Emergency Medicine is a dynamic specialty at the very heart of acute care. It focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with urgent and life-threatening conditions, requiring rapid decision-making, clinical expertise, and teamwork.
Established in 2008, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) is the authoritative body responsible for setting standards of training and practice in Emergency Medicine across the UK and around the world. RCEM plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the specialty globally through its robust curriculum and internationally recognised qualifications.
RCEM offers two prestigious qualifications:
Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM)
Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM)
At Empower Academy, we are dedicated to guiding and supporting doctors who aspire to become Emergency Medicine specialists. Whether you are preparing for your MRCEM or FRCEM exams, and looking to build the core skills required in the emergency department, our expert faculty, structured training programs, and practical mock exam sessions are designed to help you succeed.
We don’t just teach—we mentor, support, and empower your journey to becoming a confident, capable, and globally recognised Emergency Medicine physician.
We are proud to bring you a comprehensive MRCEM OSCE preparation course in Hyderabad, in collaboration with the esteemed Emergency Medicine Academy, Manchester—a UK-based training institute known for excellence in Emergency Medicine education.
Our entire faculty comprises practicing UK-based Emergency Medicine consultants, all currently working within the NHS. This includes former MRCEM and FRCEM examiners, senior clinicians with years of hands-on experience in the UK healthcare system.
You will benefit from:
Teaching aligned with the latest UK clinical guidelines
Practical exam strategies and common pitfalls to avoid
Insight into the examiner mindset—what they expect and how to deliver it
Personalised feedback to fine-tune your OSCE performance
The invaluable opportunity to engage with UK consultants who can offer mentorship and professional guidance as you plan your future career path
The Membership (MRCEM) and Fellowship (FRCEM) examinations are internationally recognised qualifications awarded by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM), UK. These exams are a vital step for doctors aiming to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine in the UK.
The MRCEM is typically undertaken by doctors at an early to intermediate stage of their Emergency Medicine training. It is divided into three parts:
MRCEM Primary
Focuses on basic sciences relevant to Emergency Medicine (anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology).
Format: Single best answer (SBA) questions
Duration: 3 hours
MRCEM Intermediate SBA
Covers clinical knowledge and decision-making in line with RCEM curriculum.
Format: Single best answer questions
Duration: 3 hours
MRCEM OSCE
Practical clinical exam. Assesses communication, clinical reasoning, procedural skills, and safe patient care.
Format: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
16 Station Exam
Location: London (UK), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Hyderabad, Chennai and Kochi (India)
The FRCEM exam is designed for doctors who have completed MRCEM and are at a more senior level in their Emergency Medicine training. It includes:
FRCEM SBA
Tests advanced knowledge and application of Emergency Medicine across the RCEM curriculum.
Format: SBA questions
Duration: 2 papers, each 2 hours
FRCEM OSCE
Focuses on higher-level clinical practice, leadership, and decision-making in complex emergency situations.
Format: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
16 Station Exam
Our team of experienced doctors, who have successfully navigated these international exams and are now practicing clinicians, are here to guide you through every step of your journey.
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