Recommended books, e-learning and online resources for the First, 2A and 2B FRCR examinations
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Contents
- First FRCR exam – Anatomy
i. Books
ii. Online resources
iii. Courses
First FRCR exam – Physics
i. Books
ii. Online resources
iii. Courses - Final FRCR 2A exam
i. Books
ii. Online resources
iii. Courses - Final FRCR 2B exam
i. Books
ii. Online resources
iii. Courses
First FRCR anatomy exam books
Essential:
Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy
Jamie Weir, Peter Abrahams, Jonathan Spratt, Lonie Salkowski
There are some great books out there, however only one is essential! This is it. A comprehensive atlas for the FRCR anatomy exam.
Recommended:
First FRCR anatomy exam online resources
Revise Radiology FRCR Part 1 Anatomy
- 15 mock anatomy exams (1500 questions)- Also 4 day anatomy and physics course
Revise Radiology FRCR Part 1 Anatomy
- 15 mock anatomy exams (1500 questions)- Also 4 day anatomy and physics course
Practice questions
- The Radiology Academy
Paid anatomy questions (>2000 questions) - Radiollogy Vibes
Paid anatomy questions (3000 questions) - FRCR Scholar
Paid anatomy questions (>2000 questions)
Useful websites
- My Lightbulb Moments – Royal College of Radiologists
Series of 45 bitesized short videos on radiological anatomy, accessible for free
- Imaging Anatomy
Free intreactive cross-sectional anatomy labeled images - Musculoskeletal MRI
Free scrollable musculoskeletal MRI series with labelled anatomy - Stanford MSK MRI Atlas
Free scrollable musculoskeletal MRI series with labelled anatomy - Anatomy TV
Paid, however as a BIR member you can access this for free - e-Anatomy
Paid
First FRCR anatomy exam courses
First FRCR Anatomy Courses
- Leicester FRCR Part 1 Anatomy Revision Course
Mock exams marked held in Leicester (1 day)
Discount when attending both the anatomy and physics courses - FRCR Part 1 Mersey Anatomy Course
Virtual course - Guys FRCR Part 1 Anatomy Course
Held in London
Contact sarah.coulson@gstt.nhs.uk
First FRCR Physics exam books
Essential:
FRCR Physics Notes
Sarah Abdulla, Christopher Clarke
Written by radiologists for radiologists, and checked by physicists, these notes are concise and comprehensive covering the entire scope of the RCR Radiology - integrated training initiative (R-ITI) upon which the first FRCR physics exams are based.
Recommended:
First FRCR Physics exam online resources
Revise Radiology FRCR Part 1 Physics Preparation
Pass the FRCR Physics exam!- 600 physics stems with 5 T/F options (2000 questions)
- On-demand lecture recordings
Revise Radiology FRCR Part 1 Physics Preparation
Pass the FRCR Physics exam!- 600 physics stems with 5 T/F options (2000 questions)
- On-demand lecture recordings
Useful websites
- R-ITI Radiology – Integrated Training Initiative
Free - Radiology Learning London – Physics videos
Free
Practice questions
- The Radiology Geek
Use this coupon code: RadCafe for 10% off all subscription packages (>1000 physics questions)
Paid - The Radiology Academy
Paid physics questions (>3400 T/F statements) - PassFRCR
Free physics questions (1 complete paper) - BMJ OnExamination
Paid physics questions (>300 questions) - Revise Radiology
Paid physics questions (600 questions) - FRCRexam.org
Paid mock exams (5 complete papers) - FRCR Scholar
Paid physics questions (>400 questions)
First FRCR Physics exam courses
First FRCR Physics Courses
- Leicester FRCR Part 1 Physics Revision Course
Small group teaching, lectures and mock exam held in Leicester (3 days)
Discount when attending both the anatomy and physics courses - RCR FRCR part 1: Physics Exam Preparation Course
Virtual course (2 days) - BIR FRCR Part 1 Physics Preparation Course
Online course (mock exam then 2 days of tutorials) - Revise Radiology FRCR Part 1 Physics Online Course
Online course (4 days) - Mersey FRCR Part 1 Physics Course
Virtual course (2 days) - Stoke Radiology Physics Course for FRCR Part 1
Tutorials and mock exams held online (2 days)
FRCR 2A books
Recommended reference:
Crack the Core Exam - Volume 1 and 2
Prometheus Lionhart
A good core textbook which succinctly covers a lot of the common exam topics with many good aide memories. Lots of important facts designed to help you pass exams, but there is little extra detail and it assumes you already know a lot. This would be good to read towards the second half of your ST2 year when you’ve learned things on the job. Be warned, there’s a lot of unsavoury jokes in this book, and it isn’t for the easily offended.
Fundamentals of Skeletal Radiology
Clyde Helms
Known as "the pink book". A superb introduction to musculoskeletal radiology providing a good overview of tricky areas, particularly bone lesions. Recommend reading cover to cover before doing 2A practise questions.
Radiology Review Manual
Wolfgang Dahnert
A comprehensive radiology reference text with logical organisation, extensive lists of imaging findings and differential diagnoses. Many diagrams, but no radiology images. The 2A exams often ask you about the smallest of details straight out of this book. Do not read cover to cover (that's insane), but use as a reference while revising for the exams.
