We mentioned it already, but remember the papers are not negatively marked, so answering a question will always be better than leaving it blank. Familiarise yourself with the topics that will be covered within the Clinical Problem Solving Paper The main problem with the PD paper is time. With 50 scenarios and 95 minutes you get around 1 minute 48 seconds per question. However as the scenarios require some thought it can be easy to spend too long on some questions and run out of time. The key here is practice and to understand the scoring as we'll see in a second.

Applicants will be ranked and appointed based upon their combined shortlisting/MSRA and weighted interview score There are two types of question (see this video which covers how to approach the two main types of MSRA SJT Question): The exam is conducted on the computer and is 170 minutes in length. The two papers which make up the exam are independently timed. Section The scores for each paper are also banded (1 – 4), with a band one indicating that the minimum threshold has not been met. If you achieve a band one in either of the papers, you will not be able to progress with your application. However, if you are unsuccessful in achieving the acceptable standard, it is possible to resit the MSRA within a different assessment window, as long as it’s within the same recruitment year. If you achieve a passable score (bands 2-4), you will not be able to resit the MSRA within the same recruitment year. How to prepare for the MSRA / MSRA Exam Preparation The 86 CPS clinical questions are split up equally into extended matching style questions where you are given a scenario and asked to choose the most appropriate option from a list of 7-10 possible answer options. And single-best answer style questions where you are asked to choose the single most appropriate answer option from a list of 5 answer options.If you meet the bypass score (TBC) then you will not need to attend for interview. Those remaining will be ranked and invited to interview based on capacity. If your MSRA score is too low, you will not be shortlisted. You have 95 minutes to complete 50 questions. Only 42 of these questions account towards the final score, as 8 questions in each test are for piloting purposes, however as you do not know the questions being piloted, be sure to take them all seriously! This test assesses various core criteria from the Person specification 2024 for ST1 Clnical Radiology including: Making optimum use of time is important – using travel time to answer a few questions here or there, or listen to a chapter of our MSRA Clinical Crammer or SJT Audiobook courses for example, can add to the formal preparation time that you sit down to do. Pastest offers an online revision resource that cover all aspects of the test. Here, we'll explore how Pastest can help MSRA candidates achieve success on the exam: Comprehensive Content

Requests for reasonable adjustments that are submitted after the application deadline will not be considered. Most other specialties use the MSRA as part of your overall score and combine the MSRA with interviews. If you're applying for CT1 anaesthetics for example your MSRA score contributes 15% of your overall rank. In some instances, to satisfy requests for adjustments, it may be necessary to schedule your assessment at a specific time or in a specific location. Similar to the Situational Judgement Test ( SJT), designed for applying to the Foundation Program, the Professional Dilemmas Paper is designed to assess non-technical skills.Questions are set within the context of the Foundation Program, with the candidate usually assuming the role of an F2 doctor (within a range of contexts and rotations that a Foundation Doctor would realistically find themselves in).The CPS paper tests five main competencies: investigation, diagnosis, emergency, prescribing and management (non-prescribing). 1 The questions are posed in straightforward language and do not test knowledge that is specific to certain areas to ensure fairness for all candidates.

Before booking an assessment, applicants should ensure that their equipment and environment meet Pearson VUE’s required specification for the successful delivery of an online proctored assessment. It is recommended that you run a system test prior to the assesment to ensure your device meets the minimum specification requirements. If you require a Reasonable Adjustment for your MSRA, in thePersonal Details section of the application form you will need to select Yesto the question: For the multiple best answer questions the most important thing is that the options you choose to take are intended to work TOGETHER. Don’t select one answer that contradicts another, or is very similar but not quite as good – because you just wouldn’t do that in real life. Clinical Problem Solving Book your exam: Once your application has been accepted, you will be able to book your exam. You will need to select a test date and location that is convenient for you. You will be given a set of responses (usually between 7 – 10) and asked to select the most appropriate option for multiple, individual scenarios. Each of the responses may be used once, more than once or not at all when selecting a suitable option for each scenario.The Professional Dilemmas Paper is separated into the following two parts, with around half of the 50 scenarios for each question type: Part 1 – Ranking The MSRA scores awarded for GP applicants in each paper are normalised around a mean score of 250 with a standard deviation of 40. In addition, the scores for each paper are banded 1 to 4 where 1 indicates that the minimum acceptable standard has not been achieved. Applicants who achieve a band of 1 in either paper will be deemed unsuccessful and will not progress further with their application. Resitting Shiken's AI-powered MSRA question bank showing extended matching questions for the clinical problem solving paper A decision on whether or not resit the MSRA must be made at the point of reapplication by opting in or out of transferring an earlier successful recruitment score. The decision cannot be amended after application submission. You have around 45 seconds to answer each question on the clinical paper and the standard is similar to finals.