MSRA MSRA Exam Strategy 2

Question 1

The MSRA is split into two papers. Which two papers make up the assessment?

Accepted Answer

Professional Dilemmas (SJT) and Clinical Problem Solving (CPS)

Answer

The MSRA consists of the Professional Dilemmas paper (a situational judgement test) and the Clinical Problem Solving paper.

Question 2

Roughly how long is the Professional Dilemmas paper of the MSRA?

Accepted Answer

95 minutes

Answer

The Professional Dilemmas paper lasts about 95 minutes covering roughly 50 scenarios.

Question 3

Time management is critical in the MSRA. What is the best strategy when you are unsure of a CPS answer?

Accepted Answer

Make your best educated guess and move on, since there is no negative marking

Answer

There is no negative marking, so guessing on uncertain items maximises your score without penalty.

Question 4

For the Professional Dilemmas paper, what perspective should you adopt when answering scenarios?

Accepted Answer

That of a junior doctor acting within GMC Good Medical Practice guidance

Answer

Scenarios should be answered from the viewpoint of a foundation-level doctor following GMC professional standards.

Question 5

Which preparation approach is most effective for the Clinical Problem Solving paper?

Accepted Answer

Timed practice across the listed clinical specialties to build speed and breadth

Answer

Broad, timed practice across the covered specialties builds both recall speed and coverage needed for CPS.

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