Choose your examination first, then the learning activity it requires. iatroX brings question practice, guided reasoning, planning and supported clinical simulation into one learning environment, but a written bank and a clinical assessment are not interchangeable. The useful value is several methods serving the same professional goal, not a long list of unrelated qualifications.
The public catalogue checked on 3 October 2026 contains 55 entries, including overlapping hubs and entries shown with the coming-soon filter enabled. That count describes published catalogue entries, not 55 independently tested, distinct examination components. The September 2026 simulation launch names a separate set of eighteen tracks, some of which overlap with those hubs.
Try the learning process before choosing a subscription
Start with a question in the correct examination context, commit to an answer and read the explanation. Decide whether the unresolved problem is a missing fact, a misunderstood principle, a jurisdiction issue or difficulty applying knowledge. That distinction should determine what happens next.
According to iatroX product information dated 3 October 2026, free question access and Ask-iatroX have no trial expiry or verification gate. The public question sample offers up to 20 questions with explanations without requiring an account. A separate verified-account demonstration provides one guided Tutor session on an attempted question, with up to ten replies; this is not a verification requirement for the free questions.
Ongoing Socratic tutoring and full premium-bank access are paid. Do not interpret a free sample as a claim that every examination bank is free, or a limited Tutor demonstration as the whole free proposition. The catalogue also marks particular banks as free, distinguished below from premium entries.
How to navigate the catalogue
The published catalogue supports selection by region, category and tier, alongside examination search and sorting. Its categories include foundation and licensing assessments, Royal College membership examinations, specialty examinations, diplomas, dentistry, pharmacy and international fellowships. Use those controls to narrow the question, not to collect every resource that happens to contain familiar medicine.
A clinician working in the UK may be preparing for a Canadian assessment; an international graduate may be preparing for a UK registration examination. Select the intended qualification and jurisdiction rather than assuming that the country where you currently live determines the right content. iatroX's international pathway guide provides a separate route into that decision.
The inventories below reproduce the published question-count claims checked on 3 October 2026. A plus sign denotes the advertised lower-bound description, not a newly audited inventory. Counts describe question-bank content, not official examination length, licensed users, clinical cases or demonstrated competence. They must not be added to the simulation library as though the units were equivalent.
UK licensing, foundation and entry assessments
| Published pathway | Published bank count | Scope and access distinction |
|---|---|---|
| PLAB 1 | 1,500+ | UK registration knowledge preparation; free sample, premium full bank |
| UKMLA | 6,000+ | Written clinical-knowledge preparation; distinguish it from CPSA skills assessment |
| MSRA | 1,500+ | Recruitment-assessment preparation; inspect the relevant component and practice format |
| Prescribing Safety Assessment | 1,000+ | Marked free in the catalogue; learning practice is distinct from the official assessment interface |
| PARA, formerly PANE | 1,000+ | Free UK physician associate registration-assessment knowledge bank |
| GPhC Common Registration Assessment | 1,000+ | Pharmacy registration preparation, with the official framework remaining the reference point |
The PARA bank includes adaptive sequencing, spaced repetition and a performance dashboard according to iatroX's September 2026 product information. Its free question access does not make ongoing Socratic tutoring free. PARA is the UK Physician Associate Registration Assessment; it should not be confused with US PANCE or PANRE examinations.
For PLAB and UKMLA, check the applicable GMC MLA content map. A bank-completion percentage is an account of activity within that bank, not independent confirmation that the learner has mastered the full official framework.
