Where can I find MRCP lecture videos?

TL;DR: If you are asking “where can I find MRCP lecture videos?” — the answer is straightforward: dedicated MRCP Part 1 providers like Crack Medicine offer structured video lectures covering all exam subjects. The most effective way to use MRCP video lectures is not passive watching but integrating them into an active recall workflow—pre-reading, pausing for notes, and reinforcing with MCQs. Below, we outline a clinician-tested approach with a 2-week micro-plan and practical study tips.

Why this matters

Preparing for MRCP Part 1 requires more than reading textbooks. Clinical reasoning and exam recall improve when you combine structured MRCP video lectures with active practice. Video lectures can simplify complex mechanisms, give context through case examples, and serve as a scaffold to anchor your revision notes. But their benefit depends entirely on how you use them.

How to use MRCP video lectures effectively

A passive binge of recorded content rarely translates into exam marks. The most efficient workflow is:

1. Pre-read (10–15 min)Skim the topic in your notes or a summary resource. This primes your working memory.

2. Watch with pausesUse active listening. Pause after key mechanisms, write notes in your own words, and mark difficult points.

3. Post-watch consolidationWithin 24 hours, attempt 10–15 related MCQs (from a Free MRCP MCQ bank). Immediate application cements recall.

4. Weekly spaced reviewRevisit your notes and flashcards, not the entire lecture, unless concepts remain unclear.

   
   

Sample outline of a video lecture workflow

Stage	Time investment	Example action
Pre-read	15 minutes	Skim Endocrinology chapter in notes
Watch lecture	45 minutes	Pause every 10 minutes for notes
Active recall	20 minutes	Summarise 5 high-yield points aloud
Post-watch MCQs	30 minutes	12 questions from QBank topic cluster
Review (next day)	10 minutes	Revise notes, flag weak areas

2-week micro-plan for MRCP video lectures

To make this practical, here’s a clinician-tested structure for a two-week cycle:

Week 1 (Foundation Week):

• Day 1–3: Cardiology (2–3 videos) → practice 30 MCQs daily.

• Day 4–5: Neurology → annotate with case examples.

• Day 6: Endocrinology (1 long lecture).

• Day 7: Mixed review (30 MCQs + summary notes).

Week 2 (Integration Week):

• Day 8–9: Respiratory (videos + flashcards).

• Day 10: Haematology (malignancies focus).

• Day 11: Gastroenterology (liver and bowel lectures).

• Day 12: Infectious diseases.

• Day 13: Psychiatry rapid review.

• Day 14: Mock test session (start a mock test).

This short cycle exposes you to core subjects tested most heavily while allowing multiple modes of recall.

Practical examples / mini-cases

• Case 1: A candidate watches a Hepatology lecture on cirrhosis but pauses to write down the diagnostic flowchart. When facing an MCQ on portal hypertension the next day, they recall the same steps.

• Case 2: During a Cardiology rapid-revision lecture, a student flags the topic of atrial fibrillation anticoagulation. They later drill 10 MCQs exclusively on CHA₂DS₂-VASc scoring, converting a vague concept into exam-ready knowledge.

  
  

Common pitfalls

• Watching entire lecture series without active recall.

• Not linking video content to MCQs within 24 hours.

• Relying solely on video, neglecting guideline reading (e.g., NICE, BNF).

• Skipping annotations—copy-pasting slides is not learning.

• Overloading with multiple providers instead of a single structured series.

  
  

FAQs

1. Do I need to watch every MRCP video lecture?

No. Focus on high-yield systems (Cardiology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology). Use lectures for weak topics, not as your sole resource.

2. How long should I spend on each lecture?

Ideally 45–60 minutes, including pauses for notes. Longer than that risks passive listening.

3. Can I pass MRCP Part 1 using only videos?

Unlikely. Video lectures are excellent scaffolds but must be reinforced with QBank practice, guideline reading, and spaced repetition.

4. Which is better—deep dive or rapid revision videos?

Both serve different functions: deep dives for first exposure, rapid revisions closer to exam day.

5. Where should I start if I’m short on time?

Start with rapid revision lectures in core systems, then integrate targeted MCQs from the Free MRCP MCQs.

Ready to start?

Crack Medicine provides a full library of MRCP video lectures, designed by practising clinicians and paired with QBank questions for active recall. Begin with our Lecture hub, then reinforce with our Free MRCP MCQs and mock tests. Structured use of these resources is the difference between passive study and exam-ready performance.

Sources

• MRCP(UK) official exam format guidance: https://www.mrcpuk.org

• National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidelines

• British National Formulary (BNF)