Package access is 6 months from the time of booking. This includes online video course, audiobooks, case bank and flashcards. If trainees need slightly longer than 6 months then we are happy to extend as well.

How long do I get access to material for?													

Very simply, as early as possible! There is a lot of material to get through, and there is also no limit to usage. Therefore the earlier that you start, the more value you will get.

What is the ideal time to get the package?													

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Although you have access to material for 6 months, the majority of trainees who purchase our teaching programmes are between 1 and 3 months from their exam date. All material is available to use flexibly as and long as you have a plan, you can get through it all in a few weeks if needed. You will certainly cram a lot of knowledge and technique changes into a short period of time – which will definitely help in the exam itself. The live day course will also help closer to your exam.
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My SCA exam is in 4 weeks - is there enough time to use the material??													

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Whilst some trainees will choose to have other materials as part of preparation, we have designed this programme to include all that you need – from a knowledge, technique and time management point of view.
Our package is focused on targeting higher marks, making better use of 12 minutes and tackling the more challenging cases.
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Do we need other materials apart from this package?													

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You can choose to take your live course at any point after booking – to suit your own individual exam date and needs. From experience we advise taking the live course earlier rather than later if possible in order to get most benefit.
At checkout you can select your chosen date or select &#8216;attend future date&#8217; if you do not know your exam date at this point.
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How can I select my Live Course date?													

We regularly update our online courses, audiobooks and flashcards. As soon as we update on our side, you get the updates on your side.

What if clinical guidelines change?													

Firstly, if you go through all of the material then it is very unlikely that you will fail! If you are unlucky not to pass however then we are happy to extend all of the package material until you do pass.

What if I fail SCA?													

Yes. At checkout you can choose the PayPal option, there will be an option to ‘pay-in-3’ using the &#8216;Pay Later&#8217; button (certain countries only)

Can I pay in instalments?													

MRCGP SCA Packages

<ul>
<li>What is MRCGP SCA?</li>
<li>SCA Case Types</li>
<li>SCA Marking</li>
</ul>

What is SCA

<ul>
<li>Data gathering and diagnosis</li>
<li>3 Arora ‘Bubbles’</li>
<li>Remidner: History taking</li>
<li>PC and HPC</li>
<li>Pain &#8211; SOCRATES</li>
<li>Other symptoms &#8211; ODPARA</li>
<li>Arora Red Flag Bubble</li>
<li>Past Medical History</li>
<li>Drug history</li>
<li>Family History</li>
<li>Systematic Review</li>
<li>Arora Psychosocial Bubble</li>
<li>Arora ICE Bubble</li>
<li>Common ICE Queries</li>
<li>ICE Examples</li>
<li>Examination</li>
<li>Investigations</li>
<li>Diagnosis</li>
<li>Common Queries</li>
</ul>

Data Gathering Chapter

<ul>
<li>MRCGP SCA Management</li>
<li>Arora Management Step 1</li>
<li>Arora Management Step 2</li>
<li>Arora Management Step 3</li>
<li>Common Management Issues</li>
<li>Who now leads the case?</li>
<li>SCA Case End Points</li>
<li>Common Management Queries</li>
</ul>

Management Chapter

<ul>
<li>Relating to Other</li>
<li>RTO &#8211; Data Gathering</li>
<li>RTO &#8211; Management</li>
</ul>

Relating to Other Chapter

<ul>
<li>The Telephone case</li>
<li>The Video case</li>
</ul>

SCA Case Settings

<ul>
<li>The Emergency case</li>
<li>The Admission case</li>
<li>The Urgent Referral case</li>
<li>3rd Party case (relative)</li>
<li>3rd Party case (colleague)</li>
<li>The Angry patient</li>
<li>The Embarrassed patient</li>
<li>The Blase patient</li>
<li>The Demanding patient</li>
<li>Refusing medical advice</li>
<li>Breaking Bad News</li>
<li>Multiple agendas</li>
<li>The talkative consultation</li>
<li>Health Promotion / Counselling</li>
<li>Poor compliance</li>
</ul>

SCA Scenario Types

<ul>
<li>Cardiovascular Presentations</li>
<li>Cardiovascular Findings</li>
<li>Cardiovascular Data Gathering</li>
<li>Primary Prevention Case</li>
<li>New Chest Pain Case</li>
<li>Cardiac Chest Pain Case</li>
<li>Post MI Case</li>
<li>Angina Case</li>
<li>Palpitations Case</li>
<li>Atrial Fibrillation Case</li>
<li>Atrial Flutter Case</li>
<li>Heart Failure Case</li>
<li>Hypertension Case</li>
<li>Cardiomyopathy Case</li>
<li>Pericarditis Case</li>
<li>Endocarditis Case</li>
<li>Peripheral Vascular Disease Case</li>
<li>DVT Case</li>
<li>Varicose Veins Case</li>
<li>AAA Case</li>
</ul>

Cardiovascular Cases

<ul>
<li>New Rash Case</li>
<li>Itching Case</li>
<li>Acne Case</li>
<li>Eczema Case</li>
<li>Psoriasis Case</li>
<li>Vitiligo Case</li>
<li>Venous Ulcer Case</li>
<li>Arterial Ulcer Case</li>
<li>Neuropathic Ulcer Case</li>
<li>Cellulitis Case</li>
<li>Impetigo Case</li>
<li>Fungal Skin Infection Case</li>
<li>Fungal Nail Infection Case</li>
<li>Pityriasis Versicolor Case</li>
<li>Pityriasis Rosea Case</li>
<li>Bullous Condition Case</li>
<li>Erythema Nodosum Case</li>
<li>Ganglion Case</li>
<li>Actinic Keratosis Case</li>
<li>BCC Case</li>
<li>SCC Case</li>
<li>Mole/Melanoma Case</li>
<li>Alopecia Areata Case</li>
<li>Head Lice Case</li>
<li>Scabies Case</li>
<li>Lyme Disease Case</li>
</ul>

