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.
Indian Goods and Services Tax (GST)
New GST requirement for Specialty Certificate Exam candidates in India
New guidance on AI use in WPBAs and reflective practice
JRCPTB has published new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in workplace-based assessments (WPBAs) and reflective logs, reinforcing that reflection must remain personal and authentic.
Applications for PACES 2026/03
The application period for International PACES 2026/03 will open on 16 June 2026 at 8:00am BST and close on 23 June 2026 at 8:00am BST.
Fraudulent website alert - resolved
The fraudulent website impersonating the MyMRCP(UK) login area has now been deactivated.
Become a reviewer
The Federation CPD Approval Scheme plays an important role in identifying high quality CPD for members and fellows across the three colleges of physicians, ensuring approved educational activity is relevant and trustworthy
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).