ACCS Trainer Leads’ Day
This year, the Intercollegiate Committee of Acute Care Common Stem Training (ICACCST) will host the 2026 ACCS Trainer Leads’ Day.
International PACES 2026/03 seats available
A limited number of International MRCP(UK) PACES 2026/03 seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
New Associate International Medical Directors for PACES
The Federation is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its medical director team.
Planned CPD Diary Maintenance – 17 August 2026
As part of a wider programme to improve and modernise our systems, we will be carrying out essential server migration work on 17 August 2026.
Two new Chair vacancies in MRCP(UK) for the Part 1 exam board & scenario writing group
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking to appoint a new Chair of the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examining Board and a new Chair of the MRCP(UK) PACES Scenario Writing Group.
Latest update on the McLachlan report – 10 August 2026
Further to our last (second) update on 06 May 2026 on actions taken in response to the recommendations made in the McLachlan report, we are pleased to report further progress.
New Associate Medical Director for MRCP(UK) PACES sought
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking to appoint a new Associate Medical Director for Clinical Examinations to oversee the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES).
Specialist Registrations: High volume of training completion notifications
We are currently receiving a high volume of training completion notifications of ARCP Outcome 6.
Important reminder for MRCP(UK) candidates
MRCP(UK) does not request or accept exam payments via WhatsApp, social media messaging platforms, or any other unofficial channels.
Updates to appeals regulations
Changes have been made to the MRCP(UK) appeals regulations following review
Rheumatology 2026/01 results released
The Rheumatology 2026/01 exam results have now been released.
UK PACES prioritisation criteria for 2026/3 assessment period
It is anticipated that UK capacity for PACES 2026/3 places will most likely meet demand but if oversubscribed, the following criteria will apply.