03 assessment period. This pass standard will apply to candidates sitting in the 2023.03 assessment period only.
The group, consisting of representatives from the MRCP(UK) Clinical Examining Board, senior examiners from the three physician colleges, and lay and trainee representatives, advised by external experts, agreed the pass marks for the seven skills and the overall score candidates will need to achieve in order to pass the examination.
The pass standard for the 2023.03 assessment is outlined in the table below:
| Skill | Pass mark |
| A (Physical Examination Skills) | 16/24 |
| B (Identifying Physical Signs) | 14/24 |
| C (Clinical Communication Skills) | 11/16 |
| D (Differential Diagnosis) | 15/24 |
| E (Clinical Judgement) | 20/32 |
| F (Managing Patients' Concerns) | 10/16 |
| G (Maintaining Patient Welfare) | 28/32 |
| Overall Pass Mark | 126/168 |
Candidates will have to pass all seven skills and achieve a minimum overall score of 126 to pass the examination.
The standard will be reviewed in March 2024 towards the end of the 2024.01 assessment period and updated information about the pass marks will be published following this.