Royal College of Emergency Medicine
MRCEM OSCE: sittings, booking and prep
Next sitting to book 18–29 Jan 2027 · 8 sittings listed
The MRCEM OSCE is the third exam required for RCEM Membership, assessing clinical and communication skills for readiness for higher training.
You must have passed MRCEM Primary and MRCEM SBA, hold full registration with a licence to practise, and have 12 months full-time-equivalent EM experience at higher specialty training level or equivalent at application.
London, 18–29 Jan 2027 · Booking opens 4 Nov, 10am · closes 11 Nov
Every sitting
- London
- 3–19 Nov 2026
- 18–29 Jan 2027 · Next sitting
£702 - 18 May – 4 Jun 2027
£702 - 5–21 Oct 2027
£702 - 24 Jan – 4 Feb 2028
- 16 May – 2 Jun 2028
- Chennai, India
- 22–26 Feb 2027 · Next sitting
- Hyderabad, India
- 5–9 Jul 2027 · Next sitting
Before you book
How do I get a place on MRCEM OSCE?
Apply online during the published window, which opens at 10am UK time and closes at 4pm UK time on the closing date; late applications are not accepted.
What is the format?
16 eight-minute stations with one minute reading time between stations, plus two rest stations, marked using domain-based marking.
How is it marked?
The borderline regression cut score plus 1 Standard Error of Measurement is the pass mark.
Where is it sat?
Delivered in London, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Chennai and Hyderabad (India).
When are results?
Results are published by 17:00 on a pre-advised day, about five weeks after the exam.
What comes after MRCEM OSCE?
Passing the OSCE completes MRCEM and leads to College Membership.
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Dr Robert Baxter18–29 Jan 2027 · £702
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