Have you failed the SCA more times than you can bear to admit?
Wondering, “What do I do next?”
Dr Chisom Eliakim once stood where you are. Questioning everything after failing her exam four times. Defeated but not done, she staged an extraordinary comeback. Discover the exact steps that transformed her results (and could transform yours too).
A Gruelling Journey
Dr Chisom began GP training in 2020. While she passed her AKT with ease, the clinical assessments nearly broke her. Three failed attempts at the RCA, one at the SCA. Each setback crushed her confidence.
I was not working, not earning. I felt confused, defeated, abandoned. I lost all hope.
Denied a placement for five months, she found herself unemployed and battling profound self-doubt.
The Breakthrough
What changed? Dr Chisom realised knowledge alone wasn’t enough.
I thought they only wanted knowledge. But they needed a structured, patient-focused consultation. That was missing.
Encouraged by a colleague, she applied to get expert guidance and 1:1 coaching. It became the catalyst that transformed her approach.
The exact shifts that changed everything
1. ICE early
She began exploring Ideas, Concerns and Expectations right at the start of her consultations.
It anchored the conversation and stopped patients from derailing the management plan later.
Knowing ICE early was a game changer.
2. From checklist to curiosity
Rigid templates never suited her. Instead, she started following the patient’s story. Curiosity led the way.
Why do you think that is happening?
3. Patient-centered management
She reshaped management discussions around the patient’s ICE. This built trust and made plans collaborative.
Thanks for explaining everything. I know you came hoping for X but from what you’ve shared…
4. Embracing her neurodiversity
Discovering her neurodiversity was pivotal. It helped her understand the struggles she faced and address them. She prepared differently.
It made me put my fighting cap back on. I understood why structure and time stressed me — and how I needed to prepare differently.
The Power of 1:1 Support
With Dr Erwin Kwun’s expert guidance and laser-focused feedback, Dr Chisom began the hard work of unlearning old habits and mastering new ones. It wasn’t easy. But she wasn’t alone; her husband stepped in as her daily roleplay partner, giving her the most powerful, personalised practice she’d ever had.
He knew me, my struggles, and he’d stop me if I missed ICE.
On exam day, Dr Chisom walked in calm, confident and ready. Her score soared from 72.5 to 81.
Her Message for You
Don’t give up. The way you feel now is natural. But ask yourself: do I want to be a GP? If yes, what haven’t I tried yet?
If Dr Chisom could rebuild her confidence after four failures, five months out of training, and with neurodivergent challenges so can you. With the right support, your breakthrough might be closer than you think.
Are You Ready to Unlock Your Career
Imagine the day you open your results and see the word you’ve been waiting for: You did it. Imagine the relief, the pride, the joy. That moment is possible for you too.
The question is: What are you going to do today to get there?
Take that first step today. Book a free strategy call today and let’s talk about what it takes to reach your goal with confidence. Join over 300 trainees who trusted us in achieving their goals.
Applications for 1 to 1 coaching are considered on an individual basis.
Your future is waiting.