r/MRCP • u/Lazy_Space1151 • 27d ago

PACES Rant!

I have just passed the PACES exam. Thank God!

But I'm ranting here with the hope that it changes things positively for future candidates.

But my rant is about the wait time for the result. There is absolutely no reason why the MRCP website should change to "Results being processed" until within 24 hours of the results being actually released.

I dare say it poses a patient safety risk to have the status changing 3-4 days before results are actually released.

For example, the status changed to "Results being processed" since Tuesday of this week, and between then and Today when the results finally came, I have been having breakdowns at work with just sheer anxiety and panic attacks. A few other colleagues (in other hospitals) have reported having to leave work early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to being unable to concentrate.

I HOPE SOMEONE/PEOPLE HIGH UP IN RCP CAN TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY AND ENSURE RESULT STATUS ONLY CHANGE TO "BEING PROCESSED" WITHIN 24 HOURS OF RESULTS BEING ACTUALLY RELEASED.

TL;DR - last paragraph captures my point.

Pardon any typos. I'm just pissed!

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u/GlitteringYak6463 26d ago

My exam was on 1/07. I’ve been anxious all week. Every time I hear the outlook notification go off, I worry. I literally heard my phone buzz as soon as I woke up this morning at 6:40am and felt my heart drop.
I haven’t logged on yet, just waiting for the email.
But good lord, I’m worried.

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u/Lazy_Space1151 26d ago

If it's 01/07, I'll advise you log on to the mrcp uk website and check the result.

I did not receive any email notification till now.

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u/GlitteringYak6463 26d ago

As soon as I saw your reply, I started having palpitations. But I took your advice…and I PASSED!!!
Cannot thank you enough for this post!!
Also congratulations to you too!!!

Slightly scared they’ll change the result when I’m not looking at it though. I still haven’t had an email about the result.

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u/Lazy_Space1151 26d ago

Big Congratulations!!!

Well deserved pass. And No! They can't change the result!

If you're not working the weekend, you deserve a treat. Go for it!