Two premium AKT options with different value propositions.
Pastest: 3,300+ questions with the best explanations in the AKT market. Each explanation teaches clinical reasoning — why each incorrect option is wrong, what pathophysiology underlies the answer, and how to think through similar questions. Searchable textbook, podcasts, Tutor On-Demand. £50-100 for 3-6 months.
Emedica Pass Guarantee: 4,500+ questions within a 90-day structured programme — daily tasks, 10 webinars, 2 full-day courses, 4 full mock exams, and a curriculum checklist. Approximately £1,095 with a pass guarantee safety net.
The Depth vs Structure Trade-Off
Pastest builds deeper understanding per question — if you learn by understanding why rather than memorising what, Pastest's explanations develop the clinical reasoning that transfers to real consultations and future exams. The limitation: no structured study plan. You manage your own progression.
Emedica builds structured progression — daily tasks, scheduled content, webinar deadlines. If you struggle with self-directed revision, the external structure prevents procrastination. The limitation: the explanations, while adequate, are not as teaching-focused as Pastest's.
Mock Exams
Both provide full-length timed AKT mocks. Emedica includes 4 mocks within the programme. Pastest's mocks are available within the platform.
Recommendation
Strong self-directed learners who value deep understanding: Pastest. Trainees who need structure, accountability, and the reassurance of a pass guarantee: Emedica. Both are effective — the choice is about learning style, not quality.
Where iatroX Fits
Pastest builds reasoning. Emedica provides structure. iatroX adds free adaptive drilling that identifies your weak areas automatically — reducing wasted time on topics you already know, regardless of which primary tool you use.