Critical Review for the MRCPsych is a practical and exam-focused resource to support preparation for the MRCPsych Critical Review paper. Written by the exam panel chair, this essential guide makes research methods and statistics accessible through clinically relevant examples. Complex concepts are explained in plain language and reinforced with psychiatry-focused examples, clear graphs, and easy-to-follow tables, making this ideal for readers without a formal research background. Each chapter is aligned with the MRCPsych Critical Review syllabus and concludes with concise summaries for quick revision. Practice multiple-choice questions throughout the book enable readers to test knowledge, sharpen exam technique, and build confidence. Combining clarity, accessibility, and exam relevance, it is an essential companion for mastering one of the most challenging areas of psychiatric training.
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A practical guide to the MRCPsych Critical Review examination, simplifying research concepts with graphs, summaries and practice questions.
1. Introduction to epidemiology: study designs, measurements, and
mortality rates;
2. Cross-sectional and ecological studies;
3. Case control
studies;
4. Diagnostic studies;
5. Cohort studies;
6. Self-controlled case
series (SCCS) studies;
7. Causation in epidemiological studies;
8. Clinical
trials;
9. Systematic review;
10. Network analysis;
11. Descriptive
statistics;
12. Analytic or inferential statistics;
13. Economic analysis;
14. Qualitative studies;
15. Audit and quality improvement;
16. Research
ethics, ethical approval, and reporting standards in research studies;
Glossary; Index.
Dr Sajid Suleman is the current Chair of the MRCPsych Exam Writing Panel, having served as a panel member for more than seventeen years. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and holds an MSc in Psychiatric Research. Dr Suleman has taught Critical Review to MRCPsych trainees at the Maudsley Hospital and the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, for over fifteen years, and he was formerly an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at King's College London. He is an experienced researcher and examiner, with experience in postgraduate psychiatry examinations in the UK and Hong Kong.
