Helping You Pass SCA With Confidence
Dr Erwin Kwun, Author & Award winning GP
My Journey: From shy to SCA Mentor
If you told the kid too shy to speak up in class, the one voted “Shyest Student of the Year,” that he’d one day help hundreds of doctors consult with confidence, he’d have laughed nervously and changed the subject.
That was me. Communication didn’t come naturally. I still remember my first time on stage: heart pounding, voice shaking, barely getting the words out. That moment taught me something I’ve never forgotten: staying in my comfort zone meant never finding out what I was actually capable of.
So I did the hard thing. I studied how confident communicators think and practised until pressure stopped feeling like a threat. When I became a doctor, I realised this was essential to succeed in my career. Connecting with a patient under pressure, in a language and system that isn’t your own is challenging.
That’s the gap I now spend my days closing.
If you’re an IMG preparing for the SCA, I know what you’re up against. It’s rarely a knowledge problem. You know your medicine. What trips people up is translating that knowledge into a consultation an examiner recognises as safe and human under a clock, in your second or third language.
That’s what Consultation Blueprint fixes: not more content to memorise, but a feedback loop that shows you exactly where your self-assessment and reality diverge and closes that gap, consultation by consultation.
It works. My team and I have supported over 357 GP trainees, lifting the SCA pass rate for IMGs we’ve worked with from 51% to 80%.
But here’s what matters more: I know what it’s like to believe communication is something that happens to other people. I was that person. If I could learn to do this under a spotlight, you can learn to do it in an exam room. I’d be glad to help you get there.
Prioritising Health & Wellbeing
I’ll be honest with you: my journey into medicine wasn’t what I expected. When I started training, I thought I was ready for the challenges ahead. I was wrong.
The late finishes, skipped breaks and relentless night shifts were one thing but it was the weight of everything else that hit me the hardest. Managing the endless portfolio deadlines, preparing for exams and constantly feeling like I needed to prove myself. It all became suffocating.
I didn’t speak up. I didn’t set boundaries. I thought that saying “yes” to everything was just what you did. But slowly, the cracks started to show. I felt drained, frustrated, and stuck in a cycle I couldn’t seem to break.
Then one day, I had to ask myself: What’s the point of dedicating my life to helping others if I can’t even take care of myself?
That was my turning point. I realised that burnout wasn’t something I had to accept—it was something I could prevent. I started setting boundaries. I learned to say ‘no’. I stopped seeing asking for help as a weakness and started seeing it as the ultimate strength.
That decision changed my life.
Here’s what I know now: you don’t have to sacrifice your health and happiness to succeed. The stress of portfolios, exams and work doesn’t have to define you. Every GP trainee deserves to thrive, not just survive.
That’s why I’ve made it my mission to help doctors like you navigate the chaos, prioritise your wellbeing and build a career that works for you, not against you.
Because you can’t pour from an empty cup. Trust me, the best version of you, the one you’ve been striving for, isn’t far away.
Awards & Expertise
My commitment has been recognised with awards like the Manchester Leadership Gold Award for service to the community and Best GP Trainee Award for improving doctors’ wellbeing.
I studied medicine at The University of Manchester, obtained my MRCGP in 2021 and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. My experiences have shaped my approach to helping doctors flourish.
I am passionate about inspiring the next generation of GPs to develop and thrive in their careers.
I am frequently invited to speak at conferences and lead workshops on communication, leadership and creating a purposeful life, sharing insights that inspire and empower others to thrive in their personal and professional journeys.
Want to Pass SCA
Can I ask you something?
- Do you ever feel like you’re constantly second-guessing yourself, wondering if you’ll ever be ready for the SCA?
- Does it feel like no matter how much effort you put in, the results just aren’t showing up?
- Are the financial strain and emotional stress starting to take a toll—not just on your confidence, but on your relationships too?
- Do you feel stuck, unsure of how to improve, and worried that another failure might make your dream slip further away?
If you nodded “yes” to any of these, I want you to know something: you’re not alone.
I’ve worked with countless GP trainees who’ve felt exactly the same way. But here’s the thing—those feelings don’t have to hold you back. They don’t define you.
What if, instead, we could turn those doubts into confidence? Those struggles into strengths? I’d love to show you the steps to get there inside SCA Blueprint.
Purpose of this website
On this website, you will find articles to advance your career and lead a more fulfilling life. I share ideas, concepts and lessons that have helped me over the years. I hope the resources help you.
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