MRCP Part 2

MRCP Part 2 Exam

The MRCP Part 2 Exam assesses a candidate’s clinical skills and their ability in applying medical knowledge in managing patients. This exam is  built on foundational knowledge evaluated in Part 1, and it also focuses on advanced clinical problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Exam Requirements

To qualify for the MRCP Part 2 Exam, candidates need to first clear the MRCP Part 1. It is recommended that candidates should have a minimum of 12 months of postgraduate clinical experience after completing Part 1 ,as  Part 2 focuses on applying medical knowledge in real clinical situations.

Exam Format

One-day exam consisting of two three-hour papers, each with 100 multiple-choice (best of five) questions.

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Each question presents five options, one correct and four plausible yet less precise distractors

Every correct response is awarded one mark, with no negative marking applied.

The questions include clinical images and require problem-solving skills.

The exam assesses the candidate’s ability to apply clinical understanding, to make informed judgments, and take responsibility for key tasks, such as:

  • Prioritizing diagnosis
  • Planning investigations
  • Developing immediate and long-term management plans
  • Assessing prognosis

The distribution of questions across specialties is outlined below:

19
Cardiology
18
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
9
Dermatology
19
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Medicine
19
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
9
Geriatric Medicine
9
Haematology
19
Infectious Diseases
3
Medical Ophthalmology
17
Neurology
6
Oncology
3
Palliative Medicine and End of Life Care
3
Psychiatry
19
Renal Medicine
19
Respiratory Medicine
9
Rheumatology

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