How I ranked top 10% in MRCP Part 1: My Study Strategy

In this video, I go through my revision strategy that helped me rank top 10% in MRCP Part 1 on my first attempt including the planning, study process, and my top tips for the most effective materials and methods. I discuss my favourite resources and platforms including Anki, mindmaps and questionbanks to give you an idea of the study process. I took this exam in the first available sitting as a UK foundation year 2 doctor and although it was a tough and encompassed lots of content, if you go in with a plan and can be consistent with your revision, it's definitely doable 🤓

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 Intro
0:38 Total revision time
1:14 1. Planning Your Revision
1:44 My research on the exam
3:52 My approach to learning
5:09 My central revision document + schedule
6:34 2. My Revision Process and resources used
11:16 My last weeks of revision
12:13 3. My top resources and tips
15:07 Summary of key points + Outro

A bit about myself:
Hey guys! I'm Matt, a junior doctor 👨‍⚕️ working in London in the UK. I've had so many incredible experiences as a doctor and my journey to getting where I am today and so I decided to try put them somewhere: this channel is it! I mostly post about my life as doctor but I put out educational content about things that I think I have something worth sharing, such as about studying, medical school or productivity.

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[mattbklee]

If you found this useful, please like + subscribe to see more videos about medicine, mindset and productivity 👍 I'd also love to hear how you guys approach exam revision - what are your best study techniques and why?

[yathprem]

Damn top 10%, first decile gang! Smashed it bro and this was fun to watch, very authentic and genuine advice! Still some way for me but I’ll keep it in mind 🤟🏾

[Ernestosibi]

Hi Matthew! Love your videos. Thank you for the detailed explanations. Is it possible for you to send the google sheet of your revision and time table please??

[hughvis]

What a brilliant, concise video Matthew! Helped me a lot to start planning my study schedule for MRCP. Thank you!

[HungWillie]

Amazing organization skills and mindset! Congrats again on passing the MRCP :)

[nantheeshp]

The first 6 seconds is/was/will be my reaction to all the years of med school and beyond ahah. Great video 👊🏽 if this is how you present in OSCES- no wonder you smash your exams man! A much awaited video since your prev. Exam videos. Slick and to the point. Love it!

Big congratulations bro 🎉knocked it out the park!
How much do you think your day-to-day job prepared you?

[adinayasminmdjafri]

Thank you! Looking forward for the mnemonics :D

[Cupputhebeagle]

Much awaited video, well done 👏🏻 Please share the mnemonics, will be really helpful.
Thank you 😇

[moniraahmed]

Wow congratulations!
Few months back I started using Anki for the first time in my life but still now I can't understand how it should be used for clinical subjects. Can you make a tutorial on making Anki decks and share those that you made? TIA 😊

[medicineessentialssimplifi]

Hi Matthew! Thanks for your video. It is superhelpful. Looking fowards for your next videos re: part 2 MRCP preparation and strategies. God bless

[rachelbylee]

Really liked the idea of using a spreadsheet and central revision document to track your progress and keep you accountable - will be adding this to my exam revision technique in the future! Thanks for sharing with us :)

[andrewm.]

I appreciate you imparting the knowledge and enthusiasm Matt. I’ve few couples of subspecialties to revise before the exam and I was thinking about doing another Qbank(pastest), but at this point, I think it’s better to review what I’ve learnt. Love your video, great editing and tips and I’m looking forward to see more videos from you!

[priyameds]

Amazing video! These study skills will be very helpful for my final year exam preparation!!! Will be pleased to see how u do Anki cards. Currently I’m using Notion app mainly for revision but I feel like Anki can be really helpful during last minute prep just to remember some of the difficult bits...Just a suggestion for your future videos : transition from med student to junior doctor in terms of lifestyle, studies and many more, things to know for new FY doctors! All the best! 😁🤩

[ayilkincelik]

Thank you very much Matthew! It’s been very helpful. Could you please make a video about the magic for optimizing Anki? 😊🙏

[naydzee]

Hi dr Lee. Firstly this was an excellent video. Extremely well thought out and executed. I am strongly considering doing the part 1 exam and am overwhelmed to say the least. Your timetable and flash cards would be so interesting to see! Please, if possible

[alicewai]

Excellent!!! I m planning to take MRCP part 1 on coming August. Your video helps me a lot to study .

[ManSand]

Hey Matthew, thank you for this video.

Can you share your Anki deck with us?

[ghashforing]

Please do a video about online application step by step for MRCP part 1. How can I send my PMQ??

[doctorquack]

Hi matthew! How did you know your percentile ranking? Does the report of test results also come with ranking? Im just very curious. Thank you and keep it up!

[Devzz]

Thank you DR Lee for sharing your hardwork secrets, indeed it has motivated me alot as exams are coming soon for me.I wish you all the very best in your part 2 exams keep it up the good work always, Indeed hardwork and sacrifices in our medical profession pays off heavenly.God bless you always Dr Lee