Pass Your MSRA With Arora
The most comprehensive MSRA package for complete MSRA Preparation – MSRA Gold Pass includes:
Complete Clinical Online course. Guideline based, chapter based and up-to-date.
PLUS Full SJT Online course. Question based, focus on SJT technique.
PLUS 7 x Clinical Mock exams to re-create MSRA exam conditions and increase clinical knowledge.
PLUS 7 x SJT Mock exams to refine exam technique and improve SJT performance.
PLUS 2 x Audio courses for use when travelling – clinical + SJT
PLUS 280 digital guideline, pharmacology and SJT flashcards for quick learning.
Core MSRA teaching by Dr Aman Arora – Fellow of RCGP, previous GP Programme Director and previously involved in MSRA question writing.
Suitable for those applying for GP training, Psychiatry, Radiology, ACCS – EM, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics, Neurosurgery, CAMHS or CSRH
Use alongside our Free Daily MSRA Planners
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MSRA Gold Pass Package
- Our most comprehensive MSRA package in a discounted bundle, designed for an advanced daily preparation plan – save £169!
- 7 resources, 120+ hours of focused MSRA teaching in 4 different formats – Online, Audio, Mocks and Flash Cards
- All aspects designed to boost your MSRA score by focusing on two core areas - boosting your knowledge and enhancing your exam technique
MSRA Clinical Crammer Course
- Complete MSRA Clinical Crammer Online Course, designed as per MSRA syllabus
- Chapter based, boost both your MSRA Clinical knowledge and score
- Flexible to your needs - 1, 3, 6 or 12 month options available
MSRA 14-in-1 Mock Bundle
- Boost your SJT and clinical score with 14 high quality MSRA Mock Exams from your own home
- 1000+ Questions. Timed conditions, immediate results and feedback, based on MSRA blueprint guidance
- Flexible to your needs - 1, 3, 6 or 12 month options available
MSRA SJT Crammer Course
- Complete MSRA SJT Online Course, designed as per MSRA syllabus
- Question based, boost your MSRA SJT understanding and technique
- Flexible to your needs - 1, 3, 6 or 12 month options available
Digital Flashcard 2-in-1 Bundle
- 250 focused, quick-scan clinical and pharmacology revision e-cards to help you Pass MSRA
- Covers key MSRA clinical guidelines and medications
- Designed to use for quick reference, on-the-go or as part of a structured revision plan
MSRA Audiobook Bundle
- 7+ hours of MSRA Clinical and MSRA SJT teaching via Audio
- Buy yourself time and increase your MSRA score on the move
- Download to phone, no expiry, listen online/offline, listen when travelling
What is the MSRA?
The Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA – also called the SRA) is a computer-based assessment that forms part of the application for UK postgraduate medical training.
You will need to pass the MSRA exam if you are training in General Practice, Radiology, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery and several other medical fields.
The format of the MSRA consists of two question papers: a 75 minute clinical questions paper and a 95 minute professional dilemma questions paper. The pass mark for the MSRA test is marked on 1-4 scale, with 4 being the highest Band, The minimum Band you need to pass your MSRA depends on the specialty you are looking for.
Need help passing an MSRA assessment?
If you need help preparing for your MSRA exam, our specially-designed MSRA revision resources are the perfect option. These include focused teaching by Dr. Aman Arora – a Fellow of the RCGP and previously involved in MSRA Question Writing and Assessments.
Our All-in-One MSRA Package includes a complete clinical online course, 2 audio books, 10 mock exams and 250 flashcards – meaning you have everything you need to help pass MSRA the first time around. Our individual MSRA revision courses include a clinical online course, MSRA mock paper bundles, MSRA audiobooks and MSRA flashcard bundles.
Our free MSRA Planner Programmes can help guide your preparation on a day-by-day basis.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MSRA
When preparing for MSRA, there are two main chosen approaches – question-bank based and ‘formal revision’ based.
Relying on one alone leave can leave you a little short. No question bank can cover every aspect of the MSRA, whilst purely reading books and guidelines means you won’t gain any experience of dealing with questions you may face in the exam.
If planned well, both should be used hand-in-hand as both have advantages in terms of improving retention and performance.
A few key references to familiarise with and keep referring to throughout preparation: MSRA Blueprint, NICE guidelines, BNF and BNF for children, Oxford Handbook of clinical medicine, GMC Good Medical Practice booklet.
The MSRA Blueprint should be used as a guide to your preparation. This outlines which areas will be tested in the MSRA – not going through this will lead to surprises on the day. It covers quite a lot but if you plan things well it will ensure you cover everything.
Make a timeline. Planning is vital given the huge amount of material to cover for MSRA. Work out how long you have between now and your exam, and break down your revision accordingly. Which topics to have covered by when, how many questions to complete per week? etc. Lack of this may lead to haphazard preparation and an overwhelmed feeling. Our MSRA revision planners are designed to help you plan out your revision and can be found here: https://aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/free-downloads/
The most comprehensive package for MSRA is our MSRA Gold Pass Package. This is a package which focuses on the two core components needed for MSRA success – knowledge and technique. The package has 12 months access to all material and contains 2 online courses, 2 audiobook courses, multiple mock exams, clinical flashcards and pharmacology flashcards. To find out more about the package and for doctor reviews click here.
The next UK MSRA date for round 2 applications will be between 2nd and 9th September 2022.
Your MSRA scores can be transferred for future rounds within a 12 month period for GP training applications. It is important to tick the box confirming you wish to carry forward your MSRA score from a previous round otherwise it will be assumed you wish to resit the MSRA exam. For other specialties it is best to check with their individual specialty websites for further information.