UK Royal College membership and fellowship hubs
| Published pathway | Published bank count | Preparation distinction |
|---|---|---|
| MRCP(UK) Part 1 | 5,000+ | Marked free in the catalogue; not a dedicated Part 2 Written bank |
| MRCEM SBA | 1,000+ | Marked free; distinct from MRCEM Primary, MRCEM OSCE and FRCEM |
| MRCGP AKT | 1,500+ | Premium bank with free sample; current standard AKT format is 160 questions |
| MRCGP SCA | No separate question count stated | Clinical consultation simulation, with written knowledge support available separately |
| MRCPCH Foundation of Practice | 1,000+ | FOP-specific theory preparation |
| MRCPCH Theory and Science | 1,000+ | TAS-specific basic and applied science preparation |
| MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice | 1,000+ | AKP-specific advanced theory preparation |
| MRCPsych Paper A | 1,000+ | Scientific and theoretical basis of psychiatry |
| MRCPsych Paper B | 1,000+ | Clinical knowledge and critical review |
| Primary FRCA | 1,000+ | Written knowledge practice, with separate needs for oral and practical preparation |
| Final FRCA | 1,000+ | Knowledge support; not a claim of a dedicated Final SOE simulation track |
Two current distinctions matter particularly. First, the RCGP's published AKT change introduced the standard 160-question, 160-minute format from October 2025. A description of 200 questions in three hours ten minutes is not the current standard specification.
Second, the SCA is included in iatroX's September 2026 simulation launch. Older catalogue wording that described SCA-specific resources as only in development should not be used to deny the launched simulation offering. Equally, an SCA hub should not be counted as an extra written examination just because it appears beside question banks.
UK and European specialty knowledge examinations
The following twelve specialty entries each advertise 1,000+ questions, as checked on 3 October 2026. These are distinct preparation pathways, even where the underlying medicine overlaps.
| Published specialty entry | Examination or subject distinction |
|---|---|
| Acute Medicine SCE | Acute medicine specialty knowledge |
| Dermatology SCE | Dermatology specialty knowledge |
| Endocrinology and Diabetes SCE | Endocrine and diabetes specialty knowledge |
| Geriatric Medicine SCE | Geriatric specialty knowledge |
| Medical Oncology SCE | Medical oncology specialty knowledge |
| Neurology SCE | Neurology specialty knowledge |
| Palliative Medicine SCE | Palliative medicine specialty knowledge |
| Respiratory Medicine SCE | Respiratory specialty knowledge |
| Rheumatology SCE | Rheumatology specialty knowledge |
| European Exam in Core Cardiology | EECC, the cardiology knowledge assessment |
| European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology | ESEGH, not a generic gastroenterology course |
| European Specialty Examination in Nephrology | ESENeph, the nephrology knowledge assessment |
Use the Federation's current dates and fees to match preparation to a sitting. For example, the Geriatric Medicine examination is on 21 October 2026, not the 16 September date associated with other specialties. Similar-looking pages and neighbouring catalogue entries are not evidence that two examinations share a date.
A specialty bank can support targeted question practice, but source depth still matters. When an explanation raises a difficult investigation, treatment or evidence question, return to the appropriate specialty guidance or teaching. The most useful resource is the one that resolves the identified gap, not necessarily the one with the longest topic list.
Diplomas, intensive care and dentistry
| Published pathway | Published bank count | Important boundary |
|---|---|---|
| FFICM | 700+ | Intensive-care knowledge support; no separate FFICM/FCICM simulation track is claimed here |
| Diploma in Immediate Medical Care | 1,000+ | Written and clinical preparation requirements must be distinguished |
| Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene | 700+ | Confirm the particular awarding institution and assessment |
| Sexual and reproductive healthcare diploma, legacy DFSRH label | 850+ | Check the current qualification name, curriculum and required practical assessments |
| DRCOG | 600+ | Diploma knowledge preparation |
| Diploma in Geriatric Medicine | 400+ | Knowledge adjunct, not a substitute for its clinical assessment |
| Diploma in Child Health | 1,000+ | Distinguish FOP-related written preparation from clinical preparation |
| Diploma in Occupational Medicine | 600+ | Use the relevant syllabus and route-specific requirements |
| ORE Part 1 | 1,000+ | Dental written preparation, separate from Part 2 practical components |
| MFDS Part 1 | 800+ | Match the college, examination version and any legacy-resit arrangements |
The sexual and reproductive healthcare entry retains the recognisable legacy DFSRH label for navigation. As checked on 3 October 2026, the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare describes its current qualification as the CoSRH Diploma, DCSRH. The existence of a legacy-labelled bank does not independently prove that every item has been remapped to every current qualification requirement.
