Royal Med Academy

About

An academy built around how doctors actually study.

Royal Med Academy exists to make postgraduate examination preparation clearer, calmer and more deliberate — for physicians balancing study with clinical practice.

Clinical teaching discussion between doctors

About the Academy

Built for Doctors.
Designed for Excellence.

Royal Med Academy prepares physicians for MRCP UK, MRCP Ireland and PACES through disciplined teaching, structured practice and honest feedback. The programmes are designed around how doctors actually study — in limited time, between clinical commitments, with a need for clarity rather than volume.

Our Faculty

Meet Our Faculty

Dr. Sethu Murugan, MD, MPH, MRCP (UK)

Dr. Sethu Murugan, MD, MPH, MRCP (UK)

Founder & Lead Mentor — MRCP UK & MRCP Ireland

Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Public Health

Dr. Sethu Murugan is an Internal Medicine physician, public health professional, MRCP (UK) physician, and PhD candidate with a focus on Cardiology and Geriatric Cardiology.

With extensive clinical and academic experience in Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Cardiology, and Public Health, Dr. Sethu brings a structured and clinically oriented approach to postgraduate medical examination preparation.

He mentors candidates preparing for MRCP (UK) Part 1, MRCP (UK) Part 2, MRCP Ireland Part 1, and MRCP Ireland Part 2.

Teaching Approach

His teaching approach focuses on understanding clinical concepts rather than memorising isolated facts. Candidates are guided through clinical reasoning, examination strategy, interpretation of investigations, and application of knowledge to challenging clinical scenarios.

Academic Interests

  • Cardiology
  • Heart Failure
  • Geriatric Cardiology
  • Frailty
  • Cardiovascular Outcomes in Older Adults

Qualifications

MD | MPH | MRCP (UK) | PhD Candidate — Cardiology / Geriatric Cardiology

Dr. Samar Akbar, DNB (Medicine), DM (Cardiology)

Dr. Samar Akbar, DNB (Medicine), DM (Cardiology)

Mentor — Cardiology & Clinical Medicine

Interventional Cardiology

Dr. Samar Akbar is an Interventional Cardiologist with postgraduate qualifications in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.

He has completed DNB in General Medicine and DM in Cardiology and serves as the Director of Oxford Hospital, Chennai.

With his specialist expertise in Cardiology and clinical experience, Dr. Samar brings a practical, specialist perspective to the mentoring programme, particularly in areas where cardiovascular medicine, clinical decision-making, ECG interpretation, and cardiology-based examination scenarios intersect with MRCP preparation.

His teaching complements the Internal Medicine and examination-focused approach of Dr. Sethu, providing candidates with specialist-level clinical insight and real-world application of cardiology concepts.

Current Position: Director, Oxymed Hospital, Chennai

Qualifications

DNB (Medicine) | DM (Cardiology)

Training and mentoring

Demonstrates commitment to postgraduate medical education

Our mentoring approach can help candidates organise their preparation, understand the examination requirements and develop a focused study plan.

ClarityConsistencyClinical judgement

Professional development

Benefits of MRCP Qualifications

MRCP(UK) and MRCPI are respected postgraduate medical qualifications with international recognition. They can help doctors to:

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Strengthen medical knowledge and clinical reasoning

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Demonstrate commitment to professional development

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Improve confidence in managing medical presentations

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Prepare for further postgraduate training

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Support applications for clinical roles and training opportunities

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Develop skills relevant to internal medicine and related specialties

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Build a stronger professional profile internationally

Recognition, licensing and career benefits vary by country and employer. Candidates should check the requirements of the relevant medical council, hospital or training authority.

Why Royal Med Academy

Why Doctors Choose Royal Med Academy

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Expert-led preparation

Sessions delivered by physicians who teach the examination as it is assessed.

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Structured exam strategy

A deliberate order of study: concepts, application, timing, then review.

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High-yield learning

Concise teaching that prioritises what recurs, with reasoning made explicit.

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Focused clinical preparation

Examination routine, presentation and communication drilled to consistency.

The Royal Med approach

How We Are Different

Many courses provide lectures and question banks. Our focus is personalised preparation.

01Individual attention rather than a one-size-fits-all approach
02Mentoring throughout the preparation period
03A study plan based on your available time
04Regular review of progress
05Direct feedback on performance
06Support with consistency and accountability
07Focus on understanding, not memorisation alone
08Flexible online learning for international candidates
09Practical guidance from experienced medical educators

Our goal is not simply to complete a syllabus. It is to help each candidate prepare strategically and develop the confidence to approach the examination effectively.

For doctors worldwide

Preparation shaped around your pathway.

Online mentoring can be organised around clinical work, local time zones and the requirements of candidates preparing from India, Malaysia, the UAE and beyond.

MRCP Part 1 online coaching
MRCP Part 2 Written preparation
PACES mentoring programme
MRCP coaching for international medical graduates
MRCPI preparation and mentoring
One-to-one MRCP mentoring
MRCP study plan and exam strategy

Open learning

Study Resources

Practical starting points for candidates building a thoughtful, sustainable study plan.

Explore Question Bank
Free sample notes
Selected practice questions
Revision checklists
MRCP preparation articles
Clinical reasoning tips
ECG and imaging discussions
MRCP Tip of the Week
Study planning and exam technique

All candidates should use official examination information and appropriate approved resources alongside any coaching programme.

Questions, answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Next Step in Medicine Starts Here.

Begin structured preparation for MRCP UK, MRCP Ireland or PACES, and study with a programme built around clarity, discipline and clinical judgement.

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