FRCR Resources
Free guides to the FRCR examinations and UK radiology training, from choosing the specialty to your first consultant year. Exam facts are checked against Royal College of Radiologists guidance, last on 23 September 2026.
FRCR exam guides
UK radiology careers
FRCR Part 1 Guide
First FRCR (Part 1) guide: anatomy and physics format, marking, resources and plan
FRCR Part 2 Guide
Final FRCR guide: 2A and 2B format, marking and preparation
UK Radiology Training Pathway
How UK clinical and interventional radiology training works, ST1 to CCT
Radiology Application Process
How to apply for UK radiology training through Oriel
Welcome to ST1
The first year of radiology training: what to learn and when to start FRCR
Is Radiology Right For You?
What radiologists do, who thrives, and the honest pros and cons
Consultant Job Hunting
How to find, assess and secure a first consultant radiologist post
First Year as Consultant
The transition from registrar to consultant radiologist
Subspecialty: Interventional Radiology
Interventional radiology as a career: work, training route and lifestyle