Psychiatry Exams

About Psychiatry Exams

Psychiatry Exams is a revolutionary, all-in-one digital platform engineered to transform how psychiatrists in training prepare for the challenging MRCPsych examinations. We recognize that the traditional path to qualification is not only expensive but fragmented, forcing candidates to juggle costly exam fees, separate question banks, and outdated textbooks. Our mission is to unlock every candidate's potential by consolidating everything needed to pass into a single, mobile-friendly, and intelligently designed ecosystem. Built specifically for psychiatry trainees, our platform combines the power of recalled exam content, cutting-edge AI, and proven adult learning theory to create a game-changing preparation experience. Membership provides unlimited access to our vast, consultant-verified question banks, dynamic flashcards, and realistic mock exams. The cornerstone of our method is the innovative 50:1 learning approach, which deepens understanding by having users generate their own questions. Coupled with a vibrant, consultant-moderated community, Psychiatry Exams doesn't just help you memorize—it transforms you into a more confident, competent, and exam-ready psychiatrist.

Features of Psychiatry Exams

Consultant-Verified Recalled Question Bank

Access an extensive and ever-growing library of over 1960 questions recalled from actual MRCPsych exam sittings. Each question is meticulously adapted, verified, and updated by NHS Consultants to ensure clinical accuracy and relevance to the current syllabus. This provides an unparalleled opportunity to practice with content that mirrors the style and difficulty of the real exams, giving you a significant strategic advantage.

AI-Powered Explanations & Insights

Our platform leverages a sophisticated ensemble of top AI models—including Claude Opus 4.5, Gemini 3, and GPT 5.2—specifically prompt-engineered on the latest Royal College syllabus. These models generate detailed, nuanced explanations for every question answer, grounded in adult learning theory. This transforms simple revision into a deep learning experience, helping you understand the 'why' behind every concept.

The 50:1 Active Learning Method

This transformative feature mandates that for every 50 questions you answer, you submit one question of your own creation on a topic you've studied. This active recall and synthesis process forces a deeper engagement with the material, cementing knowledge far more effectively than passive reading. Your submissions are reviewed by consultants, providing expert feedback that closes learning gaps.

Comprehensive Syllabus Mapping & Community

Your preparation is fully aligned with confidence. Our complete content library for Paper A, Paper B, and the CASC is meticulously mapped to official learning objectives and reflects the latest College reading materials. Furthermore, you gain access to a thriving, private WhatsApp community with dedicated discussion areas for each exam sitting, consultant moderators, and live group calls for collaborative learning and support.

Use Cases of Psychiatry Exams

Systematic Exam Preparation from CT1 to CASC

Trainees can use the platform throughout their entire training journey. Start by building foundational knowledge with syllabus-mapped questions for Paper A, progress to complex scenario-based practice for Paper B, and finally hone clinical skills with CASC vignettes. The platform provides a structured, end-to-end roadmap to exam success, adapting to your stage of training.

Targeted Weakness Identification and Remediation

Utilize the platform's tracking and the AI explanation system to pinpoint specific areas of weakness within the vast MRCPsych syllabus. Instead of vague anxiety, you get data-driven insights. You can then focus your study sessions on these topics using tailored question sets and create 50:1 questions specifically to conquer your personal knowledge gaps.

Collaborative Learning and Peer Support

For trainees who thrive in study groups or feel isolated in their preparation, the integrated community features are a game-changer. Engage in discussions on tricky topics, share resources and insights with peers sitting the same exam, and participate in consultant-moderated group calls. This transforms solitary revision into a supportive, collaborative mission.

On-the-Go Revision with Spaced Repetition

The mobile-friendly design and integrated flashcard system, powered by spaced repetition algorithms, allow for efficient revision during commutes, between clinics, or in short breaks. This ensures optimal long-term retention of key facts and concepts, turning downtime into productive, high-yield study sessions that compound over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate and reliable are the recalled questions?

Our recalled questions are our core asset. They are sourced from candidates and then rigorously adapted and verified by a team of practicing NHS Consultants. This dual-layer process ensures the questions are not only reflective of real exam content but are also clinically accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with the latest College syllabus and best practices.

What is the 50:1 method and can I skip it?

The 50:1 method is an active learning technique where you write one question for every 50 you answer. It is designed to deepen understanding by forcing you to synthesize information. While you can skip the action on mobile for convenience, engaging with this feature is highly recommended as it is proven to significantly enhance knowledge retention and application, a key differentiator of our platform.

How does the AI generate explanations?

Our AI explanations are generated by state-of-the-art models (Claude Opus, Gemini, GPT) that have been specifically trained and prompt-engineered using the official MRCPsych syllabus, textbooks, and guidelines. They are designed to explain answers in a clear, educational manner based on adult learning principles, providing context, clinical reasoning, and links to broader concepts beyond a simple factual correction.

What does the community access include?

Membership grants access to a private, consultant-moderated WhatsApp community. This includes dedicated chat groups for specific exam sittings (e.g., "March 2025 Paper A"), general discussion forums, and announcements of live online group calls. It's a space for peer support, knowledge sharing, and getting informal guidance from senior clinicians, fostering a collaborative learning environment.