A Brief Introduction to the Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA)

A Brief Introduction to the Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA)

Copyright 2021

Authors

Dr Diya Baker

Dr Yusuf Abdallah

Dr Reem Farwana

Dr Kusy Suleiman

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Index

Chapter 1

Introduction

What is the MSRA?

The Process of the MSRA assessment

Why is there an MSRA assessment?

Important points

Chapter 2

Explanation of the clinical problem-solving paper

Examples and Tips

Chapter 3

Professional Dilemmas Paper Explained

Exam Tips

Chapter 4

Conclusion and further guidance

Chapter 1 - Introduction

The MSRA is an assessment undertaken by junior doctors in the UK.

It is a computer-based assessment that is utilised by numerous specialties for entry of doctors into post-graduate specialty training.

The specialties currently utilising this assessment:

Ophthalmology

General Practice

Neurosurgery

Radiology

Anaesthetics/ITU

Community and Sexual Reproductive Health

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Psychiatry

The MSRA is split into two