MICGP Examination

Information for Candidates Attending the MICGP Written Papers Examinations

Date: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Venue: Hogan Suite, Level 5 Croke Park Conference Centre, (Jones Road Entrance)

The MICGP Examination Written Papers will take place in Croke Park Stadium, on Tuesday 23rd March 2010. The exam centre is on Level 5, the Hogan Mezzanine, entry is via Jones Road.

• In order for examinations to run to schedule, all candidates must be present at the Exam Centre at the arrival time indicated.
• Examinations will start approximately 15 minutes after arrival time. Examinations will commence when indicated by the invigilator. While it is intended that all examinations start on time, candidates need to allow for possible delays, in particular candidates sitting the last examination of the day, the SEQ Paper.
• All candidates must bring photo ID, (driver license or passport) with them to the Examination Centre.
• Candidate numbers only should be noted on MEQ & SEQ papers. Candidate name and number must be included on MCQ/SBA answer sheet. Candidates will not be permitted to sit the examination without proof of identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to bring with me?

You are required to attend with Photo Identification driver's license or passport at the exam centre. Your ID number will be provided to you along with any stationery required. There will be a storage area for coats and bags. Mobile Phones must be switched OFF at the exam centre.

What time should I get there?

You are required to attend at the arrival time indicated for the exam you are sitting. The examination will commence approximately 15 minutes after the arrival time, once all candidates are seated.

The MCQ/SBA is different this year, what are the changes?

The MCQ/SBA is a hybrid paper this year. The answer sheet and the question booklet are clearly divided into two sections. There are 60 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and 40 Single Best Answer questions (SBAs). Please exercise great care in answering the two distinct question types. The question book and answer sheet will be clearly indentified at the point where the MCQ's finish and where the SBA's start. Comprehensive instructions will be provided on the day.

• Click here for instructions for candidates sitting the MCQ/SBA Exam

Are there catering facilities at the exam centre?

Refreshments will be available to purchase near to the exam centre.

Is there parking at the exam centre?

For attendees at events in the Hogan Stand, car parking is available in the Canal Car Park. This is located off the North Circular Road and accessed via St Margaret Avenue (first left after Gills Pub on the corner with Russell Street). There is pedestrian access from the car park onto Jones's Road / Russell Street for the main entrance to the Hogan Stand (on Jones's Road, opposite Jurys Croke Park Hotel). Please note the entrance to the Car Park is off St. Margaret's Avenue. There is no entry at the Russell Street Bridge; this is a pedestrian entrance only.

Is there a hotel nearby?

Jury's Croke Park Hotel is directly opposite the Exam centre, A limited number of rooms have been reserved by the ICGP at Jury's Croke Park Hotel, for the night before to the exams, i.e. Monday, 22nd March 2010, at a rate €90.00 per room, per night including breakfast. Candidates may book their accommodation by calling or emailing the hotel directly, quoting the following reference code: IRIS230310. Please note that all candidates must supply their full address, telephone number and a credit card to secure the booking. The above rooms and rate will be guaranteed up until 9th March 2010, after which all bookings will be subject to availability. Direct Reservations Telephone: 01 871 4550. Direct Reservations Email: www.doylecollection.com

About the MICGP Examination

The aim of the MICGP Examination assesses the performance of the candidate in the field of general family practice by assessing in three domains: cognitive, psychomotor and affective. The examination assesses knowledge relevant to general practice in Ireland. Candidates are assessed in problem solving and communication skills. Candidates who pass the MICGP examination are judged to be competent to provide a high standard of care in unsupervised general practice in Ireland.

Examination Handbook 2010

You are advised to read the MICGP Examination Handbook 2010 in its entirety. It is divided into 3 sections.

1. Section I of the handbook contains general information regarding the examination including the application procedure for MICGP examination 2010.
2. Section II of the handbook contains information regarding the examination modules.
3. Section III of the handbook contains reports from the MEQ, SEQ and MCQ convenors.

This booklet contains information on all aspects of the membership examination of the Irish College of General Practitioners. The information contained within is valid for the MICGP examination 2010 only. If you are considering sitting (or re-sitting) the examination at a subsequent stage you should ensure that you have the relevant booklet containing up-to-date information. The conditions and regulations of application may change in future years.

Past Papers

Past papers for the following modules.

• Modified Essay Questions (MEQ).
• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ): Sample Questions.
• Short Essay Questions (SEQ).

Access past papers.

Exam Diary 2010

Application for Entry onto the Register of Medical Specialist - General Practice Division

Members of ICGP are eligible to apply for entry onto the RMS - General Practice Division. The ICGP provides the Medical Council with a list of the newly elected members. The Medical Council has indicted that that a copy of the ICGP letter of election to membership will suffice in making applications for the Register of Medical Specialists in lieu of the MICGP Membership Certificate.

For further assistance and information please contact the examinations office by email: micgpexam@icgp.ie.

 Instructions for Candidates Sitting the MCQ/SBA Exam (MCQ_SBA_Instructions_to_Candidates.pdf | 805 KB)