MRCPsych is a psychiatry-specific middle-grade exam. Doctors in the UK usually take it before they progress to further training in order to become a consultant. Employers highly regard those who pass this exam as it demonstrates extensive knowledge within the field of psychiatry.
As a postgraduate qualification in English, this is also accepted by the GMC (General Medical Council). It serves as evidence of your eligibility to work as a doctor in the UK. Regardless of your level within psychiatry, taking this exam (run by the Royal College of Psychiatrists) will add to your professional portfolio and could put you at an advantage when seeking new job opportunities.
For those relocating to the UK from overseas, we specifically recommend this as a pathway. Completing this exam would enable you to obtain your GMC and secure a role as a speciality (middle grade) psychiatry doctor in the UK.
For more in-depth information on the MRCPsych exam, including eligibility, please see below.
Three-hour exam worth 150 marks comprising 150 questions; two-thirds are multiple-choice questions, and the other third is extended matching item questions
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Three-hour exam worth 150 marks comprising 150 questions which follow the same format as Paper A.
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The CASC format is similar to an objective structured clinical examination. It is broken down into 16 circuits of individual stations which test your clinical skills. You can find information on this by clicking here.
All exams can now be taken online from anywhere in the world. There are some minor requirements regarding the device you use to take the test. Please click here for further guidance.
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