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MRCEM Primary guides
Free, practical guides to help you understand and prepare for the MRCEM Primary exam. Written by NHS doctors and mapped to the RCEM basic sciences curriculum.
The MRCEM Primary exam: format, syllabus and how to prepare
A complete overview of the exam — number of questions, timing, marking, the six subjects, and how to approach your preparation.
The MRCEM Primary syllabus: six subjects and how they're weighted
A subject-by-subject breakdown of the syllabus and the question weighting, so you can plan where to focus your revision time.
How to revise for the MRCEM Primary
A practical study strategy — how long to give yourself, using spaced repetition and active recall, and practising with timed mocks.
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