Dr Ayo is a GP registrar who failed the MRCGP SCA exam twice before passing on his third attempt. His transformation, from failing across all three domains to passing despite a mid-exam computer crash came down to one fundamental shift: stopping a habit called cue-parking. What is the MRCGP SCA exam and why do doctors […]
Category: Interpersonal skills
ICE in the MRCGP SCA: The Mistakes Costing GP Registrars Marks
“I asked about Ideas, Concerns and Expectations. So why did I still lose marks?” I hear this frequently from GP registrars preparing for the MRCGP SCA. It feels confusing. You followed the framework. You asked the questions. You ticked the boxes. Yet the result came back with poor marks in Relating to Others. Here is […]
Why Asking ICE Isn’t Enough to Pass the MRCGP SCA
(And what examiners are actually looking for) One of the most frustrating experiences for GP trainees preparing for the MRCGP SCA is this: I asked about Ideas, Concerns and Expectations… so why did I still fail? Here’s the short answer: Most GP trainees elicit ICE.But not everyone ask ICE in context and integrate it in […]
SCA: How Personalised Are Your Management Plans?
Imagine walking into a shop to buy a present. Before you can say a word, the shop assistant hands you a pre-wrapped box. No questions asked. Just a generic gift, given with efficiency but no thought. It might be useful but it lacks meaning. Now, contrast that with an assistant who takes the time to […]