Issues and Troubleshooting

Q: What if there are any issues with the station, kit or paperwork?

A: Raise this with the Lead Examiner or RCEM Staff as soon as possible – ideally before the exam has started

Q: What if the iPad stops working during a station?

A: Transfer marking over to paper marksheets and raise this with the Lead Examiner, RCEM Staff or timekeepers during the next reading time

Q: What if there is a fire alarm during the exam?

A: Please leave everything behind and escort your candidate to the meeting point; you may talk with the candidate but not about the exam

Q: What if the candidate, role player or I feel unwell?

A: Raise this with the Lead Examiner or RCEM Staff as soon as possible – do not wait until the station has finished

Q: What if the candidate in front of me is different to the one on my circuit map?

A: Allow the role player to keep running through the scenario while you raise this the closest member of staff

Q: When will I receive my circuit map and what if there is an issue with it?

A: Circuit maps are created once candidate check in is closed at 9:30 and will be given out soon afterwards. If there is an issue with your circuit map, please raise this as soon as possible