About MRCEM Primary Exam

The Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM) Primary Exam is the entry-level assessment for doctors aspiring to specialize in Emergency Medicine. It is designed to evaluate a candidate’s knowledge of basic sciences relevant to emergency medicine and serves as the foundation for progressing to MRCEM Intermediate SBA and MRCEM OSCE.

The exam consists of: 

  • Single Best Answer (SBA) questions 
  • Topics based on the RCEM curriculum covering: 
  • Anatomy 
  • Physiology 
  • Pharmacology 
  • Microbiology 
  • Pathology 

Passing the MRCEM Primary is a crucial step toward gaining RCEM membership and advancing your career in Emergency Medicine. 

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Exam Format

  • SBA Paper 1-180 SBA

Duration of the exam

180 Minutes (3 Hours)

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