Dr Kola Tytler (MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP)|21 April 2026|6 min read
Choosing AKT resources is more straightforward than choosing MSRA resources — the market is smaller and more established. There are fewer platforms, and the differences between them are clearer. This guide covers every significant AKT resource and the supplementary tools you need for the statistics and admin sections.
AKT Question Banks
PassMedicine — The Default
PassMedicine offers 4,500+ AKT questions aligned to the updated 2025 RCGP curriculum. It is the default AKT resource for the majority of GP trainees and has been for over a decade. The integrated Knowledge Tutor textbook provides revision context beyond question explanations, and the community comment threads are a valuable learning resource. Pricing is typically £35 for 4 months — the best value in the market.
If you are going to use one AKT resource, this is the safe, proven choice.
Pastest — The Premium Option
Pastest offers a premium AKT module with tailored past papers reflecting recent exam themes, an AI tutor for question clarification, video and podcast content, and a searchable textbook. It is more expensive than PassMedicine but offers a richer multimedia learning experience.
Pastest is strongest for candidates who benefit from multi-format learning (reading, watching, listening) and who want past-paper-style practice. The AI tutor is a genuine differentiator — when an explanation does not make sense, you can ask for clarification in real time.
Quesmed — The All-in-One
Quesmed covers the AKT alongside UKMLA, MRCP, and MSRA in a single subscription. Its integrated knowledge library links notes to each question, and the spaced repetition daily feeds help with retention. The mobile app is polished with offline support.
Quesmed is strongest for trainees who want one subscription covering multiple exams. If you are also preparing for MRCP or still have UKMLA revision to finish, the cross-exam efficiency is attractive.
iatroX — The Free Adaptive Option
iatroX offers a free AKT Q-bank with AI-powered adaptive learning. The algorithm identifies your weak topics and resurfaces questions at optimal intervals using spaced repetition. Unlike traditional Q-banks where you choose what to practice, iatroX chooses for you based on your demonstrated performance.
Beyond the AKT, the same free account covers MSRA, MRCP, PLAB, UKMLA, and MRCEM. Specialist diploma banks (DRCOG, DFSRH, DGM, DipIMC, FFICM, DTM&H) are available for £99 per year. The integrated clinical AI is particularly useful for the AKT admin section — you can query specific DVLA rules, GMC guidance, or prescribing protocols instantly.
iatroX is UKCA-marked and MHRA-registered as a Class I medical device.
GP SelfTest
GP SelfTest is a smaller AKT-focused Q-bank. It covers AKT topics with exam-style questions and has been available for several years. Pricing and question volume are more modest than PassMedicine.
BMJ OnExamination
BMJ OnExamination offers an AKT module within its broader medical exam platform. The key advantage: many NHS Trusts and deaneries provide free BMJ OnExamination access through their library subscriptions. Before purchasing any AKT resource, check whether your Trust offers this.
Statistics Resources
The 10% statistics section of the AKT is the known failure point. Standard Q-bank practice is necessary but not sufficient — you need to understand the underlying concepts. Dedicated statistics resources include:
The RCGP AKT statistics revision guides provide syllabus-aligned coverage of the concepts you need to know. The Zero to GP podcast covers AKT statistics topics in an accessible audio format — useful for commuting or exercising. BMJ Learning modules on evidence-based medicine provide structured CPD-eligible learning on critical appraisal.
For targeted practice, use your primary Q-bank's statistics filter. PassMedicine and iatroX both allow you to filter questions by the statistics and EBM domain, creating focused practice sessions on this topic area.
Admin and Organisational Resources
The 10% admin section tests a finite set of concrete facts: DVLA rules, GMC duties, sick notes, CQC, MHA and MCA, safeguarding, consent, death certification, and controlled drugs. These facts change infrequently and are highly predictable.
iatroX's clinical AI is particularly effective here. You can query specific admin facts instantly — for example, "What are the DVLA rules for syncope and Group 1 driving?" or "What are the mandatory reporting requirements for controlled drugs?" — and receive a synthesised, cited answer. This is faster than searching CKS or DVLA guidance manually and is available at the point of learning when you encounter an admin question in your Q-bank.
For structured memorisation, create or obtain a concise admin fact sheet covering the key rules for each topic. Many trainees use Anki cards for admin facts, as they are well-suited to spaced repetition.
Combined MSRA + AKT Strategy
Most GP trainees sit the MSRA before the AKT. The clinical knowledge overlap between MSRA CPS and AKT clinical medicine is approximately 60–70%. The AKT-unique elements are statistics (10%), admin (10%), and GP-specific clinical topics.
Using a platform that covers both exams — PassMedicine (separate modules, same account), iatroX (free, adaptive progress carries forward), or Quesmed (all-in-one subscription) — ensures your MSRA preparation builds directly toward the AKT.
The optimal combined strategy: prepare for the MSRA first (building broad clinical knowledge), then transition to AKT-specific preparation by topping up GP clinical content, learning statistics, and memorising admin facts.
The Recommended Stack
For most GP trainees, the strongest AKT preparation combines three things.
First, a high-volume Q-bank for clinical breadth: PassMedicine (best value and volume) or Pastest (premium with multimedia).
Second, an adaptive tool for weak-area targeting: iatroX (free, AI-adaptive, spaced repetition).
Third, dedicated statistics and admin resources: the Zero to GP podcast for statistics, iatroX's clinical AI for admin fact lookup, and an Anki deck for admin fact memorisation.
This three-layer approach covers clinical breadth, targeted weakness work, and the two AKT-unique components that trip most candidates.
Information based on public sources and the 2025 RCGP curriculum as of 21 April 2026. Trademarks belong to their owners.