MRCEM Primary Exam Preparation Courses

The course covers the areas tested in the MRCEM Primary exam (the RCEM Basic Sciences curriculum), including:

• anatomy,
• physiology,
• pharmacology,
• microbiology,
• statistics,
• pathology.

The course samples across these areas, particularly focusing on areas which have been popular within the MRCEM Primary exam and on those which are difficult to understand. We will look particularly at:

• Upper limb anatomy as it is affected by trauma
• Physiology, including endocrine and gastrointestinal physiology
• Pharmacology, including anaesthetic drugs, drugs affecting the QT interval and important interactions
• Important infectious organisms
• Sensitivity, specificity and Evidence-Based Medicine terminology
• Cellular reactions to injury and important inflammatory mediators, the inflammatory process, hypersensitivity reactions and healing of specific tissues

You will receive two practice papers in advance of the course, which should be completed before attending. These questions will be reviewed and discussed during the first few hours of the course.

After that, you’ll work on two other papers in real-time using interactive quiz software, followed by immediate discussions and clarifications of the answers.

You will also have 6-month’s free access to our MRCEM Primary video webinars, which go into each area of the exam.

While question banks are helpful in the exam preparation, it might be difficult to systematise the gained knowledge. The exam is not just about memorising facts, it’s more about reasoning correctly.

Through undertaking our practice papers and the discussions around them, you will come to understand what the college is looking for and how to choose between options which may appear only subtly different.

You will:

• understand how questions in the MRCEM Primary exam are designed and the techniques required to answer them
• be able to determine those areas in which you need to do most revision
• have been exposed to areas of which you may not have been aware
• have explored a high proportion of difficult areas within the curriculum
• have free access to our online video webinars, which go into each area of the MRCEM Primary exam in much more detail

It’s exactly the same course: some people prefer to study in our training centre, while others find it easier to join online. Both options allow you to ask questions live and interact with other candidates and the lecturer. If you prefer face-to-face communication, then the in-person option will probably work better for you. If you are okay with online interaction or are unable to travel to our training centre, then the online option is the best fit for you.

If you choose to attend in person, we will also provide you with lunch and snacks throughout the day.

Yes, after the course, we will send you a video recording of all the discussions from the day. This video will be available until the nearest exam following the course date.

The course is a 1-day intensive live session led by an experienced faculty member. It includes questions reviews, discussions, and detailed feedback.

The online resources consist of pre-recorded MRCEM Primary video webinars and practice questions. These resources can be accessed at any time through our mobile app or website. If you book a course you get 6-month free access to the relevant online resources. If you would like to access these online materials without attending the course, you can do so by purchasing a subscription for £24.95 per month.

Yes, you can apply for 6 CPD points for this course.