Exam News and Updates

Key changes from August 2021

FRCEM Critical Appraisal and QIP removed as distinct examination component (QI and research will be assessed by portfolio evidence for UK trainees)
Written exam format changing to Single Best Answer questions (SBAQ)
Reintroduction of MRCEM OSCE into the GMC approved suite of exams
From 1 August 2021, MRCEM achieved after 1 August 2012 is valid for entry to HST and FRCEM examinations

MRCEM Primary SBA or FRCEM Primary or MRCEM A between August 2012 – August 2016
MRCEM SBA or FRCEM Intermediate SAQ or MRCEM B between August 2012 – August 2016
MRCEM OSCE after August 2012

MRCEM Primary SBA or FRCEM Primary or MRCEM A between August 2012 – August 2016
MRCEM SBA or FRCEM Intermediate SAQ or MRCEM B between August 2012 – August 2016
MRCEM OSCE or FRCEM Intermediate SJP
FRCEM SBA or FRCEM Final SAQ between August 2016 August 2021
FRCEM Final OSCE between August 2016 August 2021