Are you aspiring to pursue a career in the field of Emergency Medicine? Then, the Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM) is a professional qualification that offers you highly esteemed recognition in the world of Emergency Medicine. The MRCEM Examination includes three parts – MRCEM Primary, MRCEM Intermediate SBA, and MRCEM OSCE. Here, we will delve into all about MRCEM Intermediate, the second part of the MRCEM exam.
MRCEM Intermediate Exam
MRCEM Intermediate is the second crucial step in your journey towards achieving RCEM Membership. The exam primarily assesses the core competencies required of an emergency medicine doctor in training. This written exam consists of two papers, including Single Best Answer (SBA) questions, encompassing both multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and extended matching questions (EMQs). This test ensures a thorough awareness of the whole variety of conditions and presentations that may present to the Emergency Department by sampling the RCEM clinical syllabus.
Duration of the Examination: 4 Hours (90 questions in one two-hour session with a one-hour break in between)
Number of Questions: 180 MCQs
Exam Format: Single Best Answer questions
All About MRCEM Intermediate Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to sit for the MRCEM Intermediate exam, you need to meet some eligibility requirements.
As the basic requirement, the aspirant must have a medical qualification approved by the General Medical Council (GMC). It is mandatory to pass MRCEM Primary to become eligible to sit for the MRCEM Intermediate exam. The examination is conducted in English, and candidates are advised that IELTS Level 7 is the expected standard for completion of MRCEM.
How to Book Your Slots?
Candidates must apply for the exam online. Applications will open at 10.00 am on the morning of the application opening date and close automatically at 5.00 pm (UK time) on the listed closing date. The application exam opening and closing dates will be listed on the MRCEM exam calendar.
Successfully clearing the MRCEM Intermediate examination is your key to the next level: MRCEM OSCE. Do you want to pursue a medical career in the realm of Emergency Medicine? The prestigious MRCEM qualification recognizes the expertise and competency of emergency medicine physicians and thereby provides a range of benefits to you.
Be an Emergency Medicine expert and embrace the opportunities that await you.
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