title: Is MRCP (U.K.) a redundant qualification for graduates of D.M. (Internal Medicine), University of the West Indies?
abstract: M.R.C.P.(U.K.) and D.M. (Internal Medicine), University of the West Indies, are postgraduate qualifications that did, or now do, evaluate and set the quality of specialist Internal Physician training. Since the inception of the degree, graduates of D.M. (Internal Medicine), University of the West Indies, have developed sub-specialty interests and have been recognized as being of consultant status throughout the region and the world. D.M. is of a higher standard as it is an exit examination whereas the MRCP(U.K.) diploma is an entrance examination. Acquisition of the MRCP (U.K.) is expensive; travel to the U.K. is mandatory. Possession of MRCP (U.K.) is considered by most graduates of D.M. (Internal Medicine), University of the West Indies, to be unnecessary; it has not advanced their career in any discernible way. It should no longer be encouraged in any way at the University of the West Indies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, U.W.I., Jamaica.
authors.forename: S I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Terry
mesh_terms: D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D007388:Internal Medicine / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D013044:Specialty Boards; D014900:West Indies