By: Dr. Tazeen Zahid

I passed MRCP 2 written exam in first attempt. Here are my tips and tricks for the exam:

Basic knowledge:

MRCP 2 is a test of your basic knowledge of clinical medicine. Only 20% of exam will test higher skills like a complication or a second line treatment. So, your preparation starts with part 1. Choose your part 1 resources carefully as it will be carried on to part 2.

Resources:

You basically need one good up to date notes resource and then lots and lots of MCQs. For theory I used Passmedicine knowledge tutor and then as many MCQs as I could. I finished BMJ one exam once, Pastest once and Passmedicine 75% once. I did plan to do Pastest again but never got time. Past papers and sample paper at the end.

Images:

Imaging is an integral part so whenever u read a topic make sure u can pick it on imaging like ECG, USS, CT, X-ray, FUNDOSCOPY, visual field imaging, flow volume loop, bone scans, in addition Dermatology pictures.

Day of the exam:

Time management is the most important key. I made sure I have completed 10 questions in 15 minutes right from the start.

For all those aspiring to do MRCP make sure you start with a good basic knowledge resource as it will be the platform on which you will build your part 1 and subsequently part 2 exam and then PACES.

Momentum is extremely important. As soon as you pass part 1 start working for part 2 Do not delay.

All the Best to those working towards their goals.