Calendar for Examinations
MRCPI in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Who is exempt from Part I of the examinations?
Part I - If you have one of the qualifications listed below, you are exempt from MRCPI Part I Examination, which means you are eligible to apply to MRCPI Part II Written. This is only for MRCPI General Medicine and Paediatrics. We do not currently offer MRCPI Part I in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Part II - If you hold FRACP you may apply directly for the MRCPI Part II Clinical exam on the basis of exemption from the Part II Written exam.
The exemption only applies if you have completed all parts of the exempting qualification.
As part of the application process you will be asked to upload an attested copy of your equivalent qualification(s).
GENERAL MEDICINE & PAEDIATRICS PART I EXEMPTIONS |
MRCP(UK) – Full membership |
MRCPath |
MRCPCH |
FRACP |
FRCP(C) |
FCP(SA) |
Arab Boards in Medicine or Paediatrics |
Saudi Boards in Medicine or Paediatrics |
Omani Specialty Boards in General Medicine or Paediatrics |
Kuwait Boards of Medicine or Paediatrics |
MRCPsych |
FCPS in Medicine or Paediatrics (Pakistan) |
The American Boards in General (Internal) Medicine or Paediatrics |
MMed (Malaysia) |
Who is given priority for places at the examinations?
Places in this examination are limited. If the number of applications for this exam exceeds the number of places available, priority will be given to doctors on our Basic Specialist Training programme. However please be assured we are working very closely with our exam delivery partner to increase the capacity of our exams
What documentation is required for applying for an examination?
General Medicine Part I | General Medicine Part II Written | General Medicine Part II Clinical |
Proof of Qualification Scanned attested copy of your primary medical degree. (must be obtained 6 months prior to exam date) Or Proof of Medical Council registration (Ireland or UK)
A recent colour passport-style photo (minimum resolution 100*100 pixels) | No documents are necessary unless applying via an exemption
| No documents are necessary unless applying via an exemption You must have passed the MRCPI General Medicine Part II Written exam within the past three years |
Paediatrics Part I | Paediatrics Part II Written | Paediatrics Part II Clinical |
An attested copy of your primary medical degree (must be obtained 18 months prior to exam date) A recent colour passport-style photo (minimum resolution 100*100 pixels) | No documents are necessary unless applying via an exemption
| No documents are necessary unless applying via an exemption
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Obstetrics and Gynaecology II Written | Obstetrics and Gynaecology II Clinical |
An attested copy of your primary medical degree A recent colour passport-style photo (minimum resolution 100*100 pixels) A copy of your Part I or equivalent qualification. For MRCOG Part I, you will need your official Part 1 Pass letter A testimonial form signed by two referees (available to download here) | No documents are necessary unless applying via an exemption
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MFPHMI Part I | MFPHMI Part II |
Scanned attested copy of your primary medical degree |
If you are exempt from Part I based on passing Part A examination of the Faculty of Public Health in the UK in addition to the documents above you also need to provide:
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MFPHMI Part III
- Proof of successful completion of Part II examination and submitting 2 public health reports
MFOM Written | MFOM Portfolio | MFOM OSPE |
Proof of Qualification
| Declaration form | No documents are necessary |
LFOM Written | LFOM Portfolio |
Proof of Qualification
| Declaration form |
How long after a closing date for an examination are places allocated?
Verifications are completed up to two weeks after the closing date for applications. Once verifications have been completed places will be allocated and communications sent.
Therefore you will not receive confirmation of your place until at least three weeks after
the closing date for the examination.
When am I allocated a specific time and venue for my clinical examination?
Places in the clinical examinations are ordinarily allocated within 2-3 weeks of the closing date for the examination. Once all places are allocated you will be sent an email with your full exam details.
Can I cancel my place at an examination?
You can withdraw your application at any time. See below for further details:
Notice of Cancellation Received from Candidate BEFORE the Closing Date for Applications:
Full refund minus 10% administration fee.
Notice of Cancellation Received from Candidate AFTER the Closing Date for Applications:
Not eligible for a refund.
Can I defer to another sitting of an examination?
You can defer your exam sitting without having to provide a reason after the closing date for applications and up to the exam date. An administrative fee of €100 will be charged to complete the deferral. The fee must be paid within 30 calendar days of the deferral request, or the deferral will be canceled and the examination fee will be forfeit. There is no limit on how many deferrals you can request. This policy is only for written exams.
In extenuating circumstances the fee may be waived, you must write to the Examinations Manager to request this along with supporting documents.
RCPI Reasonable Adjustments Policy for Exams
This policy has been updated to clarify the need for candidates requesting adjustments, due to a disability or otherwise, to notify the Exams Department of the request at the time of application. Candidates are responsible for having an up-to-date assessment available to accompany their request.
RCPI Exams Appeals Policy
The steps through which an appeal passes have been modified to streamline the process. Candidates’ responsibility to bring any irregularity or complaint to the attention of Exams staff at the earliest opportunity has been emphasised, and the limits of the permissible grounds for an appeal clarified.
I submitted my application without uploading all of the required documentation what should I do?
Email us at helpdesk@rcpi.ie quoting your full name, RCPI ID number and the name and date of the exam you are applying for and include the documentation to be uploaded to your application.
Do I need to resubmit documentation for every application?
No, required documentation is submitted with your initial application only, unless specified otherwise.
Are examinations held in an exam centre or online?
All MRCPI Written exams are delivered online by remote invigilation. See website for more details on remote invigilation.
Clinical/OSPE & OSCE exams are held in a clinical setting and/or suitable venue in Ireland and Overseas.
How many attempts at each MRCPI Examination do you have?
From January 2019 the maximum number of times a candidate can sit any Part of an MRCPI examination will be limited to six attempts.
This will mean that you have six attempts at each component of the MRCPI exams (i.e. 18 attempts in total across the three Parts).
- Candidates must pass the Part I examination within six years from their first attempt (not applicable to Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
- Part II Written examination within six years of passing the Part I exam (or equivalent exam for MRCPI Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
- Part II Clinical examination within three years of passing the Part II Written exam
Following a sixth unsuccessful attempt, a candidate will only be allowed a further attempt if their trainer/educational supervisor confirms that the candidate has demonstrated an improvement in knowledge and skill, so that a pass result is highly likely at the next attempt.
Can I apply for Part II exam before I receive Part I result?
Candidates should not apply for the next exam until they have received a pass letter for the previous part. Early applications will be rejected, as such candidates will not meet the eligibility criteria.
Results are typically issued within 3 weeks of the exam date.
Where applications for the next Part are due to close before results are issued, the deadline will be extended for a few days to allow successful candidates to apply for the next exam. The extended deadline will be given in the result letter for the Part I exam.
What form of payments are acceptable for an examination?
All our exam applications are completed online, you can use credit/debit cards and PayPal to complete your payment.
I am getting an error making my payment online.
First check you have correctly completed all the mandatory fields requested. If you have an error, check with your bank or card issuer first, following this you can contact us at Helpdesk@rcpi.ie with details of the issue along with your name, RCPI ID number and details of the exam you are applying for and we will try to resolve this for you.