Tag: GP training

How This IMG Conquered The MRCGP Exam

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date November 9, 2023
Categories In Career

Meet Dr. Fungai, an IMG who worked hard to achieve CCT. She spent many hours studying for the clinical component of the MRCGP exam. Being an educational scholar, she felt she would sail through her exam. However, when she learned the results, her world came crumbling down. Her confidence was shattered after she failed the […]

10 Actionable Tips to Pass SCA Exam with Confidence

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date September 8, 2023
Categories In Career

The MRCGP: Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) is a challenging exam that may cause anxiety among trainees. This article will give you 10 actionable tips to help you prepare for your exam. 1. Develop a growth mindset Your mindset plays a key role in your success. Some trainees don’t handle the stress and pressure of a […]

SCA Exam GP Tips from Neighbour

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date September 8, 2023
Categories In Career

The MRCGP SCA exam (Simulated Clinical Assessment) has evolved to meet the new needs of general practice. In this interview, Dr Roger Neighbour, renowned teacher on the skills of communication with a deep understanding of GP consultation, provides his insights into the Simulated Consultation Assessment. We cover the changing landscape of consultation skills, common pitfalls […]

How to pass SCA?

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date June 7, 2023
Categories In Career

Preparing for the MRCGP Simulated Consultation Assessment can be challenging for a lot of GP trainees. Finding the time to revise, staying motivated and practicing for SCA can feel overwhelming. If you haven’t been taught the essentials of remote consulting, it can be dauting to navigate phone or video consultations. Every GPST needs to develop […]

MRCGP SCA: 5 Common Pitfalls

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date June 7, 2023
Categories In Career

Are you making these pitfalls? By the end of this article you will learn what you can do to avoid them and pass the MRCGP SCA. Failing to build rapport It is more difficult to develop a genuine connection over the phone. This can affect the patient’s willingness to open up and share important details […]

Sympathy Vs Empathy

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date December 13, 2022
Categories In Mindset

People often think sympathy and empathy are the same thing without realising they are very different concepts. Sympathy is an expression of care or concern for someone. In contrast, empathy is the ability to understand and feel the emotion of the other person. When you empathise, you understand the other person’s perspectives, predicament and share […]

Passing MRCGP Exam despite crippling anxiety

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date November 16, 2022
Categories In Career

If there is a stumbling block and you’re not able to find the answer your your CS or ES is not able to find the answer probably a third person can find you the answer so then I felt that because I had real respect for you seeing your videos and your approach so I contacted you and it […]

9 Pieces of Advice for GP Training

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date May 16, 2021
Categories In Career

Are you a GP trainee looking to make the most of your training and excel in your career? Let’s explore practical advice and strategies I would give my younger self. I hope the insights in this article will help you on your journey. Let’s dive in! Invest in Continuous Learning Don’t miss out on the […]

How To Get The Best Out Of GP Training (Save up to £8000)

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date January 9, 2021
Categories In Career

GP training is an exciting journey to prepare you become a GP. As a trainee, you will have various expenses from relocation expenses, medical indemnity fee, purchasing medical equipment, GMC registration fee to RCGP membership fee. Let’s not forget the RCGP exam fees. These expenses add up to a few thousands of pounds over the […]