Recommended books, e-learning and online resources for the First, 2A and 2B FRCR examinations
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
Practice questions
- The Radiology Academy
Paid anatomy questions (>1800 questions) - Anatomy 4 FRCR
Paid webinar sessions - FRCR Scholar
Paid anatomy questions (>2000 questions) - RadiologyMCQs
Paid anatomy questions
Useful websites
- 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
4 x mock exams marked held in Leicester (1 day)
Discount when attending both the anatomy and physics courses - Peninsula FRCR Part 1 Anatomy Revision Course
Held in Plymouth
Discount when attending both the anatomy and physics courses - FRCR Part 1 Mersey Anatomy Course
Virtual course - Bolton Virtual Preparatory Course for FRCR Part 1 Examination – Anatomy
Virtual course (2 days)
New Delhi – Bolton Virtual Preparatory Course for FRCR Part 1 Examination – Anatomy
Virtual course (2 days) - 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
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 - PassFRCR
Free physics questions (1 complete paper) - BMJ OnExamination
Paid physics questions (>300 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 - Peninsula FRCR Part 1 Physics Revision Course
Held in Plymouth
Discount when attending both the anatomy and physics courses - ARI-BIR Joint FRCR Part 1 Physics Preparation Course 2023
Online course (mock exam then 2 days of tutorials) - Mersey FRCR Part 1 Physics Course
Tutorials and mock exams held in Liverpool (2 days) - Stoke Radiology Physics Course for FRCR Part 1
Tutorials and mock exams held online (2 days) - Bolton Virtual Preparatory Course for FRCR Part 1 Examination – Physics
Virtual course (2 days)
New Delhi – Bolton Virtual Preparatory Course for FRCR Part 1 Examination – Physics
Virtual course (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. There are some inaccuracies so you'll need to cross-reference with other sources, and it is written by an American so doesn't cover any national UK guidelines and sometimes uses brand names for basic drugs which you may need to look up. We suggest you annotate with your own notes as you revise.
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
Recommended PodCast
Passive FRCR 2A revision for commutes and lazy days combining revision with cheesy music. Worth a listen.
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) - Liverpool FRCR 2A revision course
In depth sessions, tips, timed mock exams and feedback held in Liverpool (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
Practice questions
- AMA Radiology
Free long cases (5 x sets of 6)
Free viva sets (>50 cases)
Free rapid reporting packets (10 x packets of 30) - 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 rapid 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
Free and paid long cases (25 x packets of 6)
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.
- 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
Mix of Vivas, Rapids, Long cases and small group tutorials held in Edinburgh (2 days)
Edinburgh 1 day FRCR Course
Rapid reporting and Long cases held in Edinburgh (1 day) - East Midlands FRCR 2B Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in Leicester (2 days)
East Midlands FRCR 2B reporting course
Rapid reporting and Long cases held in Leicester (1 day) - Aunt Minnies for FRCR 2B Course
Excellent mix of Mini-Tests and Workshops held in Sheffield (2 days)
Neuroradiology for FRCR 2B
Excellent mix of Mini-Tests and Workshops held in Sheffield (1 day) - Virtual Radiology Tutor FRCR 2B Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases run from Yorkshire (1 day) - South West FRCR Courses
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in Bristol or Bridgwater (2 days) - King’s FRCR 2B Revision Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in London (2 days) - Norwich Radiology Academy FRCR 2B Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in Norwich (1 day) - South Thames Rapids Course
Rapid reporting with tips and discussion held in London (1 day)
South Thames Written Course
Mix of Rapids, Long cases and a tutorial held in London (2 days)
South Thames FRCR 2B Run Through Exam Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in London (2 or 3 day package) - Peninsula FRCR 2B Revision Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in Plymouth (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/Rapid Reporting Course
Rapid reporting and Long cases held in Birmingham (1 day) - National Imaging Academy Wales FRCR 2b Two Day Revision Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in Wales (2 days) - Royal Free Hospital FRCR 2B Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in London (2 days) - Coventry FRCR IIB Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids, Long cases and short tutorials held in Coventry (2 days) - Bolton Virtual Preparatory Course for FRCR Part 2B Examination
Virtual mix of teaching, vivas, exam tips and rapids held virtually (5 days) - FRCR 2B Master Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in London (2 days)
VIVA-Rad Course
Mix of vivas and keynote talks held in London and Liverpool (2 days) - London Heathrow FRCR 2B Preparation course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in London (2 days)
Crewe FRCR 2B Preparation course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in Crewe (2 days) - Southend FRCR 2B Rapid Reporting & Long Cases Course
Mix of Rapid reporting and Long cases held in Southend-On-Sea (2 days)
Contact katie.palmer@southend.nhs.uk - National Breast Imaging Academy FRCR 2B Virtual Breast Course
Intensive evening online course focusing on breast imaging for the FRCR 2B. Tutorials, vivas and long cases held online (1 day). Two sittings. Places limited and free to candidates sitting the FRCR 2B in March 2022
Contact breastacademy@mft.nhs.uk
FRCR 2B Courses (Abroad)
- Radicon FRCR 2B Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in the United Arab Emirates (2 days) - RITA FRCR Part 2B Preparatory Training Program
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in India (3 days) - Radiology Review Courses Dubai FRCR 2B Revision Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in the United Arab Emirates (2 days)
Radiology Review Courses Singapore FRCR 2B Revision Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in Singapore (2 days) - New Delhi FRCR 2B Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases online (3 days) - Chennai-Yorkshire FRCR 2B Revision Course
Mix of Vivas, Rapids and Long cases held in India (3 days)
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!
