Paediatrics for the MSRA

High-Yield Paediatric Revision Notes, SBA Question Bank, Flashcards, Accordions & Rapid Quizzes

Paediatrics is a core component of the MSRA, with questions often testing emergency assessment, safeguarding, developmental milestones, common childhood illnesses, and safe prescribing. Paediatric questions reward candidates who can apply structured clinical reasoning while recognising red flags and age-specific presentations.

Paediatrics for the MSRA has been designed to simplify paediatric medicine by focusing on the most exam-relevant, high-yield topics. The course integrates a comprehensive revision textbook, a large MSRA-style question bank, rapid quizzes, and high-yield flashcards to build recognition patterns, diagnostic accuracy, and paediatric-safe management decisions.

Whether you’re new to paediatrics or fine-tuning your approach ahead of the exam, this course provides the clarity, structure, and confidence required for strong performance.

⭐ What This Course Includes

🔹 1. Comprehensive Paediatric Revision Notes

Clear, structured notes covering all essential MSRA paediatric topics, including:

Paediatric Emergencies

• Sepsis & meningitis red flags

• Bronchiolitis management

• Acute asthma attack

• Croup

• Anaphylaxis

• Febrile seizures

Common Childhood Presentations

• Fever in under-5s (NICE traffic light)

• Rash differentials (viral exanthems, Kawasaki, meningococcal)

• Recurrent infections

• Gastroenteritis & dehydration assessment

• Abdominal pain (appendicitis, constipation, intussusception)

Child Development & Behaviour

• Developmental milestones

• Autism spectrum signs

• ADHD basics

• Speech & language delay

Safeguarding & Social Care

• Physical abuse red flags

• Fabricated or induced illness

• Neglect patterns

• Professional responsibilities (documentation, escalation)

Neonatology

• Jaundice (physiological vs pathological)

• Feeding issues

• Neonatal respiratory distress

• Hypoglycaemia

Chronic Paediatric Conditions

• Asthma

• Diabetes (DKA red flags)

• Epilepsy in children

• Allergies & eczema

Each topic includes red flags, investigation pathways, NICE guidance, and MSRA-focused mnemonics.

🔹 2. Paediatrics Question Bank (MSRA-Style)

A full MSRA-standard question bank (SBAs + EMQs), covering:

• Recognition of paediatric red flags

• Safeguarding & child protection

• Neonatal emergencies

• Paediatric prescribing (weight-based dosing)

• NICE Fever <5s traffic light tool

• Emergency management (croup, bronchiolitis, asthma)

• Rashes & infectious diseases

• Abdominal pain differentials

• Developmental delay assessments

Each question includes detailed explanations with reasoning and pitfalls highlighted.

🔹 3. High-Yield Flashcards

Covering rapid-recall essentials:

• Neonatal jaundice types

• Developmental milestones

• Paediatric vital sign norms

• Fever red flags

• Bronchiolitis vs croup vs pneumonia

• Asthma severity ladder

• Safeguarding indicators

• Kawasaki disease criteria

Perfect for spaced repetition and quick refresher sessions.

🔹 4. Rapid Quizzes & Mixed Paediatric Tests

Short quizzes that strengthen:

• Recognition speed

• Safe paediatric prescribing

• Emergency triage decisions

• Age-specific diagnosis skills

Ideal for last-minute preparation.

🔹 5. Structured Learning Pathway

A clear revision sequence:

Paediatric foundations → applied clinical scenarios → exam-level questions → rapid recall,

ensuring efficient learning and strong retention.

🎯 Who This Course Is For

Designed for:

• Doctors preparing for the MSRA across all specialties

• Foundation doctors wanting improved paediatric confidence

• IMGs preparing for UK practice

• Learners who find paediatrics challenging due to age-specific red flags and management differences

📈 Why Paediatrics Matters in the MSRA

Paediatrics is frequently tested because it challenges candidates to:

• Apply structured emergency assessment

• Recognise subtle vs serious presentations

• Use age-dependent vital signs and guidelines

• Consider safeguarding and social factors

• Adjust medication dosing for children

High-yield topics include:

• Fever in under-5s

• Bronchiolitis, croup, asthma

• Meningitis red flags

• Kawasaki disease

• Safeguarding

• Neonatal jaundice

• Paediatric rashes

• Developmental milestones

Mastering paediatrics helps you gain marks that many candidates lose due to unfamiliarity with paediatric norms and red-flag presentations.

🔗 Useful Links for Your MSRA Preparation

📘 Free MSRA SJT Textbook (100-page structured SJT guide)

👉 https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/msra-sjt-textbook/

📝 MSRA SJT Mock Papers (x10)

👉 https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/sjt-msra-mock-papers-x-10/

▶️ MSRA YouTube Channel

Free video explanations, exam walkthroughs, and SJT strategy content.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PasstheMSRA

🟦 MSRA Reddit Communities

PassTheMSRA:
👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/passtheMSRA/

These are active communities for sharing tips, strategies, and updates.

🎧 MSRA Spotify Podcasts

Hundreds of free episodes covering SJT reasoning, GMC principles, and exam mindset.
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/0dlSxYEBKhpTvCy2B4fAeT?si=f2f87048982c4543