Psych Scene

MEQ Course

Everything you need to pass the MEQ exam.

This powerful online course will not only prepare you to pass the RANZCP Modified Essay Questions (MEQ) Exam but will also equip you with critical thinking skills that benefit your entire psychiatric career.

You’ll explore 80 high-yield MEQ themes presented by Dr Sanil Rege, with key sub-themes spanning all major subspecialties in psychiatry. The course is designed to help you structure your answers, maximise relevance, and develop a confident, exam-ready mindset.

Looking for personalised marking and feedback on your MEQ responses? Check out our MEQ Marking & Personalised Feedback course.

A Helpful Framework for MEQ Questions

These webinars are excellent at framing how to think about MEQ questions. They have been very helpful.

MEQ Course participant 2026

Outstanding Support for Psychiatry Trainees

You are doing an amazing job for psychiatry trainees.

MEQ Course participant 2026

Structured and Efficient MEQ Preparation

I found the Psych Scene Exam Prep Course to be a valuable and well-structured resource for preparing for the MEQ exam. The course helped me better understand what the exam is assessing and, importantly, how to approach questions in a structured, focused and time-efficient way.

MEQ Course participant 2026

A Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Overall, the webinar was very helpful. Having also attended in January 2026, I could see Psych Scene’s commitment to continuous improvement being put into practice, particularly through the new pre-course material on question structure.

MEQ Course participant 2026

Practical Quizzes Using Past Questions

The quizzes are very helpful. They work through past exam questions and provide a practical approach to structuring an answer.

MEQ Course participant 2026

Revisitable Resources for Exam Preparation

The online resources provide very helpful content on exam structure and technique that can be revisited as needed.

MEQ Course participant 2026

A Comprehensive Course Booklet

The course booklet contains excellent information and a wealth of knowledge, although the volume of material can feel a little overwhelming at times.

MEQ Course participant 2026

Valuable for Trainees and Psychiatry Colleagues

I would recommend this course to trainee colleagues and to other psychiatry colleagues as a refresher.

MEQ Course participant 2026

Relevant Training with Practical Techniques

The training was completely relevant and included helpful tips and techniques.

MEQ Course participant 2026

Well-Structured and Detailed Course

The course was well structured and detailed.

MEQ Course participant 2026

Making MEQ Questions Easier to Approach

Working through past exam questions was highly relevant and valuable. I especially appreciated how Dr Rege identified common patterns across questions, making them easier to approach and less overwhelming than viewing each as a completely different scenario.

MEQ Course participant 2026

Clinical Wisdom Delivered with Humility

Dr Sanil’s teaching method—including his humility and openness to feedback—draws on a gold mine of wisdom from years of clinical experience and exam teaching.

MEQ Course participant 2026

Helpful and Effective Teaching

The teaching was very helpful. 

MEQ Course participant 2026

Clear Teaching That Builds Confidence

Dr Rege has excellent knowledge and delivers it in a way that is easy to understand and follow. His teaching also instils confidence.

MEQ Course participant 2026

Engaging, Exam-Focused Course Content

The course struck a really good balance, covering the content while engaging with past exam-paper vignettes in real time.

MEQ Course participant 2026

Invaluable MEQ Exam Preparation

I passed the MEQ exam on my first attempt. The weekend course was invaluable. I took time to read and plan, used key buzzwords from the stem, and applied the structure taught in the course. The lived experience question initially caught me off guard, but using the structure, I was able to dissect and brainstorm my response. The course was incredibly helpful, and I have recommended it to my fellow registrars.

MEQ Course participant 2026

Invaluable Support for MCQ and MEQ Exam Preparation

Psych Scene has been invaluable in helping me pass both my MCQ and MEQ examinations this year. Dr Rege’s explanations of key concepts across psychiatry are always well structured and easy to follow. The critical analysis videos, in particular, were excellent at breaking down what can initially feel like a jargon-heavy area for the MCQ, helping me feel less overwhelmed by those questions. The live MEQ course was also excellent for ensuring we had the right balance of breadth and depth in our answers, which really helped refine my exam technique. I appreciated being able to ask questions and receive in-the-moment feedback, including examples of different ways to approach question stems. The marking was also very helpful, as it provided constructive feedback and a more experienced perspective on my answer style. This helped me identify domains I needed to remember to cover. I would absolutely recommend Psych Scene to other registrars preparing for exams.

