MRCEM and FRCEM Exam Information
MRCEM and FRCEM examinations are an integral part of the RCEM’s programme of assessment, providing trainees the opportunity to demonstrate, at critical progression points, the required outcomes of their training.
The RCEM exams comprise a programme of summative assessments in two parts:
- Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM), and
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM) examinations.
Each part uses validated assessment methods to test a broad-spectrum of knowledge, understanding, skills, behaviours and attitudes, as defined by the RCEM curriculum. Scroll down to find out more.
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MRCEM Exams
The MRCEM examination consists of three components:
The first two are theoretical and assess your knowledge via Single Best Answer (SBA) questions, while the third tests your ability to apply this knowledge in real-life scenarios through an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). All components of the MRCEM are mapped to the RCEM curriculum, focusing on SLOs 1-7 and 9. The questions in each component are aligned with the RCEM Basic Science Curriculum and Clinical Syllabus. The SLOs and the associated capabilities relevant to each are outlined in the assessment blueprint. Successful completion of all three components is required for intermediate training as part of an assessment programme designed to ensure readiness for Higher Training.
FRCEM Final Exams
The FRCEM examination consists of two components:
Both components of the FRCEM are mapped to SLOs 1-12. The questions in the FRCEM exams are aligned with the RCEM Clinical Syllabus. The SLOs and their relevant capabilities are outlined in the assessment blueprint. Successful completion of the FRCEM examination is a key part of the Programme of Assessment, signifying readiness for independent practice upon completion of training.
Upcoming MRCEM and FRCEM Exam Dates 2024 and 2025
| Exam | Exam Date | Centres | Application Window | Results Date | Preparation Courses | Online Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRCEM Primary | 29 October 2024 | UK & International Pearson VUE test centres | 24 – 31 July 2024 | 11 December 2024 | MRCEM Primary Questions & Webinars | |
| MRCEM Primary | 13 May 2025 | UK & International Pearson VUE test centres | 17 – 24 February 2025 | 17 June 2025 | 1-day MRCEM Primary Course (in-person and online): 1 and 16 April 2025 | MRCEM Primary Questions & Webinars |
| MRCEM Primary | 28 October 2025 | UK & International Pearson VUE test centres | 21 – 28 July 2025 | 4 December 2025 | TBC | MRCEM Primary Questions & Webinars |
| Exam | Exam Date | Centres | Application Window | Results Date | Preparation Courses | Online Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRCEM SBA | 28 January 2025 | UK & International Pearson VUE test centres | 4 – 11 November 2024 | 12 March 2025 | 2-day MRCEM Intermediate SBA Course (in-person and online): 17 – 18 December 2024, 7 – 8 January 2025 | MRCEM SBA Questions & Webinars |
| MRCEM SBA | 11 September 2025 | UK & International Pearson VUE test centres | 16 – 23 June 2025 | 15 October 2025 | TBC | MRCEM SBA Questions & Webinars |
| Exam | Exam Date | Centres | Application Window | Results Date | Preparation Courses | Online Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRCEM OSCE | 2 – 13 December 2024 | London | 28 August – 4 September 2024 | 29 January 2025 | MRCEM OSCE Videos | |
| MRCEM OSCE | 20 – 31 January 2025 | London | 22 – 29 October 2024 | 18 March 2025 | 2-day in-person MRCEM OSCE Course: 9 – 10 January 2025, 13 – 14 January 2025
1-day online MRCEM OSCE Course: 15 January 2025 MRCEM OSCE Mock Exam: 20 January 2025, 13:30 – 16:30 GMT |
MRCEM OSCE Videos |
| MRCEM OSCE | 24 – 28 March 2025 | Chennai | 7 – 13 January 2025 | 14 May 2025 | TBC | MRCEM OSCE Videos |
| MRCEM OSCE | 2 – 13 June 2025 | London | 17 – 24 March 2025 | 23 July 2025 | 2-day in-person MRCEM OSCE Course: 12 – 13 May 2025, 14 – 15 May 2025
1-day online MRCEM OSCE Course: tbc MRCEM OSCE Mock Exam: 30 May 2025, 13:30 – 16:30 GMT |
MRCEM OSCE Videos |
| MRCEM OSCE | 14 – 18 July 2025 | Hyderabad | 16 – 23 April 2025 | 1 September 2025 | TBC | MRCEM OSCE Videos |
