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MRCPsych examination technique: the short answer question paper

P Trigwell1, C Williams, D Yeomans

  • 1Department of Liaison Psychiatry, The General Infirmary at Leeds.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine
|February 7, 1996
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Many candidates preparing for the MRCPsych Part II exam mistakenly believe factual recall is sufficient for the short answer paper. This study highlights the critical importance of mastering examination techniques for success.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Psychiatry Examinations

Background:

  • The MRCPsych Part II examination assesses psychiatric knowledge and clinical skills.
  • Candidates often underestimate the importance of examination technique beyond factual recall.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze candidate performance in the MRCPsych Part II short answer question paper.
  • To emphasize the role of examination technique in achieving high scores.

Main Methods:

  • Review of candidate performance data in the MRCPsych Part II short answer paper.
  • Analysis of common errors related to question interpretation and response structuring.

Main Results:

  • A significant number of candidates fail to achieve optimal scores despite possessing adequate factual knowledge.

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  • Deficiencies in technique, such as poor question analysis and unstructured answers, are prevalent.

    • Conclusions:

    • Success in the MRCPsych Part II short answer paper requires more than rote learning.
    • Developing and applying effective examination techniques is crucial for candidate success.