FRCEM Final OSCE Exam Preparation Course

We are here to help you prepare for the challenging FRCEM Final OSCE exam with our intensive two day practice. Gain exposure to around 40 different OSCE scenarios, which have been written to follow the updated 2021 RCEM curriculum. Receive focused feedback from faculty and experienced actors.

The format of the course will be decided by the RCEM exam format (whether it’s in person or online) to give you the most exam like experience.

Next Course Dates:
1st – 2nd February 2024
5th – 6th February 2024
23rd – 24th April 2024
30th April – 1st May 2024

Course Times: 9.00am – 5.30pm

Cost: £745

Venue: Terracotta Court (ground floor), 167 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 3LN

If you can’t attend any of our advertised dates, please register your interest here for possible further dates

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Sending massive thanks to everyone at Bromley for being so integral to receiving both my FRCEM SBA and FRCEM OSCE passes in 2022! I honestly couldn’t have done it without you.
I have been on every single exam revision course since MCEM A in 2014!!! Absolutely life changing.

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FAQ

What is the FRCEM Final OSCE examination?

The FRCEM OSCE and assesses the complex and challenging situations that are faced in Emergency Medicine practice.

What is the format of the FRCEM Final OSCE Exam?

The FRCEM OSCE consists of 16 8-minute stations, with one minute reading time between stations. There are also two rest stations in the exam.

The exam blueprint and sample questions are available in the FRCEM OSCE information pack.

Guidance for Candidates with Additional Requirements

The College is committed to supporting candidates by providing fair opportunities
when undertaking examinations. Candidates may submit a request for reasonable
adjustments and should note that the responsibility for requesting adjustments lies
with them. Please see this guidance here.

Who can take the FRCEM Final OSCE Exam?

The FRCEM OSCE exam is open to candidates who have MRCEM after August 2012* or the FRCEM Intermediate Certificate (Intermediate SAQ and SJP exams). Candidates are required to have a certain level of experience:

For trainees in an approved UK or Irish training programme: has completed 12 months (or full-time equivalent) of training in Emergency Medicine at ST4/ST5 or equivalent or

For non-trainees: has completed 6 years of training post-qualification; 4 years (or full-time equivalent) of which must be in Emergency Medicine, and 1 year (or full time equivalent) of which must be at a level above ST3/SHO.

Candidates can sit the FRCEM SBA and FRCEM OSCE in any order.

*Candidates with MRCEM before August 2012 will need to provide additional evidence of eligibility by emailing their CV and record of their latest appraisal to exams@rcem.ac.uk

How do I book the FRCEM Final OSCE exam?

Candidates must apply for the exam online, during the published application window.

Applications will open at 10.00am on the morning of the application opening date listed on the Exam Calendar and close automatically at 5.00pm (UK time) on the listed closing date. Applications must be completed before 5.00pm on the closing date, late applications will not be accepted.

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How is the exam marked?

The FRCEM OSCE is assessed using domain-based marking. The cut score for this exam is determined using the borderline regression method, +1 Standard Error Measurement is added to create the pass mark. To pass the exam candidates have to pass at least one resuscitation station in addition to achieving the pass mark.