Study guides & exam-prep resources
Practical, physician-informed guides for the UK Royal College exams, the UKMLA and finals — study plans, exam formats and the PLAB route for IMGs.
PLAB 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.