Yes. The MSRA is conducted worldwide at Pearson VUE test centres. Availability may vary, and you may need to travel to the nearest centre. Some countries are restricted due to sanctions—check the Pearson VUE website for details.
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The Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) is a UK computer-based exam for doctors applying to ST1 or CT1 specialty training, including GP, Psychiatry, Radiology, Ophthalmology, OBG, Neurosurgery, and more. It consists of two components: Professional Dilemmas (PD), a situational judgement test assessing ethics and professionalism, and Clinical Problem Solving (CPS), evaluating clinical reasoning, diagnosis, and management.
All you need to know about the MSRA exam eligibility criteria and the application process
All you need to know about the MSRA eligibility criteria.
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Yes. The MSRA is conducted worldwide at Pearson VUE test centres. Availability may vary, and you may need to travel to the nearest centre. Some countries are restricted due to sanctions—check the Pearson VUE website for details.
Yes, but only in exceptional circumstances. Requests are reviewed individually, and details will be provided in your MSRA invitation. Please note that some countries are restricted from both centre-based and remote testing due to sanctions. For more information, visit the Pearson VUE website.
Entry to GP Specialty Training is highly competitive, and much depends on your preferred training region. Competition ratios for each NHSE Local Office or deanery are usually published for Round 1, and these can be useful to review. London consistently remains the most competitive region. Round 1 generally offers a larger number of posts, while Round 3 has significantly fewer opportunities available.
Yes, you can apply for GP ST1, but you must hold a full licence to practise before your training start date.
No, there is no limit on the number of times you can reapply. However, you may only submit one application for all available GP ST1 posts in each round. Withdrawing an application or offer before starting a programme will not affect your future applications.
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