The pathway to MRCGP[INT] for Host Examining Bodies
STAGE A
Host Examining Body (HEB) expresses interest to the College’s
International Committee
STAGE
B
The College International Committee replies to HEB with an
MRCGP[INT] information pack
STAGE B1
HEB decides not to pursue interest at present
STAGE B2
Negotiation ends until further expression of interest from
HEB
STAGE
C
HEB confirms a serious interest
STAGE C1
Application not accepted by the College, setting out the
reasons
STAGE C2
HEB is interested but indicates need for more information or
assistance before proceeding more formally. The College offers
support subject to HEB meeting the costs
STAGE
D
The College International Committee confirms acceptance of the
application from the HEB: Formal negotiations proceed with a
contract including probable appointment of International
Development Advisor (IDA)
STAGE
E
The IDA advises and assists in preparing a Submission Pack
[including assessment methods, sample papers, marking schedules,
instructions to candidates and training of examiners and plans for
revalidation, which includes continuing professional development
and quality assurance] which is academically sound and addresses
MRCGP[INT] criteria. This is sent to the MRCGP[INT] Board
STAGE
F
MRCGP[INT] Board formally considers Submission Pack including
clarification questioning. If satisfactory, proceeds with
appointment of two assessors: Examination Development Advisers (EDA
– see below for roles and responsibilities) who are independent of
the IDA
STAGE
F1
If Submission Pack deemed to require further developmental
work, this is undertaken and Submission Pack resubmitted
STAGE F2
If HEB disagrees with MRCGP[INT] Board decision, one further
review of Submission Pack against criteria is undertaken. See
‘Appeals and complaints’
STAGE
G
MRCGP[INT] Board visit by team of 2 Examination Development
Assessors (EDAs) to HEB, to consider all aspects of the
proposal. The IDA (if appropriate) would normally accompany
Assessment team to support the HEB but would not contribute to the
resulting Recommendation Report to the MRCGP[INT] Board
STAGE
H
MRCGP[INT] Board considers EDA Recommendation Report. Approval
of a positive recommendation is given to MRCGP[INT] for initial two
years to the HEB
STAGE H1
If a negative recommendation is made, the
explanation and the necessary developmental conditions are
given. The MRCGP[INT] Board will reconsider the decision when
conditions have been fulfilled. See Complaints’
STAGE
I
Approval of the Report, Contractual and training arrangements,
Implementation of MRCGP[INT] with on-going cycle of quality
assurance with annual reporting, monitoring and standard
setting with the College
STAGE
J
MRCGP[INT] Board considers the re-accreditation of MRCGP[INT]
with the HEB for up to a further five years and similarly
henceforward
STAGE
K
Withdrawal of approval/appeal mechanism.