MRCP-2 proved to be the most difficult exam of my career

Composed by : Dr.Syed Ali Raza MRCP (UK)
FCPS Medical Oncology

Guidelines For #MRCP-2 Exams !( My Experience)

MRCP-2 proved to be the most difficult exam of my career till now as far as preparation is concerned .You have to raise ur knowledge and approach standard from a medical officer to Specialist level for this exam.So u must have firm decision to give it.
MRCP should be your PASSION your DREAM.

BOOKS :
You will get lot lot of suggestions from different sides about many book series.i share you the simplest regime which i followed and cleared the exam with very good marks margin.

  1. SANJAY SHARMA : this is your text book for mrcp 2 so revise it many times it should be your tips.This is the first book you gona open.
  2. PASTEST SERIES : this is the second most imp. book series. its very close to your papers so read every question and explanations at-least 3 times. No need to do past papers at end as not a single mcq is repeated in mrcp 2 exam from past pools.
  3. DATA INTERPRETATION By Steve Hughes : this is your most efficient weapon as it gives u a practice to solve the difficult scenarios come in exams.Also it clears ur concept about all the difficult topics. like cardiac catherization studies ,acid base balance etc.
  4. 150 ECG Cases By John Hampton : Your 3 papers will have atleast 9-10 Ecgs so your ECG should be very strong.
  5. RADIOLOGY IN MEDICAL PRACTICE by A.B.M. Abdullah : X-rays,Ct Scan ,MRI films ,Echocardiography form the integral part of exam in all the 3 papers of MRCP-2. And these were quite difficult so go prepare well.
  6. DERMA PICS : i googled them and i recommend same to you as on google u can see a lesion in many types/views so in any way they comes in exam you will diagnose them at a glance.
  7. On examination/Pass medicine for MRCP 2 : Its also another option if u have time u can solve it too. a good add to your knowledge and skill .( I did not had time so i studied pastest and sanjay multiple times instead )…

TIME DURATION OF STUDIES :
I recommend your people atleast 5 months of day and night study for it.I did it in 3 months but i had a good study partner with me so we did it bit more efficiently but give atleast 5 months time with max. hour every day.

STRATEGY :
Your strategy should be to study targeted material only but with very strong grip on it. No need to read multiple books. read only few and necessary ones but do them multiple times so that every single information and concepts should be very clear and on your tips.

Most Important thing is your belief in this principle of nature that every thing is in Allah hand.Its Only ALLAH who can give You or who can take from you ( for some better reason) . So belief in him if He is with you and your parent and people around you are happy, you can get through any exam of the world.