Study guides & exam-prep resources
Practical, doctor-written guides for the UK Royal College exams, the UKMLA and finals — study plans, exam formats and the PLAB route for IMGs.
Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA): The Complete Guide to the 8 Sections and How to Pass
A complete guide to the PSA: who must sit it, the eight item styles, BNF use, the two-hour format and a revision plan for a confident first-time pass.
Medical school · PreclinicalPreclinical Medical School Exams: How to Revise for Years 1 to 3
How to revise for UK preclinical medical school exams: SBA and EMQ technique, spaced repetition and using a question bank across the core sciences.
MRCPsych · PsychiatryMRCPsych Paper B: The Complete Guide to Critical Review, Clinical Topics and How to Pass
A complete guide to MRCPsych Paper B: the 150-question format, the critical review and clinical topics split, eligibility and a study plan to pass.
MRCP · PhysiciansMRCP Part 1: The Complete Guide to Format, Blueprint and How to Pass
Everything you need for MRCP(UK) Part 1: the 200-question best-of-five format, the specialty blueprint, clinical sciences and a plan to pass first time.
MRCOG · O&GMRCOG Part 2: The Complete Guide to SBAs, EMQs and How to Pass
A complete guide to MRCOG Part 2: the two-paper SBA and EMQ format, the knowledge areas, timing strategy and a revision plan to pass first time.
MRCEM · Emergency MedicineMRCEM Primary: The Complete Guide to Format, Basic Sciences and How to Pass
Everything you need for MRCEM Primary: the 180-question SBA format, eligibility, the basic sciences syllabus and a study plan to pass first time.
MFDS · DentistryMFDS Part 1: The Complete Guide to the New Exam Format, Syllabus and How to Pass
A complete guide to MFDS Part 1: the new two-paper, 180-question SBA format, eligibility, syllabus weightings and a revision plan to pass first time.
FRCOphth · OphthalmologyFRCOphth Part 1: The Complete Guide to Format, Syllabus and How to Pass
Everything you need for FRCOphth Part 1: the two 90-question MCQ papers, eligibility, the basic science and investigations syllabus, and a study plan.
FRCA · AnaestheticsFinal FRCA: The Complete Guide to the Written Exam, the SOE and How to Pass
A complete guide to the Final FRCA: the MCQ and CRQ written papers, how the SOE follows, the 2027 format change, and a study plan to pass.
PLAB · IMGPLAB 1: The Complete Guide to Format, Content and How to Pass
A complete guide to PLAB 1: the 180-question single best answer format, what it tests, eligibility for IMGs, the UKMLA link, and how to pass first time.
UKMLA · FinalsUKMLA Applied Knowledge Test (AKT): The Complete Guide to Format and How to Prepare
A complete guide to the UKMLA AKT: the two-paper, 200-question format, the MLA content map, how it is delivered, and a study plan to pass first time.
MRCOG · O&GMRCOG Part 1: The Complete Guide to Format, Syllabus and How to Pass
A complete guide to MRCOG Part 1: the two-paper, 200-question SBA format, the basic-science content, eligibility and a study plan to pass first time.
MRCPsych · PsychiatryMRCPsych Paper A: The Complete Guide to Format, Content and How to Pass
A complete guide to MRCPsych Paper A: the 150-question format, the content domains and weightings, eligibility, and a study plan to pass first time.
MRCPCH · PaediatricsMRCPCH FOP and TAS: The Complete Guide to Format and How to Pass
A complete guide to MRCPCH FOP and TAS: the 100-question SBA format of each paper, what they cover, eligibility and a study plan to pass first time.
MSRA · RecruitmentMSRA: The Complete Guide to Format, Scoring and How to Prepare
A complete guide to the MSRA: the two papers (Professional Dilemmas and Clinical Problem Solving), how scoring works, and a study plan to score well.
MRCGP · General PracticeMRCGP AKT: The Complete Guide to Format, Content and How to Pass
A complete guide to the MRCGP Applied Knowledge Test (AKT): format, the three content areas, pass mark, timing and a study plan to pass first time.
MRCEM · Emergency MedicineMRCEM SBA: The Complete Guide to Format, Content and How to Pass
A complete guide to the MRCEM SBA (Intermediate) exam: the 180-question two-paper format, content, pass standard and a study plan to pass first time.
FRCA · AnaestheticsPrimary FRCA MCQ: The Complete Guide to Format, Syllabus and How to Pass
A complete guide to the Primary FRCA MCQ: the 90-question SBA format, subject split, pass mark, attempt limits and a study plan to pass first time.
MRCS · SurgeryMRCS Part A: The Complete Guide to Format, Syllabus and How to Pass
A complete guide to the MRCS Part A exam: format, syllabus, pass mark, a realistic study plan and proven revision strategy to pass first time.
MRCP · PhysiciansMRCP Part 2 Written: The Complete Guide to Format, Scoring and How to Pass
Everything you need for MRCP Part 2 Written: exam format, the 200-question structure, scoring, a study plan and revision strategy to pass first time.