Psychiatry Exams

About Psychiatry Exams

Psychiatry Exams is your definitive, all-in-one digital platform designed to transform how you prepare for the challenging MRCPsych examinations. We understand the journey is demanding and expensive, with costs for exams, reading materials, and question banks quickly accumulating. Our mission is to simplify this process and empower your success. We provide psychiatry trainees with a single, mobile-friendly membership that unlocks everything needed for confident preparation. Our core value lies in moving beyond passive learning to foster deep, active engagement with the syllabus. By combining a vast repository of consultant-verified recalled questions with cutting-edge AI explanations and a unique, community-driven learning method, we don't just help you memorize facts—we ensure you understand and retain them. This is more than a question bank; it's a comprehensive learning ecosystem built to support you from your first study session to your final exam pass.

Features of Psychiatry Exams

Extensive Recalled Question Bank

Access over 1,960 high-yield questions directly recalled from previous MRCPsych exam sittings. Each question is carefully adapted and rigorously verified by our panel of NHS Consultants to ensure clinical accuracy and relevance to the current exam format. This gives you the unparalleled advantage of practicing with content that mirrors the style and difficulty of the real assessments, building your familiarity and confidence.

AI-Powered Explanations & Insights

Benefit from the combined intelligence of leading AI models like Claude Opus 4.5, Gemini 3, and GPT 5.2, all fine-tuned on the latest Royal College syllabus. Every answer comes with a detailed, pedagogically sound explanation engineered using adult learning theory. This feature breaks down complex topics, highlights key learning points, and provides the "why" behind each answer, transforming mistakes into powerful learning opportunities.

The 50:1 Active Learning Method

This revolutionary feature flips traditional study on its head. For every 50 questions you answer, you are prompted to submit one question of your own on a challenging topic. This exercise, reviewed by consultants, forces deep cognitive engagement, requiring you to synthesize information, identify knowledge gaps, and think like an examiner. It’s the ultimate tool for cementing knowledge and moving from recognition to true mastery.

Integrated Community & Support

You are not studying alone. Join a thriving, moderated community of peers via dedicated WhatsApp groups for each exam sitting. Engage in discussions, participate in consultant-led group calls, and share insights. This collaborative environment provides motivation, peer support, and access to collective wisdom, turning the solitary grind of exam prep into a shared journey toward success.

Use Cases of Psychiatry Exams

Comprehensive Syllabus Mastery

Trainees can systematically work through the entire MRCPsych syllabus, confident that all content for Paper A, Paper B, and the CASC is fully covered and mapped to official learning objectives. The platform’s structure allows you to identify weak areas, track progress, and ensure no topic is left unstudied, providing a structured and complete revision roadmap.

Efficient High-Yield Revision

For time-poor trainees balancing clinical duties, our platform offers the most efficient study method. Focus on recalled questions that have actually appeared in exams, supplemented by AI explanations that maximize learning from each interaction. This targeted approach ensures your limited study time is invested in the material most likely to yield results on exam day.

Deepening Conceptual Understanding

When you encounter a difficult topic, simply reading isn't enough. Our platform facilitates deep learning through the 50:1 method and detailed explanations. By forcing you to create questions and engage with consultant-moderated discussions, you move beyond surface-level memorization to build a robust, interconnected understanding of psychiatric principles.

Building Exam Technique & Confidence

Regular practice with timed mock exams and authentic CASC vignettes simulates the real exam environment. This builds critical exam technique, time management skills, and reduces anxiety. The community support and proven success stories from peers further bolster confidence, ensuring you walk into the exam hall prepared and self-assured.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are the questions on Psychiatry Exams developed?

Our questions are primarily sourced from real candidates who have sat the MRCPsych exams and generously recalled content. These recalled questions are then professionally adapted, clinically checked, and verified by our panel of NHS Consultants to ensure they are accurate, relevant, and aligned with the latest Royal College of Psychiatrists syllabus and standards.

What is the "50:1 Learning Method" and is it mandatory?

The 50:1 Method is our innovative active learning feature where, for every 50 questions you answer, you are encouraged to submit one question of your own on a tricky topic. This process, which can be skipped on mobile, is designed to deepen understanding by making you think critically and like an examiner. It is a core part of our pedagogy but is structured as a guided recommendation to enhance your learning journey.

How does the AI explanation feature work?

Our AI explanations are generated by advanced models (Claude Opus, Gemini, GPT) that have been specifically trained and prompt-engineered using the official MRCPsych syllabus and adult learning principles. They don't just state the correct answer; they provide detailed reasoning, contextualize the topic within the curriculum, and explain why other options are incorrect, creating a powerful tutoring effect.

What kind of community support is included with membership?

Your membership includes access to exclusive, consultant-moderated WhatsApp communities organized by exam sitting dates. These groups allow for real-time discussion of questions, difficult topics, and exam logistics. We also facilitate regular group calls with consultants and peers, fostering a supportive network that provides motivation, shared resources, and collective problem-solving.