Category: Career

Imagine pouring your heart and soul into preparing for the Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA), only to encounter a devastating failure. Meet Dr Musttafa, a determined GP trainee who faced a major setback in the early stage of ST3. But with unwavering resilience and sheer determination, he transformed his failure into an inspiring success story. Sitting […]

Success in the MRCGP Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) requires effective communication and a partnership with your patients. The SCA tests your ability to diagnose and manage clinical conditions while engaging in patient-centered care and shared decision-making. In this article, you will learn SCA tips to excel in shared decision-making. What is Patient-Centered Care? Patient-centered care […]

Are you struggling to clear SCA (Simulated Clinical Assessment)? You’re not alone. Many GP trainees work hard for SCA. Yesterday, I spoke with a trainee who dedicated almost a year of his life to preparing for SCA. Dr Akin practised diligently with his colleagues, sacrificing countless evenings and weekends. Imagine the disappointment of investing so […]

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 […]