RCoA Delivered Examinations Examiner Regulations (FRCA and FFPMRCA)

Published: 24/02/2026

4. Support, Wellbeing and Continued Professional Development

New examiners are provided with ample opportunity to learn from more experienced examiners. These opportunities include:

  • A Buddy System which provides each new examiner with a point of contact for the first year. Buddies are assigned geographically and have a largely pastoral role in your development.
  • Observations – Examiners will be able to observe more experienced examiners in action before delivering their first examination.
  • Working groups – New examiners will collaborate with more experienced examiners in developing assessment material, marking and standard setting.