Application error message - Part 1 2026/02
We are aware that some candidates applying for the Part 1 2026/02 examination are receiving an error message after completing payment, despite the payment having been processed successfully.
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%,
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.
Dr Mike Jones appointed as Federation Executive Medical Director
The Federation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Mike Jones as Executive Medical Director (EMD).
MRCP(UK) exams taking place in the Middle East
We are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and assessing any potential impact the conflict may have on candidates planning to sit our exams in the near future.
New members of the Federation medical director team
The Federation is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its medical director team.
Updated MRCP(UK) and SCE/ESE Regulations
The regulations for the MRCP(UK) and the Specialty Certificate/European Specialty Examinations have been updated to reflect the forthcoming return to an in-centre delivery format from June this year.
Changes to Post-Nominals for Specialty Certificate & European Specialty Examinations
Post-nominals will no longer be linked to passing MRCP(UK) and completion of UK training.
Research Ethics Committee vacancies
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is excited to announce a unique opportunity to join the newly formed Federation Research Ethics Committee (FREC).
Delivery of MRCP(UK) written examinations and SCEs from 2026
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK has conducted a review of the delivery of all MRCP(UK) written examinations and Specialty Certificate Examinations (SCEs).
Vacancy: Associate Medical Director for Research
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking to appoint a new Associate Medical Director for Research.
Apply now: EFIM Exchange Programme 2026
We’re pleased to share that applications for the EFIM Exchange Programme 2026 are now open. This initiative offers Internal Medicine residents an excellent opportunity to gain valuable international experience and broaden their clinical exposure.
Update on the McLachlan report
Following publication of Professor John McLachlan’s independent report on the MRCP(UK) part 2 written exam, the Federation has been working at pace to review the recommendations in detail.
Webinar on the future of written exam delivery
We hosted a live webinar on Tuesday 27 January to give candidates the opportunity to share their views and ask questions about the proposed changes to the delivery of the MRCP(UK) written exams and SCEs.
Associate Medical Director for Assessment Quality
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking to appoint a new Associate Medical Director (AMD) for Assessment Quality.