MCEM

MCEM REGULATIONS

Entry to the Membership Examination of the College of Emergency Medicine (MCEM) is based on regulations published on the College’s website. These regulations are updated regularly and candidates are advised to look at the regulations for the diet of the current and future examinations before applying.

The regulations for the UK examinations have been revised for the MCEM from Spring 2011 onwards.

A trainee who is otherwise eligible may take MCEM Parts B and C, 36 months after qualification as a doctor (including internship/FY1 year). In the UK this is during the second year of Emergency Medicine training in ACCS although many candidates find it helpful to delay the examination until entry into the third year of training in the UK (CT3).

For trainees enrolled on the Emergency Medicine training programme at Apollo Hospitals in India, this will usually be after the end of their second year of Emergency Medicine training even though they might be enrolled in a three-year training programme.

It is recognised that the examination itself is but one part of the development and evidence of competence needed for autonomous practice after completion of core Emergency Medicine training. Additional experience will be needed over and above the 36 months minimum for eligibility to the exam to practice autonomously.  

Overseas trainees need not be enrolled in a particular hospital’s training programme as long as the post includes formal training opportunities (lectures/tutorials) and the candidate can demonstrate that they have had regular appraisal and educational development meetings. These will usually be records of appraisal meetings and of educational sessions attended/course certfiicates.

Candidates who wish overseas experience to be counted, MUST ensure every post has been signed off by the educational supervisor for that post. Failure to complete the form correctly will mean you will not be accepted for the exam.

Please note you MUST have a valid visa before applying for the examination. Regulations for international examinations are available from the office.

Appeals

Appeals procedure for Fellowship and Membership examinations (For examinations commencing on and from 1September 2011)

Resus Guidelines

Candidates should note that we will be using 2010 resus guidelines in 2011 diets of the MCEM.

MCEM APPLICATIONS

The application form for Part A has also been revised, future applicants should use the new form.

MCEM Part A application form

Part A announcement - posted on 6th February 2012

This is to confirm that we will be holding the Part A in London & Leeds on 6th June 2012.

MCEM Parts B & C application form

The application form for Parts B and C has also been revised, future applicants should use the new form.  You must have submitted the intention to sit form and deposit to be able to apply for the Part B and C examinations.

MCEM SPRING 2013 – INTENTION TO SIT – PARTS B AND C

Download the MCEM intention to sit information and form

The intention to sit form must be fully completed with appropriate signatures and received at the College office, with the deposit of £275.00, by the closing date of Tuesday, 31^st July 2012.

Please note that the intention to sit form and deposit are not required to sit the Part A examination.

Candidates submitting the Part B and C application form are only required to submit one undated cheque for £325.00 in respect of Part C as the deposit of £275.00 paid with the intention to sit form will be used for the Part B fee.

Resit candidates

Please note that candidates who wish to resit after the recent exam, will be sent a resit form with their formal letter of results. Please do not use the forms on this page for resit application

The Syllabus and curriculum for the Part A and Part B/C can be found on the curriculum page of this website CEM - Curriculum

Please note that candidates who are re-sitting the MCEM Part C (OSCE) will not have priority places reserved for them in the OSCE. Therefore in order to ensure that you have a place in the OSCE, candidates for resits are advised to apply immediately after the last diet for the subsequent diet.

International exams (candidates sitting the examinations overseas)

Please note a different application form for international exams:

Part A international

Parts B and C international

If you are applying for an India MCEM sitting from Pakistan - please read the following guidance on applying and obtaining a visa:

Policy for applicants in Pakistan wishing to take the MCEM in India