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The Royal College of Physicians aims to ensure high quality care for patients by improving standards and influencing policy and practice in modern medicine. It sets standards for clinical practice, conducts examinations, defines and monitors education and training programmes for physicians, supports doctors in their practice of medicine, and advises the Government, public and the profession on healthcare issues.
The MRCP (UK) Examination consists of three parts. In the UK it is usually taken during the period of general professional training in medicine which follows registration with the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom, and normally lasts at least two years. The MRCP (UK) Diploma does not, therefore, confer specialist status: in the UK it is recognised as an entry qualification for higher specialist training.
For more information visit the Royal College of Physicians website.
The Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test is designed to assess your knowledge and skills, and your ability to work safely in your first appointment as a senior house officer in British hospitals.
Examination bookings can be done by using on line registration The closing date for applications is eight weeks before the exam dates.
Part one is held at centres in the United Kingdom and in certain other countries: e.g. Sri Lanka, Egypt, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, Dubai and India.
Part two can only be taken in the United Kingdom. The exam fee for the part 1 is £145.
Registration is online. For details of registration procedures and test centres go to the GMC website
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