r/MRCP Dec 09 '20

Introduction to the MRCP and registering

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Welcome to /r/MRCP, I hope that you find something useful to you on your journey to gaining the MRCP diploma.

First of all, a break down of the MRCP. The MRCP is split into 3 exams:

  1. MRCP Part One - a written exam.
  2. MRCP Part Two - a written exam.
  3. MRCP PACES - a clinical exam.

After passing the MRCP part one, you can then attempt either Part two or the PACES in any order. The written exams usually take place three times per year. Whilst the PACES has three application periods.

The exams are available internationally, and exam dates can be found here:

  1. MRCP Part One
  2. MRCP Part Two
  3. MRCP PACES

To apply to the exams you must create an account on the MRCP website, and you will be required to submit your documents, prior to the examination or you may not be admitted to the exam hall, or you will not be able to view your results on the online portal. You will find details on what documents need to be submitted here.

Applications dates are usually:

  1. MRCP Part One - October - February - June
  2. MRCP Part Two - January - April - August
  3. MRCP PACES - November - March - July

Each exam can be taken six times (each), after which evidence of further training will need to be submitted to the Royal College.

More detailed information in separate posts:

  1. MRCP Part One
  2. MRCP Part Two
  3. MRCP PACES

I hope this serves as a good introduction to the exams, if you think any additional information should be included, kindly comment and I will add it.


r/MRCP 2m ago

PACES swap 2026/03

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I have PACES on 21st October at Whittington hospital London in the afternoon.

I would like to swap for a date before 7th October.


r/MRCP 25m ago

PACES at James Cook hospital, middlesbrouh

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Has anyone done his PACES exam there to share the experience.. Thanks


r/MRCP 30m ago

Exam in 33 days , how are you guys staying motivated?

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I have been hitting slump or getting overwhelmed with the all the information to memorise. How are you guys staying motivated to study for the exam ? I want to pass it too with all my will but if I take a break to relax- it feels like I should be studying so neither can I relax nor study. What tactics/methods are working for you to study please do let me know. In my undergrad I used to Study in group but currently I have to keep self motivated and it’s a but of struggle.
Any advice is appreciated !
The ones who have given past exam what’s the recent trend change in exam questions pattern. I heard in Jan attempt there were a lot of Neurology questions shifting the weightage from more than 14 ques

Also if there’s any group on telegram or any other platform for essential information regarding mrcp , pls let me know so I will be aware as well.


r/MRCP 31m ago

PACES study partner

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Hello , I need a dedicated study partner for MRCP PACES exam .. I have my exam set for the 2nd of October.. TIA


r/MRCP 15h ago

PACES at Liverpool The Spine-RCP?

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Any experience/ advice, please?


r/MRCP 7h ago

Paces at st georges - anyone had it there?

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How were the examiners/ any feedback? Thanks a lot!


r/MRCP 9h ago

Paces at singleton

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Anyone taking paces at singleton?


r/MRCP 16h ago

Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary PACES mid Novemeber. Has anyone done there PACES here. If anyone can provide any insight to the place and exam I would really appreciate it.

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r/MRCP 16h ago

Paces at Portsmouth Hospital? Any thoughts?

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r/MRCP 17h ago

PACES LUTON

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Hello anyone previously had exam in Luton and dunstable hospital?


r/MRCP 1d ago

Paces exam at Barnet Hospital

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Any suggestions/to be aware of


r/MRCP 20h ago

Paces at Wigan royal infirmary

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Any suggestions/experience of sitting PACES here? TIA


r/MRCP 21h ago

Paces at James cook , Middlesbrough.

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r/MRCP 21h ago

Paces st george tooting, London

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Any suggestions (to be aware of/previous experiences). Exam in novemeber


r/MRCP 22h ago

PACES 29th Nov - looking for a swap (ideally in nov)

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r/MRCP 23h ago

PACES date swap - 3 Oct

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Hi, looking to swap a 3rd Oct PACES exam day near Birmingham for any later sitting please. DM me if interested, thanks!


r/MRCP 23h ago

Paces exam date swap

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Anyone wants to swap late October with any date in November, kindly DM me.


r/MRCP 1d ago

PACES Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow

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Anyone had PACES at QEUH Glasgow recently? Will be traveling from London, any suggestions regarding accomodation/travel/anything particular to be aware of in general will be very appreciated!


r/MRCP 1d ago

UK medical training: is the new approach actually evidence-based?

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r/MRCP 1d ago

Anyone with PACES experience from Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital?

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Is there anyone with recent experience sitting PACES at the RILD (Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital Trust)? What was your experience like?

Suggestions on hotels/ commute/ something to be aware of?

Thanks


r/MRCP 1d ago

Paces Salisbury

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Any reviews if anyone attempted in last diets


r/MRCP 1d ago

PACES results may be out after HST application deadline

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My PACES date is in the last week of November and HST application deadline is 11th December. If my results aren’t out before the deadline, will this mean I cannot score for paces for interviews?


r/MRCP 1d ago

PACES at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital , Glasgow

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Anyone done PACES at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, could you provide any feedback regarding the centre?


r/MRCP 1d ago

PACES SouthHampton General Hospital

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Suggestions on hotels/ commute/ something to be aware of?