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Traditional revision is inefficient passive reading, unfocused cramming, and hours that don't translate into marks. Meditest is built differently.

  • Deliberate spaced repetition to lock knowledge into long-term memory

  • Short, Duolingo-style questions train rapid recall

  • Then we progress you to real exam MCQs so you practise the reading and reasoning technique

  • Question bank delivered as a structured course to drive learning

The goal is simple: the best possible result, for the least amount of work.

MSRA REVISION

Meditest offers nearly twice the questions of the leading alternatives at half the price.Smarter questions, smarter spacing, smarter technique. Built to get you the best mark for the least work.Try the full course free during our trial period. No card required.

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Y3-5 Medical Students

Most question banks will get you through. Meditest is built to make you stand out.Designed for years 3–5, our question bank goes beyond the basics. Deeper knowledge, harder questions, and the kind of exam technique that separates a pass from a distinction.

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Medical Students

Years 3-5 mark the shift from learning science to applying it. Written exams get harder, the content broader, and the stakes higher.This guide covers everything you need to know to prepare effectively and score at the top.

Revision Tips

1. Start earlier than you think you need to
Clinical content compounds. Conditions you learn in year 3 reappear in year 5 with greater complexity. A steady routine of 30-45 minutes daily outperforms last-minute cramming every time.2. Learn conditions, not answers
Question banks are a tool, not the syllabus. For each condition, understand the pathophysiology, typical presentation, key investigations and first-line management. A well-worded question you've never seen before becomes answerable.3. Prioritise high-yield conditions first
Cover common presentations before niche ones. MI, asthma, DKA, stroke, sepsis, PE, UTI, depression, and appendicitis will appear in some form on every exam. Know them cold.4. Use spaced repetition
Reviewing material at increasing intervals is the most evidence-based way to retain clinical knowledge long term. Don't just do questions once and move on.5. Push beyond the pass mark
Standard question banks are built to help you pass. If you're aiming for distinctions or AFP points, you need to be tested on advanced knowledge, atypical presentations, and harder clinical reasoning. Meditest is designed for this — questions that stretch beyond the basics and build the depth that top marks require.6. Practise under timed conditions
Reading a 100-word clinical stem and selecting the best answer in under 90 seconds is a skill. Build it before exam day, not during it.7. Review what you get wrong
Wrong answers are your most valuable revision material. Understand why you got it wrong, not just what the right answer was.

Resources

  • Meditest built specifically for UK medical students in years 3-5. More questions than standard alternatives at a fraction of the cost, with spaced repetition, targeted curriculum coverage, and difficulty levels designed to push you toward distinction rather than just a pass. Full course free during our trial period.

  • Geeky Medics excellent free resource for clinical knowledge, covering conditions, examinations, and procedures in a clear, structured format. Particularly useful for linking clinical findings to underlying conditions.

  • Zero to Finals popular with UK medical students for its accessible explanations of clinical medicine, surgery, paediatrics, and more. Available as a website, podcast, and textbook.

  • Passmedicine / Amboss widely used question banks for SBA practice. Good for volume, though Meditest goes further on difficulty and depth for students targeting top marks.

  • BNF and NICE guidelines essential for pharmacology and management questions. Get comfortable navigating these early.

  • Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine the classic rapid reference for consolidating knowledge around specific conditions. Useful alongside active question practice.

Why use us?

Because the way we've built Meditest actually reflects how memory and exam technique work.Targeted topics so you're not wasting time on low-yield content. Spaced repetition so what you learn stays learned. Short questions that train recall, then real MCQs that train technique.Oh, and almost twice the questions of leading alternatives, at half the price. Currently free during our trial.Try it and see.

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Clinical Questions7835<3000
SJT338~300
Structured syllabusYesNo
Repetition and XPYesNo
12 Month Price£40Up to £79.99

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MSRA GUIDE

Preparing for the MSRA can feel overwhelming — there’s a lot to take in, from understanding the structure of the exam to knowing what topics to revise and how the scoring works. This guide is designed to give you a complete, clear overview of everything you need to know.This is your one-stop resource for understanding the MSRA in full. Below, you'll find a breakdown of each section.Feel free to jump to the part you need or read it all the way through.

What is the MSRA?

The Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) is a computer-based exam used by the UK’s NHS specialty recruitment process. It helps rank applicants by assessing two core competencies: professional judgement and clinical problem solving.The exam is taken at a Pearson VUE test centre and is typically required early in the application process, with your MSRA score contributing heavily — or sometimes entirely — to your ranking for interview or direct offers.Originally developed for General Practice recruitment, the MSRA is now used across a wide range of specialties.Some specialties use your score to shortlist for interview, while others use it as a standalone ranking tool. For GP, psychiatry, and ophthalmology, for example, a high MSRA score can directly secure you an offer without an interview.

  • ACCS

  • EMClinical Radiology ST1

  • Community Sexual and Reproductive Health

  • Core Psychiatry

  • Core Surgical Training

  • General Practice

  • Nuclear Medicine

  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  • Opthalmology

The MSRA is a computer-based exam made up of two separate papers, both taken on the same day at a Pearson VUE test centre.

The first is the Professional Dilemmas paper, which lasts 95 minutes and contains 50 situational judgement questions designed to assess your professional judgement, ethics, and decision-making in a UK clinical setting.