| MRCEM OSCE | 1 – 5 September 2025 | Malaysia | 28 May – 5 June 2025 | 22 October 2025 | TBC | MRCEM OSCE Videos |
| MRCEM OSCE | 1 – 12 December 2025 | London | 3 – 10 September 2025 | 28 January 2026 | TBC | MRCEM OSCE Videos |
| Exam | Exam Date | Centres | Application Window | Results Date | Preparation Courses | Online Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRCEM SBA | 24 April 2025 | UK & International Pearson VUE test centres | 15 – 22 January 2025 | 4 June 2025 | 2-day FRCEM Final SBA Course: 18 – 19 March 2025, 3 – 4 April 2025 | FRCEM SBA Practice Questions |
| FRCEM SBA | 30 September 2025 | UK & International Pearson VUE test centres | 2 – 9 July 2025 | 19 November 2025 | TBC | FRCEM SBA Practice Questions |
| Exam | Exam Date | Centres | Application Window | Results Date | Preparation Courses | Online Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRCEM Final OSCE | 4 – 15 November 2024 | London | 7 – 14 August 2024 | 8 January 2025 | FRCEM Final OSCE Videos | |
| FRCEM Final OSCE | 7 – 22 May 2025 | London | 5 – 12 February 2025 | 8 July 2025 | 2-day FRCEM Final OSCE Course: 25 – 26 April, 28 – 29 April, 1 – 2 May 2025 | FRCEM Final OSCE Videos |
| FRCEM Final OSCE | 4 – 20 November 2025 | London | 6 – 13 August 2025 | 14 January 2026 | TBC | FRCEM Final OSCE Videos |
Upcoming MRCEM and FRCEM Exam Dates 2024 and 2025
Exam Date: 29 October 2024
Centre: UK & International Pearson VUE test centres
Application Window: 24 – 31 July 2024
Results date: 11 December 2024
Exam Date: 13 May 2025
Centre: UK & International Pearson VUE test centres
Application Window: 17 – 24 February 2025
Results date: 17 June 2025
Exam Date: 28 October 2025
Centre: UK & International Pearson VUE test centres
Application Window: 21 – 28 July 2025
Results date: 4 December 2025
Preparation Courses & Online resources:
1-day MRCEM Primary Course (in-person and online):
1st April 2025
16th April 2025
Exam Date: 2 – 13 December 2024
Centre: London
Application Window: 28 August – 4 September 2024
Results date: 29 January 2025
Exam Date: 20 – 31 January 2025
Centre: London
Application Window: 22 – 29 October 2024
Results date: 18 March 2025
Exam Date: 24 – 28 March 2025
Centre: Chennai
Application Window: 7 – 13 January 2025
Results date: 14 May 2025
Exam Date: 2 – 13 June 2025
Centre: London
Application Window: 17 – 24 March 2025
Results date: 23 July 2025
Exam Date: 14 – 18 July 2025
Centre: Hyderabad
Application Window: 16 – 23 April 2025
Results date: 1 September 2025
Exam Date: 1 – 5 September 2025
Centre: Malaysia
Application Window: 28 May – 5 June 2025
Results date: 22 October 2025
Exam Date: 1 – 12 December 2025
Centre: London
Application Window: 3 – 10 September 2025
Results date: 28 January 2026
Preparation Courses & Online resources:
2-day in-person MRCEM OSCE Course:
9th – 10th January 2025
13th – 14th January 2025
12th – 13th May 2025
14th – 15th May 2025
1-day online MRCEM OSCE Course:
15th January 2025
MRCEM OSCE Mock Exam:
20 January 2025, 13:30 – 16:30 GMT
30 May 2025, 13:30 – 16:30 GMT
Exam Date: 24 April 2025
Centre: UK & International Pearson VUE test centres
Application Window: 15 – 22 January 2025
Results date: 4 June 2025
Exam Date: 30 September 2025
Centre: UK & International Pearson VUE test centres
Application Window: 2 – 9 July 2025
Results date: 19 November 2025
Preparation Courses & Online resources:
2-day FRCEM Final SBA Course (in-person and online):
18th – 19th March 2025
3rd – 4th April 2025
Exam Date: 4 – 15 November 2024
Centre: London
Application Window: 7 – 14 August 2024
Results date: 8 January 2025
Exam Date: 7 – 22 May 2025
Centre: London
Application Window: 5 – 12 February 2025
Results date: 8 July 2025
Exam Date: 4 – 20 November 2025
Centre: London
Application Window: 6 – 13 August 2025
Results date: 14 January 2026
Preparation Courses & Online resources:
1-day online FRCEM Final OSCE Course: tbc
2-day in-person FRCEM Final OSCE Course:
25th – 26th April 2025
28th – 29th April 2025
1st – 2nd May 2025
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How to prepare for the MRCEM and FRCEM Exams
Our MRCEM/FRCEM courses are designed to give you the best chance of passing your exams.
