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Logistics

RCEM exam centre locations UK

RCEM theory exams (MRCEM Primary, SBA, FRCEM SBA) moved to Surpass in Jan 2026. Full list of UK test centres plus where…

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Exam Strategy

How to practise MRCEM OSCE without partners

Facts last verified 30 May 2026. If you are revising for the MRCEM OSCE on your own, you already know the problem.…

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About the Exam

RCEM curriculum SLO codes mapped to topics

The RCEM 2021 curriculum (v1.5, Aug 2025) maps every aspect of EM training to 12 SLO codes. Full SLO code list, ACCS-to-SLO…

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Career & Progression

IMG route to UK EM training via MRCEM

IMG route to UK EM training via MRCEM ⚠️ Time-sensitive: MTI scheme closure (high-stakes for IMGs) The Medical Training Initiative (MTI) scheme…

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Logistics

Pearson VUE & Surpass test centre noise: the MRCEM candidate’s playbook (2026)

TL;DR. From January 2026, RCEM theory exams (MRCEM Primary, MRCEM SBA, FRCEM SBA) are no longer delivered through Pearson VUE — Surpass…

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Resources & Reviews

125 OSCE Stations Book Review: Honest MRCEM OSCE Verdict (2026)

"125 OSCE Stations" (Somani & Jain, 2nd ed., 2016, ~£33) is the most widely cited stand-alone MRCEM OSCE textbook. Honest review: excellent…

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Revision Planning

Passing all 3 MRCEM exams within 18 months: the realistic plan

TL;DR: Yes — passing MRCEM Primary, SBA and OSCE inside 18 months is feasible, and a small minority of candidates do it…

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About the Exam

FRCEM vs MRCEM examination system explained

MRCEM vs FRCEM in plain English: the 3-exam Membership ladder, the 2-exam Fellowship, what each grants, 2026 fees, eligibility and pathway.

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Career & Progression

Overlap between MRCEM and MRCP for dual training

Honest overlap between MRCEM and MRCP for UK dual training: what genuinely recycles, what the dual CCT pathway actually is, and when…

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Revision Planning

MRCEM OSCE Practice Timeline Before the Exam

MRCEM OSCE Practice Timeline Before the Exam TL;DR — Start structured MRCEM OSCE station practice 12 weeks out: 8 weeks of broad…

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