This information is designed to give candidates who will be sitting a Part 1 examination guidance as to what to expect, both before the examination and on the day itself.
Before the examination day:
Check the location of your examination venue, detailed on your admission document
Plan your route to the venue, leaving plenty time for any possible transport delays
Print a copy of your admission document
Check the name on your admission document matches the name on the forms of ID you will present at the examination
Contact MRCP(UK) with any name discrepancy queries well in advance of the examination day
Re-read the MRCP(UK) Regulations, in particular Sections 8 - Format of MRCP(UK) Written Examinations and 10 - Attendance at, and conduct during, the MRCP(UK) Part 1 and Part 2 Written Examinations.
On the examination day:
Arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the examination starts
Be at your desk at least 15 minutes before Paper 2 is due to start
Be prepared to store any bags, coats and electronic devices (including mobile phones and pagers) away from your desk
Bring enough food and drink for a 3-hour examination (please note that candidates sitting in Lahore, Pakistan cannot take food or drink into the examination venue)
Place any food and drink on the floor under your desk, so that invigilators have a clear view of your examination question booklet and answer sheet at all times
Bring appropriate warm clothing as we may not be able to regulate the examination venue temperature to suit all requirements
Ensure you bring lunch refreshments, as appropriate. You may not be able to buy any close to the examination venue
Be prepared to show your ID before the start of each paper
Leave your admission document easily accessible, for collection by an invigilator during the final paper
Listen to and follow all instructions given by the Chief Invigilator
Leave all stationery on your desk when each paper ends
Remain quiet when leaving the examination venue as other candidates may still be working.
On the examination day do not:
Bring any stationery or calculators to the examination, as MRCP(UK) will supply all required stationery - 2B pencil, pencil sharpener and eraser
Write any notes on your admission document - all notes should be made in your question booklet
Wear hoods during the examination, as you will be asked to remove it by the Chief Invigilator.