Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
In this video I want to share how I passed the MRCS Part A exam while working as a doctor and go into detail about how I prepared for the MRCS Part A and the process that led to me acing it and getting almost 100%. The principles can be used for any exam preparation and if surgery or medicine isn't your thing I've added in chapter markers so you can skip the bits that are super specific so you can be efficient with your time.
Hopefully this video gives you insights you can apply to your own exams and, for those of you studying medicine, some very specific tips and practical guides to passing the MRCS Part A exam.
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// CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
00:30 What Is The MRCS?
01:06 What's The Format Of The MRCS Part A
02:15 What's The Pass Mark and Cost?
03:01 When Should You Sit The MRCS?
04:06 How I Prepared For Part A
Revision Resources
- 08:08 Books & Websites
- 10:21 PPQs & Question Banks
- 11:24 Question Bank Breakdown
- 12:11 Pastest Review
- 12:51 eMRCS Review
- 13:30 How I Used Question Banks
- 14:12 Alternative Question Banks
14:53 How Long Should You Revise For?
16:28 How To Prepare Around Your Day Job
17:52 Mistakes To Avoid When Studying For Part A
19:11 Tips For Passing Part A
//WHO I AM
👨⚕️ Dr Alex Young
Hey I'm Alex, I'm a surgeon and the founder and CEO of Virti and am obsessed with human performance, learning and productivity. I also write for Entrepreneur and Forbes and invest in early stage companies with a focus on education technology and health technology sectors.
// SOURCES
bmj.com/content/356/bmj.j461
intercollegiatemrcsexams.org.uk/-/media/files/imrcs/mrcs/mrcs-candidate-guidance/candidate-guide-to-mrcs-examination_july2018.pdf
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In this video I want to share how I passed the MRCS Part A exam while working as a doctor and go into detail about how I prepared for the MRCS Part A and the process that led to me acing it and getting almost 100%. The principles can be used for any exam preparation and if surgery or medicine isn't your thing I've added in chapter markers so you can skip the bits that are super specific so you can be efficient with your time.
Hopefully this video gives you insights you can apply to your own exams and, for those of you studying medicine, some very specific tips and practical guides to passing the MRCS Part A exam.
// LEARN MORE
blog.alexanderfyoung.com/how-i-passed-the-mrcs-part-a-during-foundation-years
// BLOG
🌍 blog.alexanderfyoung.com
// NEWSLETTER
📰 join.alexanderfyoung.com
// FOLLOW ME
@alexanderfyoung
🐦 twitter.com/alexanderfyoung
📸 instagram.com/alexanderfyoung
// MY BUSINESS
@VirtiLabs
🎮 virti.com
// CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
00:30 What Is The MRCS?
01:06 What's The Format Of The MRCS Part A
02:15 What's The Pass Mark and Cost?
03:01 When Should You Sit The MRCS?
04:06 How I Prepared For Part A
Revision Resources
- 08:08 Books & Websites
- 10:21 PPQs & Question Banks
- 11:24 Question Bank Breakdown
- 12:11 Pastest Review
- 12:51 eMRCS Review
- 13:30 How I Used Question Banks
- 14:12 Alternative Question Banks
14:53 How Long Should You Revise For?
16:28 How To Prepare Around Your Day Job
17:52 Mistakes To Avoid When Studying For Part A
19:11 Tips For Passing Part A
//WHO I AM
👨⚕️ Dr Alex Young
Hey I'm Alex, I'm a surgeon and the founder and CEO of Virti and am obsessed with human performance, learning and productivity. I also write for Entrepreneur and Forbes and invest in early stage companies with a focus on education technology and health technology sectors.
// SOURCES
bmj.com/content/356/bmj.j461
intercollegiatemrcsexams.org.uk/-/media/files/imrcs/mrcs/mrcs-candidate-guidance/candidate-guide-to-mrcs-examination_july2018.pdf
// MUSIC
🎵 epidemicsound.com/referral/q4zcfg
