The new edition of Revision Notes for the MRCEM Primary is the only book that candidates will need to pass the MCREM Primary examination. It has been reformatted to align exactly with the RCEM basic sciences syllabus and includes more anatomy illustrations.
Revision Notes for the MCEM Part A has helped countless candidates to succeed in their emergency medicine membership exams. This fully updated edition is aligned with the latest MRCEM Primary syllabus. It comprehensively covers the core basic sciences relevant to Emergency Medicine, including newly emphasized topics such as clinical trials and statistics.
Structured in a concise revision-notes format, the book uses bullet points, lists, and tables to facilitate efficient learning and retention. This edition features enhanced anatomical illustrations, updated terminology, and revised guidelines to reflect current standards. New introductory sections clearly map each chapter to the RCEM syllabus, helping candidates navigate the curriculum with confidence.
Thoroughly revised and enriched, Revision Notes for the MRCEM Primary, Third Edition is an essential resource for all MRCEM candidates preparing for the primary examination.
Section A Anatomy
A1: Upper limb
A2: Lower limb
A3: Thorax
A4: Abdomen
A5: Head and neck
A6: Central nervous system
A7: Cranial nerve lesions
Section B Physiology
B1: Basic cellular physiology
B2: Respiratory physiology
B3: Cardiovascular physiology
B4: Gastrointestinal physiology
B5: Renal physiology
B6: Endocrine physiology
Section C Pharmacology
C1: Gastrointestinal pharmacology
C2: Cardiovascular pharmacology
C3: Respiratory pharmacology
C4: Central nervous system pharmacology
C5: Treatment of infections
C6: Endocrine pharmacology
C7: Fluids and electrolytes
C8: Musculoskeletal pharmacology
C9: Immunological products and vaccines
C10: Anaesthesia
Section D Medical Microbiology: Principles of Microbiology
D1: Natural and innate immunity
D2: Mechanisms of disease
D3: Controlling infection
D4: Principles of investigation
Section E Medical Microbiology: Specific Pathogen Groups
E1: Streptococci and staphylococci
E2: Tuberculosis
E3: Clostridial infection
E4: Neisseria
E5: Pertussis
E6: Klebsiella, Salmonella, Escherichia coli
E7: Gram-negative gastrointestinal disease
E8: Legionella
E9: Pseudomonas
E10: Chlamydia
E11: Herpes simplex and zoster
E12: HIV
E13: Hepatitis
E14: Measles, mumps, rubella
E15: Respiratory viruses
E16: Gastrointestinal viruses
E17: Yeasts and fungi
E18: Worms
E19: Malaria
Section F Pathology
F1: Inflammatory response
F2: Immune response
F3: Systems infections
F4: Wound healing
F5: Haematology
Section G Evidence-Based Medicine
G1: Evidence-based medicine
Dr Mark Harrison graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2002, and trained in the North East of England. He has been awarded Fellowship by Examination of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, and the Academy of Medical Educators. He was appointed a Consultant in Emergency Medicine in 2011.
Dr Joshua Pinedo is currently a Higher Specialty Trainee in Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine in North West England. He has been awarded Fellowship by Examination of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