Likewise, a written question about a practical procedure is not evidence that a candidate can perform it. For dental and clinical diplomas, arrange the appropriate supervised practice and use the bank to repair the relevant knowledge rather than substitute for that teaching.
United States pathways
| Published pathway | Published bank count | Intended assessment context |
|---|---|---|
| USMLE Step 2 CK | 3,000+ | US clinical-knowledge examination preparation |
| USMLE Step 3 | 2,000+ | Step 3 knowledge practice, with CCS interface preparation kept distinct |
| ABFM Family Medicine certification | 2,500+ | Family medicine certification knowledge |
| ABIM Internal Medicine initial certification | 2,500+ | Initial certification, not an assumed maintenance-examination substitute |
| ABEM Qualifying Examination | 2,000+ | Written emergency-medicine certification preparation |
These five entries do not establish a dedicated USMLE Step 1 offering. Nor does an ABEM written bank reproduce the new ABEM Certifying Examination. For Step 2 CK and Step 3, use the official USMLE materials to confirm current software and block arrangements, which changed during 2026.
Conversational practice can help explore clinical management, but official software practice is necessary for interface-specific familiarity. A convincing spoken explanation is not a validated estimate of performance in Step 3 CCS.
Canadian pathways
| Published pathway | Published bank count | Intended assessment context |
|---|---|---|
| MCCQE, historically labelled MCCQE Part 1 | 2,500+ | Canadian qualifying-examination knowledge |
| CCFP | 1,500+ | Family medicine knowledge support, with written-answer and SOO preparation distinguished |
| RCPSC Internal Medicine | 1,500+ | Canadian internal-medicine certification preparation |
| RCPSC Emergency Medicine | 1,200+ | Canadian emergency-medicine certification preparation |
| NDEB Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge | 1,200+ | AFK, not a substitute for another NDEB assessment |
Use the current examination name and Canadian clinical context. The Medical Council of Canada is the authority for the MCCQE rather than an inherited Part 1 label in an older bank description.
CCFP short written answers require generating an appropriate response, not merely recognising an option. SOO practice requires a responsive spoken encounter. Knowledge gained through multiple-choice questions may support both, but the formats should not be advertised as equivalent.
Australian and binational Australasian hubs
| Published umbrella hub | Published bank count | Components that need separate planning |
|---|---|---|
| AMC Standard Pathway examinations | 2,000+ | AMC CAT MCQ and clinical preparation |
| RACGP Fellowship | 1,500+ | Written knowledge components and CCE |
| RACP Adult Medicine | 1,500+ | Adult Medicine DWE and DCE |
| RACP Paediatrics and Child Health | 1,200+ | Paediatric DWE and DCE |
| ACEM | 1,500+ | Primary and Fellowship components, with their different formats |
These are five umbrella hubs, not five single examination components. The RACP October DWE is on 20 October 2026 for both divisions, and should not be omitted because an older description mentioned February only. Its date does not imply a simultaneous DCE sitting.
Similarly, the ACEM Primary Viva and Fellowship Clinical examination are different tasks. An ACEM Clinical simulation track does not establish that the platform has a dedicated Primary Viva simulator. Choose the learning function that supports the actual component you have booked.
Italy: Concorso SSM
The Italian Concorso SSM entry advertises more than 200 questions in Italian, as checked on 3 October 2026. That figure belongs to this published language-specific offering, not the whole international catalogue. Use the official Italian examination information to establish the current competition, eligibility and timetable.
