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Evidence-Based MRCPsych Preparation

Written by an NHS consultant psychiatrist. Exam strategy, topic deep-dives, and insider knowledge for Paper A, Paper B, and CASC.

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Exam Strategy2026-06-08 · 12 min read

Best MRCPsych Question Banks in 2026: A Consultant Psychiatrist’s Review

Honest comparison of MRCPsych question banks in 2026. SPMM, PassMedicine, MRCPsychMentor vs adaptive platforms. Written by an NHS consultant psychiatrist.

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Exam Strategy2026-06-08 · 15 min read

How to Pass MRCPsych Paper A: The Complete Guide (2026)

Complete guide to passing MRCPsych Paper A. Breakdown of sections, high-yield topics, study schedule, and proven strategies from an NHS consultant.

#MRCPsych#Paper A#revision#neurosciences#psychopharmacology
Exam Strategy2026-06-08 · 10 min read

MRCPsych Paper A vs Paper B: What’s the Difference and How to Prepare for Both

Detailed breakdown of MRCPsych Paper A vs Paper B. Structure, content domains, question styles, and how to prepare for both papers simultaneously.

#MRCPsych#Paper A#Paper B#revision strategy#exam format

All Articles

Paper A· 11 min read

MRCPsych Pharmacology: The High-Yield Topics for Paper A

Exam Strategy· 9 min read

MRCPsych Revision: A 3-Month Study Schedule That Works

Paper B· 13 min read

MHA and MCA for MRCPsych: What You Actually Need to Know

Exam Strategy· 8 min read

5 Common MRCPsych Question Traps — and How to Avoid Them

Paper A· 14 min read

Neuroscience for MRCPsych Paper A: A Crash Guide

Exam Strategy· 7 min read

How the MRCPsych Exam is Scored: Understanding Pass Marks and Boundaries

Exam Strategy· 8 min read

What Psychiatry Trainees Wish They Knew Before MRCPsych Paper A

CASC· 14 min read

How to Prepare for MRCPsych CASC: A Structured Approach

Paper B· 15 min read

Critical Review for MRCPsych Paper B: Statistics, Study Design, and Appraisal

Paper B· 12 min read

Psychotherapy for MRCPsych Paper B: Modalities, Evidence, and Exam Strategy

Exam Strategy· 8 min read

MRCPsych Exam Day: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Paper B· 13 min read

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for MRCPsych: Essential Knowledge for Paper B

Paper B· 15 min read

Depression and Bipolar Disorder for MRCPsych Paper B: Clinical Presentations and Management

Paper B· 14 min read

Schizophrenia and Psychosis for MRCPsych Paper B: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Trial Evidence

Paper B· 12 min read

Substance Misuse for MRCPsych Paper B: Alcohol, Opioids, and Illicit Drugs

Paper A· 11 min read

Human Development for MRCPsych Paper A: Attachment, Piaget, Erikson, and Lifespan

Paper B· 12 min read

Personality Disorders for MRCPsych Paper B: Classification, Assessment, and Management

Paper A· 13 min read

History and Philosophy of Psychiatry for MRCPsych Paper A: Key Figures, Movements, and Ideas

Paper B· 14 min read

Old Age Psychiatry for MRCPsych Paper B: Dementia, Delirium, and Late-Life Mental Health

Paper A· 14 min read

Psychological Models and Behavioural Science for MRCPsych Paper A

Paper A· 13 min read

Descriptive Psychopathology for MRCPsych: Mood, Thought, Perception, and Cognition

Paper A· 12 min read

Rating Scales, Eponyms, and Syndromes for MRCPsych: High-Yield Recall Guide

Paper B· 11 min read

OCD and Related Disorders for MRCPsych Paper B: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Exam Patterns

Paper B· 11 min read

Eating Disorders for MRCPsych Paper B: Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge-Eating Disorder

Paper B· 12 min read

Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, and Stressor-Related Disorders for MRCPsych Paper B

Paper B· 10 min read

Sleep Disorders for MRCPsych Paper B: Insomnia, Parasomnias, and Circadian Rhythm Disorders

Paper B· 11 min read

Learning Disability (Intellectual Disability) for MRCPsych Paper B

Paper A· 9 min read

Classification in Psychiatry: ICD-11 vs ICD-10 Changes for MRCPsych

Paper A· 10 min read

Dynamic Psychopathology for MRCPsych: Freud, Defence Mechanisms, and the Psychoanalytic Tradition

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