Multiple Course participant 2026

MEQ exam success

I wish to express my sincere gratitude to Dr Sanil Rege for his teachings. The MEQ course has helped me pass the MEQ exams with a great score. His clear explanations, structured approach, and emphasis on clinical reasoning and understanding the questions were invaluable in helping me prepare for the MEQ exams.

MEQ Course participant 2025

Confidence, Clarity, and Clinical Reasoning: A Game-Changer for MEQ Success

I highly recommend the PsychScene MEQ (Modified Essay Question) preparation program to any psychiatry trainee preparing for their exams. Dr. Sanil Rege’s teaching style is engaging, structured, and incredibly insightful. He has a remarkable ability to break down complex clinical scenarios into clear, manageable frameworks that are not only useful for exam preparation but also highly applicable in day-to-day clinical practice.

One of the most helpful aspects of the course was Dr. Rege’s new approach to tackling MEQs, especially when it came to navigating the often-confusing wording in exam instructions (describe, discuss, justification, etc). His method simplified what initially seemed like convoluted tasks, helping me focus on the clinical reasoning and structure of my answers rather than getting lost in semantics.

The MEQ course is thoughtfully designed, focusing on high-yield content and strategies tailored specifically to the format of the RANZCP exams. Dr. Rege emphasises clinical reasoning, formulation skills, and diagnostic clarity—all essential components for success in MEQs and real-world psychiatry. The use of case-based learning, visual aids, and structured templates significantly enhances both understanding and retention.

What sets this program apart is Dr. Rege’s genuine dedication to improving trainee performance and confidence. His passion for psychiatry and education is evident throughout the course. The feedback, tips, and clinical pearls he provides are invaluable.

Thanks to this program, I felt much more confident approaching the MEQs and gained deeper insight into clinical reasoning that will benefit me throughout my career. It’s an investment well worth making.

MEQ High Impact Course participant 2025

Big role in academic achievements

I have attended both your online course and exam workshops; needless to say, I've passed the MEQ exam too, having already passed CEQ last year! You have a big role in my academic achievements, so please have your share of thanks!

Course participant 2024

Think like a consultant

I appreciated being taken through the process of thinking like a consultant, and the broad approach taught. It helped to simplify and make it a less overwhelming approach to the MEQ.

Course participant 2025

Breadth of practical knowledge

I can’t thank you enough for your dedication to teaching and providing such a breadth of practical knowledge in one place.

Course participant 2024

Forever grateful!

I undertook the CEQ and MEQ exams in February and passed both! This was my very first attempt at these exams! Your course was highly instrumental in helping me achieve this, and I will forever be grateful!

Course participant 2025

Passed MEQ

I did the CEQ and MEQ courses with Psych Scene and just wanted to share that I passed both. I'm very relieved.

Course participant 2024

Passed MCQ and MEQ - first attempt

I want to advise that I passed both my MCQ and MEQ exams in my first attempt. I was enrolled in the respective Psychscene online prep courses and feel I gained heavily from these courses.

Course participant 2024

Course materials helped a lot

I passed the exam on the first attempt. Your course and study material helped me a lot. Especially the weekend workshop in which you discussed the recent past papers. Thank you very much!

Course participant 2025

Useful for exam preparation and practical aspects

I would recommend this course. It is useful for exam preparation and practical aspects in daily work.

Course participant 2025

Absolutely amazing teaching

Hello Psychscene! I just wanted to say that I’ve passed the MEQ. Over the years, I’ve passed MCQ, MEQ and CEQ in ONE attempt with your guidance! Absolutely amazing teaching 💖 Thanks so much!

Course participant 2024

Reviewing past questions and frameworks

I found that reviewing the past questions and frameworks was very helpful.

