Internal Medicine exam guides
Understand the qualification, explore its official blueprint, and plan your preparation around the skills it assesses.
ABIM Internal Medicine Certification Examination
The ABIM Internal Medicine Certification Examination is an initial-certification assessment consisting of four timed sessions of single-best-answer multiple-choice questions. The January 2026 CERT blueprint assigns the largest share to Cardiovascular Disease at 14%, followed by five 9% categories: Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism; Gastroenterology; Infectious Disease; Pulmonary Disease; and Rheumatology and Orthopedics. The examination includes up to 240 questions, approximately 35 of which are new non-scored questions, and lasts about 10 hours including scheduled breaks. Passing the examination is necessary but not sufficient for certification; education, training, clinical competence, licensure, and procedural requirements also apply.
Verified 17 Sep 2026
Read exam guideMembership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in General Medicine
MRCPI in General Medicine is a sequential three-part membership examination comprising Part I Written, Part II Written, and Part II Clinical. The written components use single-best-answer questions; the clinical component assesses observed history-taking, focused examination, clinical reasoning, communication, and investigation and management planning. This guide explains the current formats, published blueprint priorities, progression rules, eligibility distinctions, and preparation approach. Passing MRCPI is not the same as completing Higher Specialist Training.
Verified 17 Sep 2026
Read exam guideRACP Adult Internal Medicine Divisional Examinations
A practical guide to the RACP Adult Internal Medicine Divisional Written Examination and Divisional Clinical Examination, covering their purpose, verified formats, blueprint, eligibility pathways, preparation strategy, and Australia–Aotearoa New Zealand considerations.
Verified 17 Sep 2026
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