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MCEM Part A Exam Overview
This theory exam consists 50 questions, each with four stems. Each stem needs to be marked either TRUE or FALSE. It is not negatively marked. It examines basic sciences as applied to Emergency Medicine. The syllabus for the Part A is found on the College of Emergency Medicine website (www.collemergencymed.ac.uk). Exam duration is 2 hours. Exam centers are in United Kingdom, India, Hong Kong and Singapore. Candidates are awarded either a pass or a fail. Candidate must score about 70% to pass the exam.
MCEM Part B Exam Overview
This theory paper examines data interpretation skills and consists of 16 questions. The questions present a clinical scenario and may have clinical data including radiographs, CT scans, ECGs, blood test results and clinical photographs. Exam duration is 2 hours. Exam center in India is only at Apollo Hospitals. Candidate must score about 70% to pass the exam. Only candidates who are successful in Part B will be permitted to take Part C.
MCEM Part C Exam Overview
This practical exam consists of 18 Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) stations that assess knowledge, psycho-motor ability, interpersonal skills (including communication and conflict resolution), professional behavior and clinical decision-making skills. Exam duration is 2.5 hours. Exam center in India is only at Apollo Hospitals. Candidates are awarded either a pass or a fail. Candidate must pass 14 of the 18 stations to pass the exam.
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Interviews
Interviews for MCEM residency are conducted twice a year, in June and in December
Duration of Residency
The duration of MCEM residency is 3 years full time from the date of joining. The duration of residency is 2 years full time for those who have completed their Fellowship or Diploma in EM from Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP-UK) which is given by Medvarsity.
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