Recommended question books:
FRCR 2A online resources
Revise Radiology FRCR 2A Question Bank and Courses
Pass the FRCR 2A first time!- 6000 FRCR 2A questions
- 4-day course with 4 mock exams
Revise Radiology FRCR 2A Question Bank and Courses
Pass the FRCR 2A first time!- 6000 FRCR 2A questions
- 4-day course with 4 mock exams
Online mock exams
- RAD exams
Paid – 360 questions across 3 exam bags - Revise Radiology
Paid – 6000 questions and 4 mock exams - The Radiology Academy
Paid – >5200 questions
Useful websites
FRCR 2A courses
FRCR 2a Courses
- Midlands FRCR 2A review course
Interactive lecture based course delivered in a ‘single best answer’ format held in Leicester (3 days) - Revise Radiology FRCR 2A online course
Online 2 days of mock exams (4 full exams) followed by 40 hours of teaching over 6 days – expert led review sessions with practical tips - RadCast x Mersey FRCR 2A High Yield Revision Course
Online question focused revision sessions with mock exam and access to a community revision group and online course resources up to the exam (2 days)
Final FRCR 2B books
Essential:
Rapid Review of Radiology
Shahid Hussain, Sherif Latif, Adrian Hall
There are a few good books for the 2B exam, but by far the best in my opinion is this one. A must have for the FRCR 2B exam.
Recommended:
Final FRCR 2B online resources
Revise Radiology FRCR 2B Question Bank and Courses
Pass the FRCR 2B first time!- 1000 Short and 240 Long cases
- 1200 Viva cases
- 12 hours of vivas
- 4-day course with 4 mock exams
Revise Radiology FRCR 2B Question Bank and Courses
Pass the FRCR 2B first time!- 1000 Short and 240 Long cases
- 1200 Viva cases
- 12 hours of vivas
- 4-day course with 4 mock exams
Practice questions
- FRCR Tutorials
Free long cases (9 x sets of 6)
Free viva sets (10 sets)
Paid rapid reporting packets (40 x packets of 30) - RAD exams
Paid rapid reporting packets (50 x packets of 30) - Revise Radiology
Paid short case reporting packets (80 x packets of 30) and long case packets (30 x packets of 6) and online viva sessions - FRCR Scholar
Paid reporting sets (>1500 questions) and tutorials - FRCR Longs
Paid long cases (40 packets) and short cases (14 sets) - Prep4FRCR
Paid short case sets - RadCases
Paid long cases - Rad Bytes
Paid Short cases (200 cases)
Final FRCR 2B courses
FRCR 2B Courses (UK)
Please note these FRCR 2B courses are subject to change and candidates are advised to book early (up to a year in advance). Often places will become available at last minute due to people dropping out, booking more courses than they need or being unable to get the time off, so make sure you add your name to a waiting list if possible.
- FRCR 2B (radiology) exam preparation courseL Tips and techniques
Master the non-clinical skills that make the difference on the exam day – online (1 day) - Northwick Park FRCR 2b Rapid Reporting Courses
4 different rapid reporting courses held in London (1 day each)
Northwick Park Advanced Chest X-ray Study Day
Sets of CXR’s and excellent preparation for the Viva part of the FRCR 2B held in London (1 day)
- Edinburgh 2 day FRCR Course
Group tutorials, vivas and written exam practice heald virtually (2 days) - East Midlands FRCR 2B Course
Mix of Vivas, Short and Long cases held in Leicester (2 days)
East Midlands FRCR 2B reporting course
Short cases and Long cases held in Leicester (1 day) - Everlight-South West FRCR 2B Online Course
Norwich-South West FRCR 2B Online Course
South West FRCR 2B Online Course
Mix of 4 Short & Long Case Packets, and 4 Viva Style Tutorials held virtually (4 days) - King’s FRCR 2B Virtual Course
Mix of Vivas, Short and Long cases held virtually (2 days) - Heart of England FRCR 2B Revision Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in Birmingham (2 days)
Heart of England Long Case/Short Case Course
Short and Long case sets held in Birmingham (1 day) - National Imaging Academy Wales FRCR IIb Revision Course
Mix of Vivas, Short and Long cases with dedicated feedback sessions held virtually (2 days) - Coventry FRCR IIB Course
Mix of Vivas, Short cases, Long cases and short tutorials held in Coventry (2 days) - Greater Manchester Virtual Preparatory Course for FRCR Part 2B Examination
Virtual mix of teaching, vivas and exam tips held virtually (5 days) - FRCR 2B Master Course
Mix of Vivas, Short and Long cases held virtually (2 days) - Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Radiology FRCR 2B Course
Mix of Rapid reporting, long cases and in-person vivas held in Southend-On-Sea (2 days)
Contact Mrs. Halina Riseley (Medical Education Administrator): halina.riseley@nhs.net
If you know of other good resources you think should be added to this page or know of any useful tips/resources for future exam candidates, then please contact us and we will consider adding to this page!