Part 2
The MRCP(UK) Part 2 written exam can be taken by physicians in training who have passed the MRCP(UK) Part 1 exam. It builds on the knowledge assessed in Part 1 and tests the acquisition of a representative sample of medical knowledge, skills and behaviour as specified in the UK Specialty Training Curriculum for Core Medical Training / Curriculum for Internal Medicine.
Exam now consists of two, three hour papers each with 100 questions. Click here for more information.
The exam will test your ability to apply clinical understanding, make clinical judgements and take responsibility for:
prioritising diagnostic or problem lists
planning investigation
selecting a plan for immediate management
selecting a plan for long-term management
assessing prognosis.
The exam at a glance
two papers taken on one day
papers last three hours
100 multiple choice questions (best of five) per paper
questions include images
sat in an examination hall.
Applications
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