Author: Dr Erwin Kwun

Have you ever felt like your entire career hinged on a single moment? Like everything you’ve worked for could slip away, leaving you questioning your future? For Dr. Vijay, this wasn’t hypothetical. It was his reality. After failing the MRCGP AKT four times and falling short on his first attempt at SCA, he stood at […]

Imagine you’re sitting the MRCGP SCA, Sarah, a midwife, calls with a niggling concern. During a routine home visit, she noticed something troubling: a bruise on Jane’s forehead. Her mother, Emily, casually brushed it off—“She fell down the stairs.” But Sarah isn’t convinced, and now she’s asking for your advice. Here’s the thing: safeguarding isn’t […]

The sting of an unsuccessful SCA sitting is tough. But here’s the thing: passing the SCA is within reach. Meet Dr Mo Shoukri, a GP trainee who didn’t just face one setback, but two. Rather than giving up, he completely transformed his approach and, on his third attempt, walked away with a passing score. Here’s […]

Preparing for the MRCGP SCA exam can be daunting. The pressure, the fear of failure, and the endless revision can make even the most confident GP trainees question themselves. But what if failure wasn’t the end of the story but the start of a journey towards mastery? That’s exactly what happened to Dr Irbaz, a […]

As you gear up for the MRCGP SCA, uncertainty can feel like your worst enemy. It’s easy to think that not having the “right answer” means failure. This mindset can seriously undermine your confidence and performance. Instead, what if you could see uncertainty as an opportunity to elevate your consultation? Let’s break down why navigating […]

When preparing for the MRCGP Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA), it is easy to get caught up in the medical aspect. But let’s take a step back. The heart of every consultation isn’t just the diagnostic component—it’s the person in front of you. It’s about truly being with them, understanding their story, their ideas, concerns, and […]

The Unexpected Challenge Dr. Gbenga always aced his exams. Academic challenges? He breezed through them. So, when the SCA exam loomed on the horizon, he was sure he’d nail it on his first attempt. However, the SCA turned out to be a whole different beast. Despite burning the midnight oil, he missed passing by just […]