MSRA Comparison
Pass the MSRA vs Quesmed
Compare a broad, connected MSRA revision system with an app-led question bank offering questions, notes and progress tracking. See which approach better matches the way you revise.
Quick verdict
Quesmed may suit candidates who prioritise mobile question practice, an offline-capable app, topic-based notes and performance tracking.
Pass the MSRA is designed for candidates who want a broader MSRA preparation system: clinical questions, dedicated Professional Dilemmas teaching, specialty courses, revision notes, flashcards, active recall, full timed mocks, podcasts and video.
Choose Quesmed if an app-led question bank is your main priority. Choose Pass the MSRA if you want one primary platform covering the wider revision process.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Our platformPass the MSRA | Quesmed |
|---|---|---|
| Exam practice | ||
| Clinical questions | 8,800+Clinical question practice | 2,300+ |
| Professional Dilemmas practice | 800+ scenarios | IncludedSplit not stated |
| Professional Dilemmas teaching | Dedicated courseFree 100-page textbook | Question explanations |
| Timed mock exams | 20 full mocksClinical and PD | Not stated |
| Revision system | ||
| Revision notes | 1,100+ | 1,000+ notes |
| Flashcards & active recall | 22,500+ each | Not stated |
| Specialty-based revision | 16 coursesNotes, recall and questions | Topic-based revision |
| Audio & video learning | Podcasts + YouTubeRevise away from the screen | Not highlighted |
| Progress tracking | Dashboard + weak areas | Progress tracking |
| Access and value | ||
| Lowest listed price | £30 | £74.99 |
Information reviewed 19 July 2026.
Why candidates choose Pass the MSRA
Pass the MSRA brings the main stages of MSRA preparation together, rather than centring revision mainly on an app-based question bank.
- 8,800+ clinical questions organised across the MSRA curriculum.
- Dedicated Professional Dilemmas preparation, including 800+ scenarios.
- 1,100+ revision notes and 22,500+ flashcards.
- 20 full timed mock papers for clinical and Professional Dilemmas practice.
- Specialty-based revision, active recall and weak-area tracking.
- Podcasts and video revision for studying away from the screen.
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The biggest difference
Quesmed centres on app-led question practice
- Clinical and Professional Dilemmas questions
- Topic-based notes
- Progress and performance tracking
- Offline-capable mobile revision
Pass the MSRA provides a connected revision system
- Questions, notes and specialty courses
- Flashcards, active recall and rapid quizzes
- Dedicated Professional Dilemmas teaching
- Timed mocks, podcasts and video
The choice is whether you mainly want an app-led question bank or one connected platform for the wider MSRA revision process.
When an app-led question bank may be enough
Quesmed may suit you when:
- mobile question practice is your main priority;
- you value offline access;
- you already have separate flashcards and full mock exams;
- you do not need a wider multimedia revision system.
Professional Dilemmas preparation
Quesmed includes Professional Dilemmas questions and explanations. Pass the MSRA additionally includes:
- 800+ Professional Dilemmas scenarios;
- a dedicated teaching course;
- worked ranking and selection explanations;
- GMC-guideline summaries;
- a free 100-page textbook.
Breadth and overall value
Quesmed combines questions, notes and tracking. Pass the MSRA also includes:
- substantially more clinical question practice;
- flashcards and active-recall Q&As;
- full timed Clinical and PD mocks;
- podcasts and video;
- specialty-based learning.
Compare the complete revision package you need, not simply the headline access price.
Which revision style suits you?
Quesmed may suit you if…
- You mainly want an app-led question bank.
- You value offline mobile revision.
- You want questions, notes and progress tracking together.
- You already have separate flashcards, mocks or Professional Dilemmas teaching.
Pass the MSRA may suit you if…
- You want one primary resource for the whole MSRA.
- You need structured teaching as well as questions.
- You want dedicated Professional Dilemmas preparation.
- You revise around shifts using notes, audio, video and short quizzes.
- You want timed mocks, active recall and specialty-based revision included.
What candidates valued about Pass the MSRA
Candidates most often highlight the structured Professional Dilemmas teaching, active-recall tools and flexibility to revise in different formats.
I liked being able to read a short topic summary, test myself with flashcards and then go straight into questions on the same area. I spent less time deciding what to revise and more time actually doing it.
I used to approach SJT ranking questions largely by instinct, especially when several options sounded reasonable. The worked explanations helped me see the difference between being supportive and actually dealing with the immediate safety issue.
I was revising around nights and on-calls, so I rarely had the energy for long sessions. I listened to the podcasts on my commute, did quick quizzes during breaks and saved the full mocks for my days off. It worked well around an unpredictable rota.
Common questions
Is Pass the MSRA better than Quesmed?
The better option depends on the revision system you need. Quesmed may suit candidates prioritising app-led question practice, notes and progress tracking. Pass the MSRA is designed for candidates who want a broader platform covering clinical questions, dedicated Professional Dilemmas preparation, specialty courses, flashcards, active recall, full timed mocks, podcasts and video.
Which platform has more MSRA questions?
Pass the MSRA lists more than 8,800 clinical questions. Quesmed publicly lists more than 2,300 MSRA questions covering Clinical Problem Solving and Professional Dilemmas. Check each provider’s current page because content totals may change.
Does Quesmed include Professional Dilemmas preparation?
Quesmed states that its MSRA question bank covers both Clinical Problem Solving and Professional Dilemmas, with explanations. Pass the MSRA provides a more explicit Professional Dilemmas programme with more than 800 scenarios, a dedicated course, worked explanations, GMC-guideline summaries and a free 100-page textbook.
Does Quesmed have an app?
Quesmed advertises an offline-capable progressive web app for MSRA question practice. Pass the MSRA instead provides several revision formats within the browser, including questions, notes, flashcards, rapid quizzes, podcasts and video.
Do I need both Quesmed and Pass the MSRA?
Most candidates are likely to choose one main platform. Quesmed may be sufficient if you mainly want app-led questions, notes and tracking. Pass the MSRA is intended to reduce the need to combine several resources by including questions, structured courses, Professional Dilemmas teaching, flashcards, active recall, mocks, podcasts and video.
Which is better for revising around full-time work?
Quesmed’s offline functionality may suit candidates who prioritise mobile question practice. Pass the MSRA offers a wider range of short and long revision formats, including flashcards, rapid quizzes, notes, podcasts, videos, question sessions and full mocks, which can be fitted around different parts of a rota.
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Which should you choose?
Choose PassMedicine Choose Quesmed if you primarily want mobile question practice, accompanying notes and progress tracking.
Choose Pass the MSRA if you want one connected system covering clinical learning, active recall, dedicated Professional Dilemmas preparation, timed mocks and flexible revision formats.
For most candidates looking for one primary MSRA revision resource, Pass the MSRA provides the broader preparation system.
Comparison information
- Information is based on publicly available pages from each provider.
- Quesmed information was reviewed on 19 July 2026, checked against their public page.
- “Not stated” means a clear public figure or feature description could not be confirmed.
- Prices, access periods and included features may change.
- Check each provider’s current website before purchasing.
- Disclosure: This comparison is published by Pass the MSRA. Competitor information is taken from publicly available provider pages and reviewed periodically. Pass the MSRA is not affiliated with or endorsed by the providers compared.
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