Psychiatry Exams

About Psychiatry Exams

Psychiatry Exams is a comprehensive, mobile-friendly digital platform designed to revolutionise preparation for the MRCPsych examinations. We exist to simplify a traditionally complex and expensive process, consolidating all essential resources into one accessible membership. Our platform is built for psychiatry trainees at all stages of their journey, from CT1 to ST6, who are preparing for Paper A, Paper B, or the CASC clinical exam. The core value proposition is moving beyond passive learning to foster a deeper, more engaged understanding through active participation. We achieve this by combining high-yield, recalled exam content with a unique, consultant-moderated learning cycle. This iterative approach ensures knowledge is not just consumed but critically applied and refined, creating a continuous feedback loop for improvement. Our commitment is to provide an evolving resource that adapts to both the latest Royal College syllabus updates and the proven principles of adult learning theory, making exam preparation more effective, efficient, and integrated into a trainee's daily workflow.

Features of Psychiatry Exams

Recalled Question Bank with Expert Verification

Our platform hosts an extensive and growing library of over 1960 questions recalled from actual MRCPsych exam sittings. These questions are not simply uploaded; they are meticulously adapted, verified, and refined by a team of NHS Consultants to ensure clinical accuracy and relevance to the current exam format. This provides an unparalleled opportunity to practice with content that mirrors the style and difficulty of the real assessments, building both knowledge and exam technique through iterative practice.

AI-Powered, Syllabus-Aligned Explanations

Every question is supported by detailed explanations generated by our ensemble of advanced AI models, including Claude Opus 4.5, Gemini 3, and GPT 5.2. Crucially, these AI outputs are engineered using the latest Royal College syllabus and prompt-engineered based on adult learning theory. This ensures explanations are not just factually correct but pedagogically structured to build conceptual understanding, correct misconceptions, and facilitate long-term retention in a continuous cycle of learning refinement.

The 50:1 Active Learning Method

This innovative feature flips traditional learning on its head. For every 50 questions a member answers, they are prompted to submit one question of their own on a challenging topic. This exercise in question creation forces a deeper engagement with the material, moving from recognition to synthesis. Submitted questions are then reviewed by our consultant moderators, closing the learning loop with expert feedback and contributing to the platform's iterative improvement and community knowledge base.

Integrated Community & Spaced Repetition

Learning is reinforced through our structured Flashcard system, which utilises spaced repetition algorithms to optimise memory retention over time. Furthermore, membership includes access to a thriving, consultant-moderated WhatsApp community. This provides dedicated discussion areas for each exam sitting, peer support, and group learning calls, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge is continuously shared, debated, and solidified.

Use Cases of Psychiatry Exams

Systematic Syllabus Coverage and Gap Identification

Trainees can use the platform to methodically work through the complete Paper A, Paper B, and CASC content, all mapped to official learning objectives. By tracking performance across topics, users can easily identify areas of weakness and direct their study efforts efficiently. The platform facilitates a cyclical study process: practice questions reveal gaps, targeted study fills them, and subsequent practice confirms improvement.

Active Revision and Knowledge Cementing

Instead of passively reading textbooks, trainees engage in active revision by utilizing the question banks and the mandatory 50:1 question-writing task. This process of retrieval practice and generation effect is proven to cement knowledge far more effectively. Writing questions requires a superior command of a topic, transforming vague understanding into precise, exam-ready knowledge through continuous iterative application.

Exam Technique and Timing Practice

The platform's mock exams and timed question modes allow users to simulate real exam conditions. Practicing with recalled questions builds familiarity with the exam's structure, phrasing, and time pressures. This iterative practice hones the skill of answering accurately under timed conditions, reducing exam-day anxiety and improving performance through repeated, refined exposure.

Collaborative Learning and Peer Support

Users feeling isolated in their preparation can tap into the platform’s community features. Engaging in WhatsApp discussions, participating in group calls, and reviewing peer-submitted questions (or having their own reviewed) creates a supportive learning network. This collaborative environment allows for knowledge exchange, doubt clarification, and sustained motivation, creating a positive feedback loop of shared improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How current are the questions on the platform?

Our question bank is continuously updated with recalled questions from the most recent exam sittings, such as the July 2024 sitting mentioned in our sample. Furthermore, our AI explanation engine and all study notes are regularly updated to reflect the latest Royal College of Psychiatrists syllabus changes and reading list recommendations, ensuring your preparation is always aligned with current standards in an ongoing cycle of refinement.

What is the "50:1 method" and is it mandatory?

The 50:1 method is our innovative active learning protocol where you submit one self-generated question for every 50 you answer. It is a core, integrated part of the learning journey on desktop. While the submission interface is simplified on mobile, the principle remains central. This method is designed to force deeper cognitive processing and is strongly encouraged, as it transforms passive consumption into active, iterative knowledge creation, significantly enhancing long-term retention.

How are the AI explanations ensured to be accurate?

Our AI does not operate in a vacuum. It is prompt-engineered specifically using the official MRCPsych syllabus and core textbooks. Most importantly, all content, including AI-generated explanations, is overseen and verified by our team of NHS Consultants. This human-in-the-loop model ensures clinical accuracy, relevance, and that the pedagogical approach aligns with real-world exam expectations, creating a trustworthy, continuously improving resource.

What does the membership include?

A single membership grants full, unlimited access to our entire platform. This includes the vast recalled question bank for Papers A, B, and CASC vignettes, the AI-powered explanation system, the spaced-repetition flashcard tool, mock exams, and all community features including the consultant-moderated WhatsApp groups. It is a complete, all-in-one resource designed for iterative learning and continuous improvement throughout your exam preparation cycle.