The MRCP Part 1 exam is the first step in the Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP) examination process. It is designed to test a candidate's knowledge and understanding of medical sciences relevant to clinical practice.
Exam Structure:
Format: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Number of Questions: 200
Duration: 2 papers, each lasting 3 hours
Type of Questions: Best-of-five (BOF) format (one correct answer from five options)
Delivery Mode: Computer-based or paper-based (varies by location)
Exam Content:
The syllabus covers a broad range of medical topics, primarily focused on basic and applied sciences essential for clinical practice. The approximate distribution is:
1. Cardiology: 15%
2. Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics: 15%
3. Respiratory Medicine: 10%
4. Gastroenterology: 10%
5. Neurology: 10%
6. Infectious Diseases: 8%
7. Endocrinology: 8%
8. Rheumatology: 6%
9. Haematology: 5%
10. Renal Medicine: 5%
11. Dermatology: 4%
12. Ophthalmology: 2%
13. Psychiatry: 2%
Key Areas Tested:
Clinical knowledge application
Pathophysiology of diseases
Common presentations and management
Pharmacological principles
Interpretation of investigations (ECG, X-rays, blood tests)
Passing Criteria:
The passing score varies per exam session based on difficulty level adjustments.
Candidates receive a scaled score, and results are typically released within 6 weeks.
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