MRCP Part 1:
This examination assesses the understanding and application of basic medical sciences and common clinical medicine relevant to postgraduate medical practice. The computer-based examination consists of 2 papers, each containing 100 best-of-five (BOF) multiple-choice questions. Each paper is conducted over 3 hours, and both papers contribute equally to the final score. The exam focuses on core medical knowledge, clinical reasoning, disease mechanisms, investigations, therapeutics, and evidence-based medicine expected from doctors in early postgraduate training.
MRCP Part 2:
This Part 2 exam evaluates the application of clinical knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management skills in complex clinical scenarios. The computer-based test consists of 2 papers, with 100 best-of-five (BOF) questions in each paper. Each paper has a duration of 3 hours. Candidates are expected to interpret clinical data, ECGs, imaging, laboratory investigations, and formulate appropriate diagnosis and management plans across a broad range of medical specialties. The examination emphasizes advanced clinical judgement, problem-solving ability, and evidence-based decision-making.
MRCP PACES:
In MRCP PACES, the candidates’ abilities pertaining to clinical knowledge, communication, and professional behaviour in real-life settings are closely monitored and evaluated. The examination is conducted in a structured clinical format consisting of 5 clinical stations, completed over approximately 2 hours. Candidates interact with real patients or trained surrogates while being assessed on physical examination skills, history-taking, communication, differential diagnosis, clinical management, and professionalism. PACES evaluates competency in managing acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions commonly encountered in day-to-day physician practice.
