What is MRCP?

MRCP(UK), a post graduate qualification awarded by the Royal College of Physicians in UK (RCP-UK) after clearing two levels of written examinations (MRCP part1 and MRCP part 2) and a third test of clinical skills(MRCP PACES). The examinations are conducted by the Federation of the Medical Royal Colleges – the Royal College of Physicians of London, the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. MRCP(UK)  is principally designed to assess the clinical knowledge and skills of trainees in internal medicine in the UK. Over the years, the exams have gained popularity amongst international graduates and is now being conducted in different centres worldwide. MRCP(UK) graduate physicians can subscribe as "collegiate members" to any or all of the three UK Royal Colleges of Physicians.