannot ask them to travel in such adverse weather. 

Vacancy: Trainee Representative to the Clinical Examining Board (CEB) and Scenario Editorial Committee (SEC)

9 Feb 2018

The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking to appoint a Trainee Representative to the Clinical

Vacancies: Managing Medical Director and Head of IT

4 Dec 2017

The new legal entity representing the joint working of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and Royal College of Physicians of London is seeking to fill the vacancy of managing medical director which report into the Chair of the Federation Board.
This entity will co-create and deliver:

First State of Physicianly Training report published to help drive improvement in postgraduate medical education

9 Nov 2017

The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is pleased to announce the publication of the first State of Physicianly Training Report for the UK.
Read the report
The report is a development of an on-going process to try and improve postgraduate medical education and training in the UK and builds on previous published quality reports. It attempts to objectively review the current state of the quality of physicianly training provided within the UK.

Announcing the new European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

26 Oct 2017

The Federation launches 2017 PACES Champions Awards

20 Oct 2017

The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK relies 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 new PACES Champion award.  One UK and one international recipient will be chosen each year from nominations. Nominations can be made by anyone who is involved in PACES including MRCP(UK) staff, Chairs and Hosts.
Nomination can be made under one or more of the following criteria:

Vacancy: Nephrology SCE Examining Board Member

30 Aug 2017

The Renal Association and the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK are seeking to appoint a new Board Member for the Nephrology SCE

Vacancy: Member of the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examining Board

7 Jun 2017

The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking to appoint a member to the MRCP(UK) Part 1

P2 2017/01 performance report available

18 May 2017

MRCP(UK) is committed to supporting all candidates and trainees and improving their examination experience. This new report displays information on the overall examination and topic performance with demographic statistics, scores distribution and much more. We hope that the additonal information is useful and will help candidates to understand more about the required standard of the examinations and be better prepared . We welcome your feedback on this report.