OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS MCQs for the First FRCR

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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.

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.