MRCP/MRCS

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐑𝐂𝐒 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐀

I've attempted to address some commonly asked questions regarding MRCS Part A. This is based on my experience during the January 2023 exam.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞? 

4-6 months is adequate (even less if you can commit to full-day study) for a strong preparation. Book the exam first to maintain motivation for your study plan

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭/𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩?

Absolutely, you can attempt part A during your internship (with your provisional certificate). With a 6 months window & daily at least 3 hours of study, (& a lot more just before the exam) you can prepare effectively. 

Priorotize your internship, extend preparation time if necessary.

𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠?

Coaching isn't essential for Part A. If you have ample time, self-study is sufficient.

𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫?

Of course it is better if you can discuss the topics with someone, It will be immensely helpful during Recalls solving. 

If you don’t have a partner then it's okay too. I personally studied solo & got support from telegram groups.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝?

Simply 3:

1. eMRCS

2. Fawzia sheets

3. Last 5 years Recalls

If you find eMRCS challenging, then go through Reda Notes first.

𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲/𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐭𝐜?

I passed without studying them in a very short time, so they're not necessary for passing. 

However, you can read them for additional knowledge.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠?

# Start with eMRCS system wise (anything you like- anatomy, physio, surgery). I always suggest to get online subscription because that is always updating- adding new questions/detailed topics. Here, if you are not comfortable with eMRCS, go through Reda notes first & then try solving questions from eMRCS. But Always remember that online eMRCS keeps updating, so Reda is definitely not enough.

# Once done with eMRCS, solve Fawzia questions

# Start solving Recalls. Initially you'll feel helpless & hopeless, but believe me it gets easier subsequently. Follow different telegram groups for help.

# Now when you have finished all 3 materials, it's time to start revising. Divide your days into hours & study 3 resources everyday. Everything will seem new, but don’t worry, during this 2nd read, you will know what's important, where your weakness is etc. 

Try to revise at least 3-4 times before your exam. 

Hope this helps.

Dr. Tazrian Shinjon

DMC, 2015-16

MRCS (Edinburgh)