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FRCR Part 1 (Radiology) - CR1

The First FRCR Exam expects candidates to have gained a knowledge of the physical principles that underpin diagnostic medical imaging and of the anatomy needed to perform and interpret radiological studies.
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Purpose of assessment

The First FRCR Exam expects candidates to have gained a knowledge of the physical principles that underpin diagnostic medical imaging and of the anatomy needed to perform and interpret radiological studies. Candidates are examined against the Specialty Training Curriculum for Clinical Radiology. The purpose of assessment statements for anatomy and physics detail both components purpose, the required level of candidate training and the application of results. It is hoped that the statements will assist candidates, and those involved in their training, in understanding the scope of the FRCR exam and with relating the exam to other in-training assessments. Additionally, candidates should refer to Guidance for the First FRCR Exam. The First FRCR Exam comprises two modules: anatomy and physics. 

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Exam dates

ModuleDate
PhysicsThursday 7 March 2024
AnatomyFriday 8 March 2024

Booking and results dates

MilestoneDate
UK trainee & member bookings fromMonday 22 May 2023
Non-member bookings fromMonday 5 June 2023
Bookings closing dateFriday 5 January 2024
Results publication dateThursday 28 March 2024

Venues and fees

UK

VenuesMember feeNon-member fee
Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Crewe, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, PlymouthMembers: £357—£389Non-members: £516

Global

VenuesMember feeNon-member fee
Egypt£389£516
Hong Kong£389£516
India - Hyderabad£597£790
Pakistan£389£516
Singapore£601£798

Exam dates

ModuleDate
PhysicsThursday 6 June 2024
AnatomyFriday 7 June 2024

Booking and results dates

MilestoneDate
UK trainee & member bookings fromMonday 17 July 2023
Non-member bookings fromMonday 31 July 2023
Bookings closing dateFriday 5 April 2024
Results publication dateFriday 28 June 2024

Venues and fees

UK

VenuesMember feeNon-member fee
Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Crewe, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Plymouth£357—£389£516

Global

VenuesMember feeNon-member fee
Egypt£389£516
Hong Kong£389£516
India - Hyderabad£597£790
Pakistan£389£516
Singapore£601£798

Exam dates

ModuleDate
PhysicsFriday 13 September 2024
AnatomyFriday 7 June 2024

Booking and results dates

MilestoneDate
UK trainee & member bookings fromMonday 9 October 2023
Non-member bookings fromMonday 23 October 2023
Bookings closing dateFriday 12 July 2024
Results publication dateFriday 4 October 2024

Venues and fees

UK

VenuesMember feeNon-member fee
Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Crewe, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Plymouth£357—£389£516

Global

VenuesMember feeNon-member fee
Egypt£389£516
Hong Kong£389£516
India - Hyderabad£597£790
Pakistan£389£516
Singapore£601£798

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