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Preparing a trainee for the MRCPsych examinations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Richard Mindham
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Since the formation of the College in 1971 and the introduction of the examination for membership of the College in 1973, preparation of candidates for the examination has been subject to a wide range of influences which have shaped all aspects of psychiatric training. Possibly the most important factor has been the consensus that membership of the College should mark the end of general training and the beginning of specialist training in psychiatry. This is in contrast to some similar diplomas which may be required as an entry qualification to postgraduate medical training (e.g. MRCP) or others which may mark the end of specialist training and be awarded only shortly before achieving consultant status (e.g. MRCPath).

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Research Article
Information
Advances in Psychiatric Treatment , Volume 2 , Issue 6 , November 1996 , pp. 265 - 270
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Copyright © The Royal College of Psychiatrists 1996 

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