There are several areas of UK postgraduate medical practice which require trainees to pass an MSRA exam. These are
- General Practice
- Radiology
- Psychiatry
- Ophthalmology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Neurosurgery
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
- Community Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CSRH)
- Anaesthetics
- Paediatrics
- ACCS Emergency Medicine
Please note that ACCS Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics and Paediatrics used MSRA for the purpose of shortlisting for the first time this year (2021).
Many International Medical Graduate doctors complete internship in their home country before coming to the UK.
To enter speciality training in the UK, applicants must demonstrate that they have a) achieved foundation level competences and have b) completed accepted clinical experience (usually 24 months in total). By completing the CREST (Certificate of Readiness to Enter Speciality Training) form, an applicant – who has the necessary clinical experience – can demonstrate that they have achieved foundation competences and apply directly to speciality training.
For full details on the CREST form read here.
The CREST form is NOT for applicants who have:
- – Completed a UK Foundation programme (within last 3.5 years) – you would need to submit a copy of your UKFPCC.
- – Started but not completed a UK foundation training
- – Completed a Foundation Year 2 standalone post
The Professional Dilemma Paper – or SJT – is a 95 minute exam paper consisting of 50 questions. It is usually taken first and then followed by the second part of the MSRA test – The Clinical Paper. It assesses 3 core competencies (covered in our MSRA SJT Principles Audio course).
These are:
- a) Professional Integrity
- b) Coping with Pressure
- c) Empathy and Sensitivity
It assesses how someone behaves when posed with a potential professional dilemma at work as well as your ability to judge the situation and decide how to approach it.
No clinical knowledge is assessed in this paper and there is no negative marking.
There are two types of questions on the MSRA SJT exam (see this video which covers how to approach the two main types of MSRA SJT Question):
1) Ranking questions – These are questions where you are presented with four or five actions relevant to the scenario and are asked to rank how you would approach the situation in order or appropriateness (with ‘1’ being most appropriate and ‘5’ being the least appropriate action)
2) Multiple choice questions – These will ask you to choose the three most appropriate actions related to the situation from a list of eight – the combination of these three actions should help resolve the situation in the question.
The clinical paper is usually the second part of the MSRA exam, and is taken after the Professional Dilemma paper (usually after a short break).
The MSRA clinical paper lasts for 75 minutes and consists of 97 questions.
It is designed to assess your ability to apply clinical knowledge and make clinical decisions, rather than being a test of pure knowledge.
Questions are designed to assess 5 core competencies.
- a) investigation
- b) diagnosis
- c) emergency
- d) prescribing
- e) management
12 clinical topic areas are included, and these are all covered in our MSRA Clinical Crammer Online Course:
– Cardiovascular
– Dermatology/ENT/Eyes
– Endocrinology/Metabolic
– Gastroenterology/Nutrition
– Infectious/Haematology/Allergy/Genetics
– Musculoskeletal
– Paediatrics
– Pharmacology and Therapeutics
– Psychiatry/Neurology
– Renal/Urology
– Reproductive
– Respiratory
There are 2 different types of question:
1) Extended matching questions – EMQ (chose the single most appropriate answer from a choice – answers relate to several questions)
2) Single best answer – SBA (choose the single most appropriate answer from a choice – answers relate to a single question)
This video covers how a dual preparation approach can help increase your clinical paper score.
The MSRA is delivered globally during a set period of consecutive days at Pearson VUE Computer Testing Centres. You can find more details about where to find your nearest MSRA test centre here.
You will be allocated a band number between 1 and 4. A band 1 score in either paper usually means the candidate has been unsuccessful. Band 4 represents a high score.
Each Speciality will utilise MSRA marks in a different way. Please visit the relevant Speciality recruitment website for full details.
For GP training the MSRA is marked using a method called normalisation. The MSRA scores for GP training candidates are normalised around a mean score of 250 with a standard deviation of 40.
The higher you score in the MSRA the higher your ranking will be. In some specialties above a certain percentile (e.g. top 10%) would mean you would bypass the interview stage. It is advisable to aim high to ensure you get your first preference job.
It is important to start MSRA preparation early to ensure you score highly in the exam. The MSRA will assess your competencies against the GMC Good Medical Practice guidelines for the SJT paper and will test your clinical knowledge across a number of clinical areas. You will therefore need a strong grasp of ethical concepts, clinical knowledge and good exam technique to pass this exam.
Our MSRA All in One Package is designed to help you with these goals.
The most popular and comprehensive MSRA package is our MSRA Gold Pass Package – saving you time, money and planning. All of our MSRA courses and material (2x Online Courses, 2x Audiobook Courses, Multiple Mock Exams, Clinical Flashcards, Pharmacology Flashcards and SJT Flashcards) are included in this discounted bundle. All material comes with 12 month access and covers every aspect of MSRA preparation – both in terms of knowledge boost and exam technique, in 4 different teaching styles to suit each type of learning. Click here for full details and samples.
Our free MSRA Planner Programmes can help guide your preparation on a day-by-day basis.
We also offer plenty of free teaching and support through Social Media: daily teaching through our Flagship GP Training Facebook Support Group, YouTube channel and Instagram page.
When searching for the best MSRA question bank for revision, the best advice is to try to find something which offers as much variety as possible.
Often people rely on one bank and get very used to a certain style of question-writing – doing the same style of question 3-4000 times is bound to trigger your brain to think in a certain way and it can be very confusing when another style is suddenly encountered in the exam. Whether you have two question banks, or whether you simply hire a few MSRA question books from the library, try at least two sources. You can try our sample MSRA mock exam questions here.
The MSRA exam is free to take.
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