Specialty Certificate Examination in Endocrinology and Diabetes

The Specialty Certificate Examinations were launched in 2008 and are designed to assess a candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the clinical sciences and disorders, relevant to their specialist medical practice, to a level appropriate for a newly appointed Consultant.  In the UK, the Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) is now a compulsory component of assessment for Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) for trainees whose specialist training began in or after August 2007 and trainees are expected to have made their first attempt by the penultimate year assessment.

• The exam is run once per year (usually May/June) so if you are more than halfway through your training, make sure you plan the exam into your assessment timetable.

• Register early to secure your preferred test centre.

• If you want to sit the exam in a country that is not listed, let MRCP(UK) Central Office know and they will be able to advise you.

• When you revise, read broadly and cover the entire curriculum. Sample questions are available in MyMRCP(UK) on the MRCP(UK) website (you will need to log-in).

The Society for Endocrinology, in collaboration with the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists and Diabetes UK has produced a short document on the SCE in Endocrinology and Diabetes (pdf )(571kb). Further information is available on the MRCP(UK) website or e-mail your query to sce.queries@mrcpuk.org