The MRCPUK Part 2 written examination is designed for physicians in training who have successfully passed the MRCPUK Part 1 assessment. Building upon the knowledge assessed in Part 1, it evaluates the acquisition of diverse medical knowledge, skills, and professional conduct as outlined in the UK Specialty Training Curriculum for Core Medical Training and the Curriculum for Internal Medicine.

Since 2018, the exam format has been revised to comprise two three-hour papers, each containing 100 questions. This examination assesses your ability to:

Apply clinical comprehension,
Make clinical decisions, and
Take charge of various aspects, including prioritizing diagnostic or problem lists, planning investigations, choosing immediate management strategies, selecting long-term management plans, and assessing prognosis.