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Latest update on the McLachlan report – 6 May 2026
Further to our initial update on 28 January 2026 on actions taken in response to the recommendations made in the McLachlan report, we are pleased to report further progress.
Amendments to MRCP(UK) and SCE Regulations
The MRCP(UK) and SCE Regulations have been updated to reflect the move to centre-based delivery from June.
New Associate Medical Director for Assessment Quality
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Helen Oram as the new Associate Medical Director for Assessment Quality for the Federation.
Vacancies: Associate International Medical Directors for PACES
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking to appoint three highly motivated Associate International Medical Directors for PACES. The successful candidates will support the International Medical Director for PACES in overseeing and delivering the PACES examination in sites outside of the UK.
New Assistant Medical Director for Research & Development
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Sami Hoque as the Federation Associate Medical Director for Research & Development.
CPD Diary end of year 2025/2026 deadline
The deadline for ensuring you have added, edited and saved all entries is 31 July 2026, after this date, the diary will close for the 2025/2026 diary year and you will not be able to log anything further.
Trainee representatives for Intercollegiate Committee for Acute Care Common Stem Training (ICACCST)
We are recruiting two ACCS IM parent specialty Trainee Representatives to join the Intercollegiate Committee for Acute Care Common Stem Training (ICACCST).
Geriatric Medicine 2026/01 results released
The Geriatric Medicine 2026/01 exam results have now been released
Introducing the CPD Digital learning hub
We are pleased to launch the CPD Digital Learning hub, a new online directory that brings together all CPD‑approved digital learning in one easy‑to‑access place.
Update: Application error message - Part 1 2026/02
The issue that some candidates were having applying for the Part 1 2026/02 examination and receiving an error message after completing payment has been resolved,
UK PACES Prioritisation criteria for 2026/2 assessment period
It is anticipated that 2026/2 UK capacity for PACES places will most likely meet demand but if oversubscribed, the following criteria will apply.
There will potentially be four broad prioritisation categories (see below) for allocating candidates applying to available PACES places in the UK.
Changes to MRCP(UK) exam fees and JRCPTB training fees from July 2026
Fees will increase from 1 July 2026, in line with the UK CPI rate of 3.6%,