Category: Career

Are your consultations running late? Time management is a major challenge in the MRCGP SCA. Tom is a GP Registrar, preparing to take the MRCGP SCA in three months. He is currently on a 20-minute appointment slot. He has started revising for SCA. Tom often finds himself running late. He struggles to fit everything within […]

Delivering difficult news in a remote setting presents unique challenges. Effective communication must adapt to the absence of physical presence, emphasising empathy and sensitivity. This guide outlines enhanced strategies for GP trainees preparing for the MRCGP SCA, focusing on the SPIKES protocol and ABCDE method. You will also learn from a mock SCA case demonstration. […]

Did you know that most GP trainees fail the Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) not because of insufficient medical knowledge, but due to poor communication skills? In this article, we dive deep into how you can flip this trend and ace your exam by focusing on what really matters—practical skills. Why Practical Experience Outweighs Theory  It’s […]

I passed! It’s been a difficult journey but I thank God for the end result. Dr Lawrence Apenteng Dr Lawrence felt completely crushed when he got his first SCA exam results. After a failed attempt with a score of 69, he found it incredibly difficult to bounce back. The results shook his confidence. Despite the […]

Failed MRCGP Exam In the relentless pursuit of becoming a fully-fledged GP, Dr Charles encountered a big obstacle on his journey. He couldn’t clear the final part of the MRCGP Licensing Exam. His journey was marked by a major setback after failing RCA exam by only one mark. Dr Charles didn’t let anger consume him […]

The Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) is a challenging exam GP trainees need to pass to qualify as independent GPs. A vital skill that high-performing trainees master is the ability to recognise patterns. They develop pattern recognition through exposure to diverse patient interactions and continuous learning. In this article, you will learn five actionable tips to […]

Meet Dr Yoginee Gokool. She faced personal challenges and monumental doubts on her journey to conquering the Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) exam. What challenges did Dr Yoginee face? Dr Yoginee found herself at a crossroads, acutely aware of her weaknesses and the lack of a clear strategy for the impending SCA exam. The fear of […]

Tick-tock goes the clock in the high-stakes SCA exam. Every second counts. In this race against time, vague or meandering questions are luxuries a trainee can’t afford. Picture this: every question as a strategic move forward, a key unlocking your success. Intrigued? In this article, we delve deep into the science and art of asking […]