NB Medical vs iatroX (2025): The Course Book vs The AI Brain

Last reviewed: 2025-12-19 · Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler, MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP

At a Glance

Who is it for?

iatroX:GPs needing answers *now*.

NB Medical (Hot Topics):GPs needing a scheduled update.

Why choose iatroX?

  • **Just-in-Time**: Solves the problem in front of you.
  • **Interactive**: Ask specific questions about the guideline.
  • **Free**: No course fee.

Why choose NB Medical (Hot Topics)?

  • **Curated**: The 'Hot Topics' book is a masterpiece of editing.
  • **Lectures**: Engaging, funny, and high-yield webinar days.
  • **Keep it Simple**: Famous for 'Kiss it Better' summaries.

Feature Comparison

CapabilityiatroXNB Medical (Hot Topics)
Model-Push (They teach)
Update Freq-Periodic (Course based)

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

NB Medical is an event. You book the course, you get the book, and you feel updated. It is a 'batch update' for your brain.

iatroX is a continuous flow. It is there for the 1000 micro-decisions you make between courses.

Comparison

NB Medical tells you what's new. iatroX tells you what to do. Most GPs will happily use both: NB Medical for their PDP/Appraisal, and iatroX for their daily survival.

Use-Cases

Annual Update

When to choose iatroX

  • Not designed for broad updates.

When to choose NB Medical (Hot Topics)

  • **Essential.** The best way to catch up on everything you missed this year.

Mid-Surgery Query

When to choose iatroX

  • **Winner.** 'What is the HRT guidance for BRCA carriers?'

When to choose NB Medical (Hot Topics)

  • Requires finding the specific page in the book/app.

FAQs

Is iatroX related to Hot Topics?
No. iatroX is an independent AI tool. Hot Topics is a brand of NB Medical Education.