The second is the Clinical Problem Solving paper, lasting 75 minutes with 97 multiple-choice questions that test your applied medical knowledge across a broad range of specialties.Each section contributes 50% to your final score, and both are equally important for securing a strong ranking in your chosen specialty.

Professional Dilemmas

The Professional Dilemmas paper is the MSRA’s version of a Situational Judgement Test. It lasts 95 minutes and contains 50 questions, all designed to assess your ability to behave professionally and make safe, ethical decisions in real-world NHS scenarios.It contributes half of your overall MSRA score, and many applicants overlook its impact.This section focuses on your judgement, particularly in areas like:

  • Patient safety

  • Teamwork and communication

  • Confidentiality and consent

  • Escalation and whistleblowing

  • Time management and prioritisation

  • Dealing with difficult colleagues or situations

There are two question formats:

  • Ranking Questions: You’ll be given a scenario and asked to rank five possible actions from most to least appropriate. These test your ability to judge not only what to do, but how to prioritise options in complex situations.

  • Multiple Selection Questions: You’ll choose the three most appropriate actions out of a list of eight. These often test your ability to select the best practical steps from a range of reasonable responses.

Clinical Problem Solving

The Clinical Problem Solving paper tests your ability to apply medical knowledge in practical, real-world scenarios. It lasts 75 minutes and contains 97 questions, covering a broad range of specialties and clinical presentations you’re likely to encounter as a foundation doctor in the UK.This section assesses how well you can interpret clinical data, make safe management decisions, and prioritise investigations or treatments in line with current UK guidelines.Bear in mind there are no images in the exam.It covers the following topics:

  • Cardiovascular

  • Dermatology

  • Endocrine

  • ENT

  • Gastrointestinal

  • Haematology

  • Infectious Diseases

  • Neurology

  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  • Ophthalmology

  • Psychiatry

  • Renal

  • Respiratory

  • Musculoskeletal

  • Urology

  • Vascular

There are two main question formats:

  • Extended Matching Questions (EMQs): You’ll read a clinical stem and select the most appropriate answer from a long list of options, often grouped by diagnosis, management, or investigation.

  • Single Best Answer (SBA): Similar to traditional MCQs, these require you to pick the best possible answer out of five options — even if more than one seems reasonable.

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Scoring and results

The MSRA is scored using a standardised system that compares your performance to other candidates sitting the exam in the same window. Each of the two sections — Professional Dilemmas and Clinical Problem Solving — contributes 50% to your final score.Your raw scores are converted into scaled scores using statistical methods that adjust for question difficulty and performance across the candidate pool.Score Breakdown:

  • Professional Dilemmas (SJT): Scored out of 300

  • Clinical Problem Solving: Scored out of 300

  • Total MSRA Score: Out of 600

The MSRA scores are normally distributed around a mean of 250 with a standard deviation of 40, meaning there’s no fixed maximum score.

  • A score significantly above 250 indicates stronger performance relative to peers

  • A score around 250 suggests an average performance

  • The top candidates often score above 280–290 in each section

Alongside your numerical score, you’ll also receive a band (1 to 4) for each section. This represents which quartile your score falls into:

  • Band 1: Performance below the minimum threshold

  • Band 2: Below average

  • Band 3: Meets the expected standard

  • Band 4: Above average / strong performance

Results are typically released 2-3 weeks after your exam, though this varies by specialty.
Some specialties, like GP and Psychiatry, release scores early and may make direct offers without interview. Others, like Radiology and O&G, take longer as part of a wider shortlisting process.
All results are available through your Oriel portal.

Revision tips

1. Start early and build consistency
Don't cram. Even 20-30 minutes a day over a few months beats a last-minute blitz. The MSRA rewards long-term knowledge, not short-term memorisation.2. Use repetition to lock in knowledge
Revisit high-yield facts regularly. Spaced repetition keeps key conditions fresh and reduces the time needed closer to the exam.3. Master conditions, not just questions
Learn the pathophysiology, presentation, investigations and management. If a question is worded differently, you'll still get it right.4. Focus on core topics first
Cover high-yield conditions like asthma, diabetes, stroke, sepsis, DVLA guidance and safeguarding before chasing niche details.5. Don't ignore professional dilemmas
This is 50% of your score and where many candidates lose marks. Preparation makes a real difference. Think confidentiality, patient safety, GMC guidance and escalation.6. Practise under timed conditions
The MSRA is time-pressured. Build speed reading and ranking SJT options before exam day, not during it.7. Track and target your weak areas
Don't repeat easy wins. Focus on what you get wrong and understand why.The bottom line
Smart preparation beats hard work. Start early, know your conditions, and take professional dilemmas seriously. Start revising today for free on Meditest.

Why use us?

Because the way we've built Meditest actually reflects how memory and exam technique work.Targeted topics so you're not wasting time on low-yield content. Spaced repetition so what you learn stays learned. Short questions that train recall, then real MCQs that train technique.Oh, and almost twice the questions of leading alternatives, at half the price. Currently free during our trial.Try it and see.

CategoryMEDITESTCompetitors
Clinical Questions7835<3000
SJT338~300
Structured syllabusYesNo
Repetition and XPYesNo
12 Month Price£40Up to £79.99

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