Pocket MSRA: High-yield concepts for the clinical knowledge paper (Book 1)

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This might include methods such as using flashcards; spaced repetition technique for mastering difficult concepts and engaging in study groups for collaborative learning (join our Whatsapp group to find or create one). It’s worth noting that there will be lots of people booking MSRA exam slots around specialty application time in November and August and there may not be availability at your closest Pearson VUE test centre, meaning travel further to sit your exam, so try and book early if you can.

While General Practice ST1 and Core Psychiatry Training CT1 don’t include an interview; instead, they assess and rank applicants solely on their MSRA score. Although the application deadline date and the MSRA assessment window are the same across the specialties, the MSRA registration invites will be sent out at different times, depending on the longlisting timeframe, which may affect the test centre availability when you come to register. I personally learn best when I'm able to annotate notes from a qbank into a physical book, and I haven't been able to find any recommendations on anything aside from qbanks. In this guide, we will explore the purpose of the MSRA, its impact on different specialty programs, and effective preparation strategies.

However, if you wish to resit the exam due to an unsuccessful attempt or to improve your score, check the guidance for your chosen specialty for rules and restrictions relating to resits, as these do vary between specialties. Then there's a five-minute break and then there's the clinical problem solving paper, which is 75 minutes. Arora provides well rounded courses, audiobooks and questions that made me very confident in taking the exam!

If you require any special adjustments to the assessment (wheelchair access or extra time for example), please contact the recruitment lead for your specialty directly before you schedule a place so that we can ensure your needs can be accommodated at your chosen test centre. In the CPS part of the assessment, candidates are presented with clinical scenarios that require them to exercise judgement and problem solving skills to determine appropriate diagnosis and management of patients. To really show off your skills and achieve a high score on the MSRA, it’s worth putting in the effort to revise for the assessment.A beneficial approach is to utilise resources from previous Situational Judgement Tests, previously part of the Foundation Program application. I applied hoping I will get the most from your resources and this was amazing resource bank to sit for the MCQ and for the clinical exam. Preparing well for the MSRA will ensure that you give yourself the best possible chance of achieving a high MSRA score and positively impacting your ST application. The specialty recruitment assessment msra is challenging and based on data from gp and core surgical training top 1% candidates tend to score over 300 in both papers.