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The Royal College of Physicians has officially opened the booking window for the MRCP Part 1 examination (Diet: 4) on August 5. Candidates can now secure their spot for the exam scheduled on October 16, 2024.

The booking window will remain open until August 12, 2024. Candidates are required to complete their booking process within this timeframe. For those who need additional time due to valid reasons, the RCP allows until August 19, 2024, for reasonable adjustments.

Key dates:

• Booking window opens: August 5, 2024
• Booking deadline: August 12, 2024
• Reasonable adjustment deadline: August 19, 2024
• Exam date: October 16, 2024
• Results released by: November 15, 2024

How to apply for the MRCP Part 1 exam

• Log into your My MRCP(UK) account.
• Ensure your personal details are up-to-date; a correspondence address is required for your application.
• Fill in details about whether you are training in the UK or not.
• Choose a centre where you would like to take the examination.
• Complete any special arrangements where applicable.
• Pay for the examination.
• After submitting your application, you will receive an RCP code.
• Provide evidence of your primary medical qualification (PMQ) and send it to PMQ@thefederation.uk with your RCP code.

Application fees are £489 for UK candidates and £655 for international candidates. Ensure that bookings are made within the specified period to avoid complications.

MRCP Part 1 exam: A quick overview

MRCP Part 1 is the first of three MRCP examinations conducted by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, which includes the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

The MRCP (UK) Part 1 exam tests a candidate’s basic knowledge of clinical sciences and common medical conditions, focussing on what is needed for entry into specialist training.

MRCP Part 1 exam at a glance

Number of papers: Two papers

Exam pattern: MCQ pattern with questions in ‘best of five’ format.

Number of questions: 200 MCQs

Marking pattern: One mark for the correct answer, no negative marking.

Exam duration: 6 hours

For further details or assistance with your booking, don’t hesitate to reach out to the StudyMRCP team.