15.12.17

MRCPI CLINICAL EXAM PART 2: FORMAT Explained

MRCPI CLINICAL EXAM PART 2

MRCPI clinical examination format 5 marks for long case, 5 marks for short cases.

Marking system •   
5: Clear pass.  Competent in all aspects of history, examination, presentation and knowledge. This mark compensates for a 3 (redeemable fail) in the other section of the exam.
4: Pass.  Adequate presentation of the case, clinical examination, and clinical acumen; represents achievement of an adequate standard. 
3: Redeemable.  Overall performance below required  standard.
•   For example, this may be due to a poorly presented history (with accurate information), or sub-par knowledge of subject.
•   This mark may be compensated by achieving a 5 in the other section of the exam. 
2: Fail.  Below standard in all respects. •   Cannot pass MRCPI clinical with this mark.
1: Bad fail.  Candidate lacks skills and knowledge to pass the examination. This candidate will require specifi c training and supervision prior to retaking the examination.
Must achieve a combined total mark of at least 8 to pass.
•   Candidates randomly assigned to long or short cases first.
•   Real inpatients for long case.
•   Outpatients may be recruited for short cases.

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