The Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM) exam is designed for doctors who want to specialize in Emergency Medicine. The MRCEM examination consists of three components: MRCEM Primary, MRCEM Intermediate, and MRCEM OSCE. All three components must be passed for a candidate to be awarded the MRCEM qualification.
MRCEM Primary
MRCEM Primary consists of one written paper of 3-hour duration designed to assess a candidate’s knowledge of emergency medicine. The MRCEM Primary consists of two sections: multiple choice questions (MCQs) and extended matching questions (EMQs).
MRCEM Intermediate
MRCEM Intermediate is a written examination designed to assess a candidate’s knowledge of emergency medicine at a higher level. The MRCEM Intermediate consists of two sections: multiple choice questions (MCQs) and extended matching questions (EMQs).
MRCEM OSCE
This Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assesses a candidate’s practical skills and competence in emergency medicine. The MRCEM OSCE involves a series of stations, each testing a candidate’s ability to diagnose and manage emergency patients. The stations may include tasks such as taking a patient’s history, performing a physical examination, and making a clinical decision. The MRCEM OSCE is typically conducted in a clinical environment, such as a hospital or simulation center, and lasts 4 hours.
All three components must be passed for a candidate to be awarded the MRCEM qualification. Make sure you are familiar with the exam pattern, and then start your preparation. Good luck.
