The current outbreak of COVID-19 is a rapidly changing situation and so we have created this information hub to support examination candidates, trainees, trainers and consultants who need to maintain and record their continuing professional development.
Below you will find links to the latest guidance, advice and resources in the areas of MRCP(UK) examinations, training and CPD. We will continue to update and develop these pages to support you as the situation develops.
ARCP guidance
In the present ARCP process it should be emphasised that outcomes which have been described in Gold Guide 8th edition (GG8) must be used. It is important that ARCP panels make a holistic judgement on trainee progression using the GG8-compliant and GMC-approved COVID-19 decision aids for 2020. If a trainee has met these amended requirements they should be issued an outcome 1 or an outcome 6 if they are at the end of that phase of training. An outcome 10.1 or 10.2 should only be awarded when a trainee is achieving progress and the development of competences/capabilities at the expected rate but the acquisition of some capabilities (eg mandatory courses, professional examinations) has been delayed by the impact of COVID-19.
The following documents must be used for the 2020 ARCP process.
ARCP decision aid for JRCPTB specialties during the COVID-19 pandemic
ARCPs during COVID-19 Pandemic: Specific specialty advice for Medical Specialties
Training and trainee progression
Trainees’ welfare is very important to us and we hope that the following information provides clarity at an uncertain time and will allow trainees to plan for the coming months.
25.09.20: Free access to the ePortfolio for trainees who have left CMT without full MRCP(UK) or an ST3 post
26.03.20: Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification and working in acute medicine
20.03.20: Help for trainees at the front line
16.03.20: Recognition of trainee progression in 2020
15.03.20: Guidance on Core Medical Trainees acting up as a Medical Registrar
Outpatient experience:
Requirements for Outpatient experience in Internal Medicine (IMS1) Training
Guidance to trainees learning tele-consultation out-patient skills
Podcast: Training progression during COVID-19:
Exams
30.09.20: Additional November date announced for MRCP(UK) Part 1 written examinations for UK candidates
16.09.20: New COVID-19 guidelines for UK PACES in 2020
16.09.20: Part 1 online exam
04.08.20: Recommencing MRCP(UK) Part 2
17.07.20: Applying for UK PACES 2020/3
22.06.20: Extension of eligibility period during COVID-19 restrictions
17.06.20: MRCP(UK) clinical and written examinations to restart this Autumn
05.06.20: 2020/3 MRCP(UK) Part 1 - updated application dates
04.06.20: Delays issuing MRCP(UK Diplomas
01.06.20 SCE dates from September now confirmed
25.03.20: Transfer and refund information for cancelled exams
Continuing professional development
CPD requirements and the impact of COVID-19