Course participant 2024

Relevant to clinical practice

Excellent course to help synthesise an approach to the exam, and the framework that needs to be implemented. The course is also relevant to clinical practice beyond the exam, and I would highly recommend it to any trainee.

Course participant 2024

Keep the flag flying!

You’re doing an excellent job to help trainees pass the college exam. Keep the flag flying!

Course participant 2024

Highly impressive

Highly impressive, thank you heaps, Sanil et al.

Course participant 2024

Comprehensive overview

The course provided a comprehensive overview of psychiatry, effectively aligned with the expectations for MEQ responses. Beyond exam preparation, it offered clinically relevant insights that have enhanced my day-to-day practice. Thank you for an excellent learning experience.

Course participant 2024

Excellent Prep—Passed Both Exams with Flying Colours

I want to extend a big thank you to Sanil Rege and the Psych Scene team for the exam preparation materials. I successfully passed the CEQ and then the MEQ in March on my first attempt with flying colours. The course material was very good in providing a structured approach to tackling MEQ vignettes in a way that made sense.

The exam preparation material was excellent. Many thanks once again.

Course participant 2025

Passed My MEQ on the First Attempt!

I passed my MEQ on my first attempt! The entire course was incredibly helpful, and I found the last webinar before the exam particularly valuable. Thank you again for your support.

Course participant 2024

SIMG Success: First-Attempt Pass in MEQ

I’m a SIMG who followed Psychscene MEQ and CEQ courses. I passed the MEQ in August last year and the CEQ this March. Your course helped me immensely to get through the exams on the first attempt. Thank you so much!

Course participant 2025

MEQ Success on First Try – Grateful for Your Guidance

I'm thrilled to let you know that I passed the MEQ—and it's all thanks to you. Your course was the only resource I used, and it helped me succeed on my first attempt. I'm incredibly grateful for your webinars, online courses, and especially the live session I attended just a week before the exam. Your guidance made a huge difference. Thank you so much for your support. I look forward to continuing to use your resources as I progress toward becoming a psychiatrist. Eternally grateful!

Course participant 2025

MEQ - Helpful Course

The course has been extremely helpful.

Course participant 2024

First Attempt Pass

I wish to share my success in the CEQ exam recently. I enrolled for online exam prep courses for the MCQ, MEQ and CEQ exams and cleared all in the first attempt. Thanks to the Psychscene team for your support!

Course participant 2024

MEQ 3

The MEQ/CEQ course was a great way to change usual patterns of thinking from a narrower focus into a broader perspective, which allows for good exam preparation as well as good day-to-day clinical decision making which incorporates modern evidence-based guidelines.

Essay Course Candidate, Australia

MEQ 2

Just writing to say that I passed my essay exam!!! Over the moon considering the pass rate was only 32% and it was my first attempt. I think your course was absolutely essential in gaining me the pass. Your post-course resources covered at least 50% of the exam questions so that meant I had good responses ready to go for those questions! Your course also gave me a great framework in order to attempt the new questions on the exam. Thanks again and I am referring all my colleagues.

Essay Course Candidate, Australia

MEQ 1

I wanted to let you know that I passed the Essay-style written exam on my first attempt. I do sincerely believe that attending your course has had the lion's share in this.  I could not believe my eyes when I saw the exam questions and how well your course was exam-focused. Thank you.

Essay Course Candidate | Australia
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Multiple plans with flexible options

Quick Prep

$695

Accessible for

1 Month

Includes:

  • 1 month of complete access
  • 5.5 hours + learning videos
  • 80 + practice questions
  • Reading material

Standard

$795

Accessible for

3 Months

Includes:

  • 3 months of complete access
  • 5.5 hours + learning videos
  • 80 + practice questions
  • Reading material

Extended

$895

Accessible for

6 Months

Includes:

  • 6 months of complete access
  • 5.5 hours + learning videos
  • 80 + practice questions
  • Reading material

Deluxe

$995

Accessible for

9 Months

Includes:

  • 9 months of complete access
  • 5.5 hours + learning videos
  • 80 + practice questions
  • Reading material

Annual

$1095

Accessible for

12 Months

Includes:

  • 12 months of complete access
  • 5.5 hours + learning videos
  • 80 + practice questions
  • Reading material

Course Structure

MEQ Revision 2022-2026

Past Exam questions and answers covering previous MEQ exam questions

MEQ Course Practice Questions with Answers – Part 1 (80 themes)

80 + Themes with sub-questions and answers from past MEQ exams.