Our MRCEM Primary, MRCEM Intermediate SBA, and FRCEM Final SBA courses provide intensive question reviews, focused feedback, and topical discussions to help you understand what the college is looking for and how to choose the correct answer among similar options. These courses are offered both face-to-face and online, allowing you to learn from the comfort of your own home or at our training centre in London.
The MRCEM OSCE and FRCEM OSCE courses simulate the real exam by offering a variety of OSCE stations, enabling you to apply your clinical knowledge and practice in exam-like conditions. You can choose either the in-person or online format. Both formats are delivered by an experienced teaching faculty, supported by a team of professional actors, many of whom have years of experience in RCEM exam training with us.
Our courses are further supplemented by a comprehensive bank of video webinars, practice questions, and OSCE videos that cover topics across the RCEM modules.
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More About the MRCEM and FRCEM Exams
MRCEM Primary – Previously FRCEM Primary
This examination covers the basic sciences curriculum, ensuring a solid foundation in the basic sciences that underpin emergency medicine (EM) care. It can be taken at any point after registration as a medical practitioner. The exam consists of 180 questions, which must be answered in three hours.
MRCEM Intermediate SBA – Previously FRCEM Intermediate SAQ
This exam samples the RCEM Clinical Syllabus and tests the candidate’s understanding of a broad range of conditions and presentations that may occur in the Emergency Department (ED). It assesses how well the trainee synthesizes and interprets data and clinical findings to make decisions and formulate management plans. The exam consists of 180 questions, answered over four hours, divided into two papers of 90 questions each, with two hours per paper, both taken on the same day.
MRCEM OSCE
This exam consists of 16 OSCE stations that assess the clinical and communication skills of trainees, ensuring they are at the level required for Higher Training. The stations cover various areas, including history taking, examination, communication, decision-making, managing challenging situations, and resuscitation scenarios, using medium-fidelity simulation.
FRCEM SBA – Previously FRCEM Final SAQ
This examination is mapped to the advanced clinical elements within the SLOs and the RCEM Clinical Syllabus. In addition to specific knowledge-based competencies, exam content may be derived from guidance or recommendations published by healthcare organizations such as the RCEM, NCEPOD, NICE, SIGN, and NPSA. The public expects doctors to stay up to date with important developments, and such material may be examined under the umbrella of ‘professionalism.’ This exam can be taken from the start of ST5 and consists of 180 questions, with a total testing time of four hours, divided into two papers taken on the same day.
FRCEM OSCE
The FRCEM OSCE is a face-to-face, multi-station examination. It is blueprinted to assess the complex and challenging situations an emergency medicine (EM) clinician will encounter, including leadership and support roles within the ED. These areas are covered in SLOs 3 and 7-12.
The exam consists of 16 stations and involves simulated patients and medium-fidelity simulation equipment. It focuses on the ‘evaluating and analysing’ levels of Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy, where the college places more emphasis on the trainee’s reasoning process rather than simply reaching a reasonable conclusion or taking an appropriate action. Reflection-in-action is considered a more reliable predictor of future performance than a single correct response to a challenge.
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