The IMG Bank Blog
Study strategies, specialty breakdowns, and exam insights for international medical graduates preparing for MRCP Part 1.
Avoid the most common MRCP Part 1 preparation mistakes made by IMGs, including starting questions too late, ignoring clinical sciences, poor mock review, weak pharmacology, and overusing resources.
Learn when to start MRCP Part 1 mock exams, how many mocks to do, how to review mistakes, improve timing, and use mock results to guide final revision.
Learn how to use an MRCP Part 1 question bank effectively, including tutor mode, timed blocks, error logs, mock exams, repeated wrong questions, and final revision strategy.
Understand the MRCP Part 1 specialty weighting and learn how to prioritise cardiology, clinical sciences, pharmacology, renal, respiratory, gastroenterology, neurology, and other high-yield areas.
Sitting MRCP Part 1 in September 2026? Follow this structured 12-week revision plan for IMGs, including question bank strategy, mock timing, specialty priorities, and final-month preparation.