Do not import a UK specialty-examination date or an Australian training-pathway assumption into this entry. The general learning process can be similar while the qualification and clinical context remain different.
Eighteen simulation tracks, with clear practical limits
The September 2026 launch describes eight UK tracks: MRCGP SCA, PLAB 2, UKMLA CPSA, MRCP PACES, MRCPsych CASC, MRCEM OSCE, MRCOG Part 3 and ORE Part 2. The Canadian tracks are CCFP SOO and NAC OSCE. The US tracks are ABEM Certifying Examination, ABA APPLIED, NBOME C3DO and USMLE Step 3 CCS. The Australian tracks are RACGP CCE, ACEM Clinical, RACP DCE and AMC Clinical.
The same launch reports 1,114 clinician-reviewed cases across the whole library. That is a September 2026 launch total, not the number available for any one examination. Eighteen simulation tracks plus 55 catalogue entries should not be described as 73 distinct examinations because the categories overlap.
Published features include voice and text, practice mode with pause-and-coach, uninterrupted exam mode, mock circuits, transcript-linked feedback by domain, Tutor-led remediation and a suggested next case. Progress is shared across the web and native apps. One complete simulation is free, according to the September 2026 product information.
These are learning-product features, not proof of official endorsement, clinical validation or predicted pass rates. Dialogue cannot demonstrate every physical-examination, interpersonal or procedural competency. Use it alongside the appropriate bedside, practical and observed teaching. A published track also does not create a universally bookable national examination date where the relevant assessment is locally scheduled or part of a pilot.
Match the learning method to the problem
For a knowledge gap, attempt relevant questions, review the explanation and verify the source when needed. For a misconception, the Socratic Tutor can start with the attempted question and ask focused follow-ups. For forgetting, spaced return to related material can be built into the plan. For performance under time pressure, choose a relevant mock after confirming its displayed format.
The study planner described in iatroX's October 2026 product information uses examination date, daily study time and quiz performance, with foundation, application and performance phases. Treat its recommendations as a planning aid. It cannot know every constraint of your rota or transform a question-bank percentage into an official judgement of readiness.
For professional learning beyond an examination, the CPD workflow includes profession and practice-context selection, a draft record that the learner reviews and personalises, PDF export and direct FourteenFish export for linked accounts. Completed evidence remains accessible after the subscription ends. These are learning records, not a promise of automatically accredited CME or universal acceptance by a professional body.
One relevant goal, one clear subscription decision
As published on 3 October 2026, the UK subscription is £99 paid upfront annually, equivalent to £8.25 per month billed annually, or £29 monthly. The paid package includes question banks, Socratic Tutor, study planner, iatroX Simulations and CPD tools. Simulations and CPD are included, not additional paid modules.
Three monthly payments total £87; four total £116. The annual option therefore costs less from the fourth month at these published prices, but requires the full annual payment at the start. An imminent candidate who needs only a short period should consider that actual duration rather than assume annual billing is always the economical choice.
The decision should be practical: can the relevant bank, explanation, Tutor or simulation address the gap in your current preparation? Keep a working existing resource when it already does the job. The catalogue is a route to the right learning activity, not a requirement to replace every tool or study for every qualification it lists.
Frequently asked questions
Does the catalogue contain 55 completely separate examinations?
No: the published entries include umbrella pathways and overlapping hubs, with coming-soon entries visible in the catalogue view. Written components and clinical simulations must be counted and evaluated separately.
Are the question banks, simulations and CPD charged separately?
The premium subscription includes the supported banks, ongoing Tutor, planner, simulations and CPD tools together. Free questions and Ask-iatroX remain available without trial expiry, and selected banks are separately marked free.
Does a published examination hub mean the product exactly reproduces the official assessment?
No: published coverage establishes the intended learning pathway, not authenticated testing of every feature or equivalence to official software, scoring and practical assessment. Confirm the current examining-body requirements and choose the appropriate learning format.