MCQs for the First FRCR

By my calculations there are 3 recently published books covering the physics component of the First FRCR, which are updated to reflect the new curriculum (to include US and MR). Out of all of them, I think this one is the best and most comprehensive. Firstly, it contains the most number of questions (over 400 - each containing 5 stems, not like some other falsely advertised). Secondly, the answer sections are fairly comprehensive and can almost be used as revision notes on their own. The authors have made several diagrams and tables and included these in the answer sections, and these come in very handy during revising as well as improving your understanding. Lastly, it is extensively referenced to Farr's and Dendy's books (with exact page numbers) and other books, including journals and even e-LDs which if you were particularly motivated you can go and read further to enhance your understanding. Most of the time, you don't need to as the answer section is fairly self-explanatory but it is there if you need to. I found the CT, NM and MR sections a little difficult but I think this is likely to reflect the changing curriculum as I heard that there is increasing emphasis on these in the exams and a move away from traditional modalities. All in all, if you were to choose to invest in one book for the Physics module, I would definitely buy this one.

I used a fair few question books in the run up to the FRCR1 exam - this one was the most reflective of the exam with some of the questions in the actual exam being very similar to ones in this book. It is important to note that there have been changes in the legislation and doses, so some questions in that particular chapter are a bit out of date. There are a few errors here and there but I've found that to be the case in a lot of the books out there.

The difficulty level is the most similar to the exam, although the exam is still harder in its convoluted wording! I tried nearly all of the MCQ books available and this is the best of the bunch. It only gets four stars though because there are some mistakes in the answers. I passed first time and my best advice is to use the MCQ books but if you get an answer wrong/ not sure, cross reference back to the holy book that is Farr's.

This is a very good book with a large selection of questions grouped by theme/modality and referenced to farrs, dandy, e-Riti etc. Some questions are extremely hard and there are scatterred mistakes but overall this book is a must have if you want to feel confident and well prepared for the exam.

Some minor mistakes, but if you can work your way through this a few times before the exam, you're all set.

Useful question book for revision of the new format T and F exam but is littered with mistakes that make reading difficult and confusing - it can ask the same question twice with conflicting answer; some questions open to interpretation and caveats and poorly worded. Good useful diagrams for clarifying points.

I tried several MCQ books and online question banks. This was the best in terms of difficulty and similarity to the real exam.

Lots of useful diagrams in the answer section and questions that really test your understanding. However, there are a lot of mistakes!! Unfortunately, I haven't found a better resource than this one, so would still recommend despite the mistakes.

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This is an excellent text for preparing for the FRCR physics module. The explanations are very helpful in saving time as the exam approaches. I used this along with the Cambridge FRCR 1 physics text and the FRCR get through physics text. Together all bases were covered and the exam was easy. Of all the texts though I found this the best (Buy this one if you can buy only one book) but realistically you do need at least the "get through" as an adjunct to get to see enough variation in question types to handle the exam with ease. The big selling point for this text is the detailed explanations of the answers. The section explaining effective doses does however need a minor revision to be in line with the latest data.

Very helpful with thorough explanations and newer MCQ's with different perspectives from other physics textbooks.

Bought this book in preparation for my part 1 masters exam. I find reading the explaination helps espevially nearing the exam. Some wrong answers here and there but you get that in other books as well. Sure you are not supposed to expect to encounter exact questions in the exam but this book will help to prepare you.

Great book for revision