The first Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) took place on the 24th of November 2010. There were 58 candidates, including 10 from overseas. The overall pass rate was 64% of UK trainees, 58% overall.
You can read about the exam here plus some updated FAQs. Of particular interest take a look at some sample questions here, and now additional approved ones here.
In 2011 the exam will be held on 23rd November. Full details can be found on the SCE MRCP(UK) webpages on the JRCPTB website.






The first specialty exam will take place this November. All medical oncology trainees with an NTN obtained on or after 1st August 2007 will be expected to pass it before obtaining CCT. For other trainees it is optional. Read a