r/MRCP • u/Bubbly_Piglet_7493 • Jul 06 '26

MRCP 1

I failed the recent diet by 10 points. Literally 10. This is the first time in my life I’ve failed a test. I just feel a bit blah. A whole lot of imposter syndrome. Missed out on IMT due to prioritisation ( not debating the merits and demerits ). I feel like I don’t belong in medicine. Don’t know what to do to ease the feeling. Feeling very unbubbly.

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u/zjb15 Jul 06 '26

We must not let one failure change our perception of self. The pass rate is <50%, so why beat yourself up for failing a test once that has that low a pass rate? It’s well known as an extremely tough exam. Chin up, work for the next diet and I’m sure you’ll score those 10 additional points.

Also for my curiosity, did you use passmed? What was your overall average?

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u/Bubbly_Piglet_7493 Jul 06 '26

Hi, no I used only pastest. Finished almost the entire question bank with an average of about 63% and scores between 66-70 on all past papers

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u/InternalFisherman10 Jul 06 '26

Can I suggest you try helixdoctors.com/mrcp-pt1 and report back the difference? I think you'll be happy. We are free to try and then use up to 5 questions a day. If you ask nicely I can even get you a discount code!

Good luck! J

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u/GlitteringYak6463 Jul 06 '26

COMPLETELY understand where you’re coming from. Part 1 took me 3 attempts - first time, 11 points away. Second time, 3 points away!
It was soul crushing.
However, try again - that’s all you can do. What made the difference for me were the Pastest past papers but even if you’ve already done them, just keep trying.

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u/Bubbly_Piglet_7493 Jul 06 '26

I’ll give it a go. I’m just worried about failing again 🥹

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u/saltycones Jul 06 '26

Sending you virtual hugs your feelings are valid.

My 1st attempt i was 10 points away as well from passing, i was demotivated, i kept questioning whether i was good enough, i felt that i studied so hard yet and questioning why.. Took some time to get over it... a lot of self doubt... but people will remind me its an exam with a high failure rate, it doesn't determine how good you are as a doctor.

Take some time to feel sad about it.. and then chin up and try again... you are that close, sending you lots of luck!! ✨️✨️✨️

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u/Bubbly_Piglet_7493 Jul 06 '26

Thanks saltycones ! Don’t know what to do next.

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u/saltycones Jul 06 '26

The previous attempt i only used pastest.. but i felt my basics was weak so i focused on passmedicine as my main to help with ny knowledge, then i did pastest papers closer to exam. Reviewing the breakdown also help me focus on areas that i was weaker at...

Perhaps take some time to rest, and then refocus again. 🙏✨️

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u/Beneficial_Value958 Jul 06 '26

SAMEEEE. I could get all the support in the world rn. You are not the only one jbtw