What are the minimum requirements for gaining membership of the Royal College of Physicians?
BMJ 2004; 329 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.329.7479.s236-b (Published 11 December 2004) Cite this as: BMJ 2004;329:s236
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Unfortunately, unless you are one of the select few who are given honorary membership later in their careers, you will have to pass the exam for membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP). This has a multiple choice written section, a longer written section, and a clinical section (PACES). There are numerous centres around the world where the exam can be taken. For more information, try the Royal College of Physicians website (www.rcplondon.ac.uk/professional/exam/exam_mrcp.htm).