MEQ Course Practice Questions with Answers – Part 2 (9 themes)

9 Themes with answers from past MEQ Exam Questions

MEQ Course Practice Questions with Answers – Part 3 (16 themes)

16 Themes with sub-questions and answers covering previous MEQ exam questions

Definitions of List, Outline and Discuss for the MEQ’S

RANZCP description of terms in MEQs with marking scheme.  List means you want a list without anything extra, the list doesn’t have to be

The Diagnostic Interview & History taking for MEQ (Notes)

Interview questions for all psychiatric disorders – these aspects are important for assessment questions in MEQ.

Formulation for MEQ (Notes)

Summary of formulation aspects for MEQ.

Management of Psychiatric Disorders (Notes)

Summary of management principles for psychiatric disorders

Psychological Therapies (Notes)

Basics of Psychological therapies. At least one MEQ will include this aspect.

MEQ Notes – Part 1

Notes on ADHD / Smoking cessation / Benzodiazepine dependence / Cannabis use in mental illness / Medically unexplained symptoms / Personality disorder / Transference

MEQ Notes – Part 2

Notes on – Intellectual Disability / Self Harm in Adolescents and Young Adults / Neuroimaging in Dementia / Body Dysmorphic Disorder / Delusional Disorder

Culture Somatisation (Exam Question with marking)

Previous MEQ exam question with marking scheme

Dementia and Carer Burden (Exam Question with marking)

Previous MEQ exam question with marking scheme

Eating Disorder (Exam question with marking)

Previous MEQ Exam question with marking scheme

Indigenous trauma (Exam Question with marking)

Previous MEQ Exam question with marking scheme – Indigenous Trauma / Relationship Issues / Behavioural aspects in dementia

Risk Assessment in ED (Exam Practice Question with marking)

Previous MEQ exam question with marking scheme – Risk assessment / Risk factor evaluation / Approaching requests for medicolegal reports

Schizophrenia and Clozapine (Exam Practice Question with marking)

Previous MEQ exam question with marking scheme – Risk-benefit analysis in schizophrenia / Management of Side Effects / Side Effects of Clozapine

Severe Depression (Exam Question with marking)

Previous MEQ exam question with marking scheme – Risk Assessment and Risk factors in severe depression / Management strategies in severe depression

MVA and Pain Management (Exam question with marking)

Previous MEQ Exam question with marking scheme – Differentials in Behavioural disturbance in C-L psychiatry / Management strategies in pain / Management of smoking

Modified Essay Questions Practice Questions Part 1

Download these questions, they are linked to the practice questions video 1. Try to answer these questions yourself as practice, then review the video.

Modified Essay Questions Practice Questions Part 2

Download these questions, they are linked to the practice questions video 2. Try to answer these questions yourself as practice, then review the video.

Modified Essay Questions Practice Questions Part 3

Download these questions, they are linked to the practice questions video 3. Try to answer these questions yourself as practice, then review the video.

Modified Essay Questions Practice Questions Part 4

Download these questions, they are linked to the practice questions video 4. Try to answer these questions yourself as practice, then review the video.

Modified Essay Questions Practice Questions Part 5

Download these questions, they are linked to the practice questions video 5. Try to answer these questions yourself as practice, then review the video.

Modified Essay Questions Practice Questions Part 6

Download these questions, they are linked to the practice questions video 6. Try to answer these questions yourself as practice, then review the video.

Modified Essay Questions Practice Questions Part 7

Download these questions, they are linked to the practice questions video 7. Try to answer these questions yourself as practice, then review the video.

MEQ Sample Questions

These are MEQ questions linked to MEQ revision in the Quiz (Practice questions ) section. You can attempt the questions on your own and