Written by doctors who write exams
A revision note written by a doctor who has set exam questions is structured differently from a textbook chapter. The emphasis is on the testable points — the one-line rule, the common pitfall, the word in the stem that flips the answer. Every note in our library is written by someone who has faced that exam and who has written questions for others.
The note structure
Each note follows a consistent structure designed for fast retrieval. You don't need to scan a wall of text to find the fact you need in a 90-second break between stations.
- 1Key points — the 3-5 facts you must be able to recall cold.
- 2Presentation — how the condition walks through the door.
- 3Investigation — what to order, in what order.
- 4Management — the immediate, first-line, and step-up ladder.
- 5Common confusion — the one condition it gets mixed up with, and how to tell them apart.
- 6MCQ tip — the subtle wording cue the GMC uses to separate distractors from the correct answer.
Linked to guidelines, linked to questions
Every factual claim in a note carries a source tag — NICE guideline ID, BNF monograph, CKS topic, or SIGN publication. You can verify in one click. And every note links forward to the MCQs in the bank that test it, so you can read then practise without hunting.
Maintenance window
When a NICE or SIGN guideline is revised, the affected notes are flagged in our editorial queue. Our review promise: substantive changes reflected within weeks of publication, with a visible 'last reviewed' date on every note.
When to read a note vs. practise a question
The highest-yield workflow is question-first, not note-first. Attempt the questions for a topic, get your score and your mistakes, then read the note with a clear picture of where you fell short. Reading a note cold — without knowing your gaps — is a tempting trap that burns hours with limited retention.
- ✓Start with a 10-question block on the topic
- ✓Open the note from the explanation page of a question you got wrong
- ✓Read the common-confusion box even if you got the question right — the distractor you avoided today might catch you next week
- ✓Bookmark the note if you want to revisit it in your final week
Frequently asked questions
How many notes do you have?+
The library covers every condition of clinical importance on the MLA Content Map, with additional high-yield topics for candidates aiming above a pass.
How often are notes updated?+
Our editorial team reviews every note at least once per year as a baseline, with rapid updates within weeks for substantive guideline changes. Every note shows the last-reviewed date.
Are notes the same as the personalised revision notes?+
No — expert notes are the curated, static library content for each topic. Personalised revision notes are generated from your attempt history and sit alongside the expert notes, focused on your specific gaps.
Can I print the notes?+
Yes. Every note page is printer-friendly with a clean print stylesheet.