FRCR Part 2B (Radiology) - CR2B
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Our exam updates address any changes made to our exams.
CR2B exam changes:
- The CR2B exam will be changed from June 2025 onwards. The aim of the changes is to ensure the exam remains a fair and robust way to assess the knowledge and skills required across the curriculum at the expected level of competence. Details on this upcoming change can be found in the candidate resources.
- Please note that all CR2B exams prior to June 2025 will continue to be delivered in the current format.
COVID-19 and RCR exams:
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Purpose of assessment
The Final FRCR (Part B) assessment examines candidates on all aspects of clinical radiology against the Specialty Training Curriculum for Clinical Radiology. The Final FRCR Exam Purpose of assessment statement details the examination's purpose, the required level of candidate training and the application of results. It is hoped that the statement will assist candidates, and those involved in their training, in understanding the scope of the FRCR exam and with relating the examination to other in-training assessments. The Final FRCR (Part B) exam consists of a reporting session, a rapid reporting session and an oral exam.
Clinical radiology curriculum
The clinical radiology curriculum aims to meet patient and service need by ensuring that trainees develop the specialty-specific capabilities necessary to become a consultant radiologist.
FRCR Part 2B (Radiology) - purpose of assessment statement
The Final FRCR Exam Purpose of assessment statement details the examination's purpose, the required level of candidate training and the application of results.
Exam format
The reporting component of this exam will be computer based at the venue candidates have chosen. Candidates will receive a username and password to access the exam. The reporting instructional video and accompanying demonstration site should be viewed prior to the exam. The oral component will also be delivered to candidates in venues, via video conference, and further detail shows in the orals guidance video.
Exam content will be shared via MS Teams and candidates will be able to take control of the mouse and access functionality to manipulate images. After 30 minutes candidates will move to the second room and complete the second 30-minute session of the oral exam with different examiners.
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Dates, fees and venues
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | Date |
|---|---|
| Reporting exam | Friday 24 January 2025 |
| Oral exam | Week commencing Monday 27 January 2025 |
Booking and results dates
Venue booking opening times will be staggered - please check the Exam Hub for specific opening times |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Member bookings from | Monday 14 October 2024 |
| Non-member bookings from | Wednesday 23 October 2024 |
| Bookings closing date | Wednesday 4 December 2024 (change to previously published date) |
| Results publication date | Thursday 13 Febuary 2025 |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester, Plymouth | Members: £696 - £759 | Non-members: £1,009 |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | Member: £801 | Non-member: £1,065 |
| India - Hyderabad | Member: £1,082 | Non-member: £1,439 |
| Pakistan | Member: £801 | Non-member: £1,065 |
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | Date |
|---|---|
| Reporting exam | Friday 21 March 2025 |
| Oral exam | Week commencing Monday 24 March 2025 |
Booking and results dates
Venue booking opening times will be staggered - please check the Exam Hub for specific opening times |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Member bookings from | Monday 25 November 2024 |
| Non-member bookings from | Wednesday 4 December 2024 |
| Bookings closing date | Friday 24 January 2025 |
| Results publication date | Thursday 10 April 2025 |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester, Plymouth | Members: £696 - £759 | Non-members: £1,009 |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | Member: £801 | Non-member: £1,065 |
| India - Hyderabad | Member: £1,082 | Non-member: £1,439 |
| Pakistan | Member: £801 | Non-member: £1,065 |
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | Date |
|---|---|
| Reporting exam | Friday 20 June 2025 |
| Oral exam | Week commencing Monday 23 June 2025 |
Booking and results dates
Venue booking opening times will be staggered - please check the Exam Hub for specific opening times |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Member bookings from | Monday 13 January 2025 |
| Non-member bookings from | Monday 20 January 2025 |
| Bookings closing date | Friday 25 April 2025 |
| Results publication date | TBC |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester, Plymouth | Members: £696 - £759 | Non-members: £1,009 |
Global
| Due to June 2025 being the first sitting of the reformed 2B exam and there being a limitation on numbers, no global venues will be available. We will resume delivery of the exam at our global venues in October 2025. |
|---|
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | Date |
|---|---|
| Reporting exam | Friday 3 October 2025 |
| Oral exam | Week commencing Monday 6 October 2025 |
Booking and results dates
Venue booking opening times will be staggered - please check the Exam Hub for specific opening times |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| UK trainee & member bookings from | TBC |
| Non-member bookings from | TBC |
| Bookings closing date | Friday 8 August 2025 |
| Results publication date | TBC |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester, Plymouth | Members: TBC | Non-members: TBC |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| TBC | Members: TBC | Non-members: TBC |
Candidate resources
Upcoming changes to the CR2B
These changes will be implemented to the CR2B exam from June 2025 onwards. These changes are being introduced to ensure that the exam reflects current practice and GMC standards for assessment.
FRCR Part 2B (Radiology) - guidance notes for candidates
Guidance notes for candidates sitting the FRCR Part 2B (Radiology) exam.
June 2025 FRCR Part 2B (Radiology) - CR2B scoring system
Details of the upcoming scoring system to be used in FRCR Part 2B (Radiology) exams from June 2025.
FRCR Part 2B (Radiology) - CR2B - scoring system
Details of the scoring system used in FRCR Part 2B (Radiology) exams taken before June 2025.
FRCR Part 2B (Radiology) - sample image
A sample image to assist candidates sitting the FRCR Part 2B (Radiology) exam.
FRCR Part 2B (Radiology) - reporting and rapid reporting sessions: instructions for candidates
Instructions for candidates on the FRCR Part 2B (Radiology) - reporting and rapid reporting sessions.
Examiners’ reports (Radiology)
The Final FRCR Part B Examination Board reviews the performance of candidates and prepares a generic report as a guide to candidates and trainers preparing for future sittings.
Guidance on image-based exam delivery
An interactive demonstration and video showing how to use the exam platform Assess.
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