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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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: Email auto‑response error resolved
The issue within our email system that was causing automated responses to be sent from incorrect inboxes or issued in duplicate has been resolved.
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.
Acute and Palliative Medicine 2025/02 results released
The Acute and Palliative Medicine 2025/02 results have now been released.
CPD App update now live
A new version of the CPD App has been released to resolve recent technical issues affecting some users. Updated Android and iOS versions are now available on their respective app stores.