MRCEM Primary
The MRCEM Primary Single Best Answer (SBA) paper is:
- A single best answer paper assessing basic science underpinning EM care
- Blueprinted to basic sciences curriculum
- Same format as FRCEM Primary
- There is no restriction in the currency of a pass in FRCEM Primary
- An existing pass in MRCEM Part A between August 2012 - August 2016 remains valid
- Prior unsuccessful attempts at the FRCEM Primary will be counted
The MRCEM Primary is a daunting and notoriously difficult prospect and also represents the first step towards achieving a training post in Emergency Medicine and ultimately entering the Specialist Register. The MRCEM Primary examination is sat twice yearly. The paper is three hours long and comprises 180 single best answer (SBA) questions. Each SBA will consist of a question followed by five choices, of which only one will be correct.
The main emphasis of the MRCEM Primary examination is the RCEM basic sciences curriculum. The following areas are tested in the following proportions:
- Anatomy (60 questions)
- Physiology (60 questions)
- Pharmacology (24 questions)
- Microbiology (17 questions)
- Pathology (9 questions)
- Evidence-Based Medicine (10 questions)
The 2022/23 MRCEM Primary examination dates are shown below (please check the RCEM website for updates and changes):
| Open Date | Closing Date | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 22 | 20 Sep 22 | 24 Nov 22 |
| 23 Jan 23 | 6 Feb 23 | 17 May 23 |
| 31 Jul 23 | 14 Aug 23 | 22 Nov 23 |
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A&E Middle Grade
Surrey
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Dr. Victoria Jones
CT3 in Emergency Medicine
London
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Dr. Anbin Naidoo
Emergency Medicine Registrar
London, UK
Your question bank and explanations are exceptional and I wish I had done it the first time I took my exam. Unfortunately I only knew about MRCEM success and didn’t know about you guys. Thanking you so much for everything.
Dr. B. Mazhari
Emergency Medicine Doctor
USA
I wish I had come across MRCEM Exam Prep before. It really does explain everything and its according to the (MRCEM primary) curriculum. I hope I can go through all the questions in time.
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Emergency Medicine Doctor
United Arab Emirates
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Dr. R. Perera
Emergency Medicine Doctor
London
I found MRCEM Exam Prep very helpful when preparing for the primary examination. In my opinion this is the best online revision site available for this difficult exam. Thank you for providing this invaluable resource!
Dr. Nebras Yahya
A&E Middle Grade
Surrey
MRCEM Exam Prep is an excellent way to prepare for the MRCEM. It is easy to dip in and out of and it's great that it works on my phone. There is good broad coverage with in-depth feedback after each question.
Dr. Victoria Jones
CT3 in Emergency Medicine
London
This website is a fantastic revision tool for the MRCEM Primary examination. I really can't recommend it highly enough to anyone about to sit the exam. The questions are challenging, well written and really represent what you will encounter in the actual exam.
Dr. Anbin Naidoo
Emergency Medicine Registrar
London, UK
Your question bank and explanations are exceptional and I wish I had done it the first time I took my exam. Unfortunately I only knew about MRCEM success and didn’t know about you guys. Thanking you so much for everything.
Dr. B. Mazhari
Emergency Medicine Doctor
USA
I wish I had come across MRCEM Exam Prep before. It really does explain everything and its according to the (MRCEM primary) curriculum. I hope I can go through all the questions in time.
Dr. Farah
Emergency Medicine Doctor
United Arab Emirates
Thank you for the excellent website, all your hard work and dedication. You are making better doctors and healing so many more patients in the process.