Dermatology Cases

<ul>
<li>Diabetes Case (General)</li>
<li>Type 1 Diabetes Case</li>
<li>Type 2 Diabetes Case</li>
<li>DM Medication Discussion</li>
<li>Poorly Controlled DM Case</li>
<li>DKA Case</li>
<li>Hypoglycaemia Case</li>
<li>Neck Swelling Case</li>
<li>Thyroid Results Case</li>
<li>Hyperthyroidism Case</li>
<li>Hypothyroidism Case</li>
<li>Subclinical Hypothyroid Case</li>
<li>Thyroid Cancer Case</li>
<li>Gynaecomastia Case</li>
<li>TATT Case</li>
<li>Parathyroid Cases</li>
<li>Acromegaly Case</li>
<li>Cushing&#8217;s Case</li>
<li>Conn&#8217;s Case</li>
<li>Addison&#8217;s Case</li>
<li>Pheochromocytoma Case</li>
<li>Gout Case</li>
</ul>

Endocrine Cases

<ul>
<li>Ear Pain Case</li>
<li>Otitis Externa Case</li>
<li>Malignant Otitis Externa Case</li>
<li>Otitis Media Case</li>
<li>OME Case</li>
<li>Tinnitus Case</li>
<li>Hearing Loss Case</li>
<li>Cholesteatoma Case</li>
<li>Acoustic Neuroma Case</li>
<li>Dizziness Case</li>
<li>BPPV Case</li>
<li>Vestibular Neuronitis Case</li>
<li>Labyrinthitis Case</li>
<li>Meniere&#8217;s Disease Case</li>
<li>Sore Throat Case</li>
<li>Tonsillitis Case</li>
<li>Epiglottis Case</li>
<li>Glandular Fever</li>
<li>Laryngitis Case</li>
<li>Laryngeal Cancer Case</li>
<li>Vocal Cords Case</li>
<li>Stridor Case</li>
<li>Epistaxis Case</li>
<li>Nasal Fracture Case</li>
<li>Nasal Polyps Case</li>
<li>Allergic Rhinitis Case</li>
<li>Sinusitis Case</li>
<li>Suspected ENT Cancer</li>
</ul>

ENT Cases

<ul>
<li>Gastroenterology Presentations</li>
<li>Gastroenterology Findings</li>
<li>Gastroenterology Data Gathering</li>
<li>Abdominal Pain Case</li>
<li>Dyspepsia Case</li>
<li>Peptic Ulcer Case</li>
<li>Functional Dyspepsia Case</li>
<li>GORD Case</li>
<li>Barrett&#8217;s Case</li>
<li>Hiatus Hernia Case</li>
<li>Gastric Cancer Case</li>
<li>Suspected Upper GI Cancer Case</li>
<li>Abnormal LFTs Case</li>
<li>Jaundice Case</li>
<li>NAFLD Case</li>
<li>Liver Cirrhosis Case</li>
<li>Hepatitis A Case</li>
<li>Hepatitis B Case</li>
<li>Hepatitis C Case</li>
<li>Diarrhoea Case</li>
<li>Constipation Case</li>
<li>IBS Case</li>
<li>Coeliac Disease Case</li>
<li>Rectal Bleeding Case</li>
<li>Crohn&#8217;s Disease Case</li>
<li>Ulcerative Colitis Case</li>
<li>Familial Polyposis Case</li>
<li>Colorectal Cancer Case</li>
<li>Suspected Lower GI Cancer Case</li>
<li>Haemorrhoids Case</li>
<li>Anal Fissure Case</li>
<li>Pruritis Ani Case</li>
<li>Ascites Case</li>
<li>Gallstones Case</li>
<li>Acute Pancreatitis Case</li>
<li>Chronic Pancreatitis Case</li>
<li>Pancreatic Cancer Case</li>
<li>Appendicitis Case</li>
<li>Hernia Case</li>
<li>Weight Loss Case</li>
<li>Weight Gain Case</li>
</ul>

Gastroenterology Cases

<ul>
<li>Anaemia (General) Case</li>
<li>Fe Deficiency Case</li>
<li>Thalassaemia Case</li>
<li>B12 Deficiency Case</li>
<li>Folate Deficiency Case</li>
<li>Sickle Cell Disease Case</li>
<li>Spleen Cases</li>
<li>WBC Abnormality Case</li>
<li>Bruising Case</li>
<li>Coagulation Disorders Case</li>
<li>Thrombocytopaenia Case</li>
<li>Thrombocytosis Case</li>
<li>Thrombophilia Case</li>
<li>Anticoagulation Case</li>
<li>Leukaemia Case</li>
<li>Lymphoma Case</li>
<li>Multiple Myeloma Case</li>
</ul>

Haematology Cases

<ul>
<li>Vaginal Discharge Case</li>
<li>STI Case (General)</li>
<li>Chlamydia Case</li>
<li>Gonorrhoea Case</li>
<li>Syphilis Case</li>
<li>Genital Herpes Case</li>
<li>Anogenital Warts Case</li>
<li>Vaginal Thrush Case</li>
<li>Trichomoniasis Case</li>
<li>Bacterial Vaginosis Case</li>
</ul>

GU Medicine Cases

<ul>
<li>LUTS Case</li>
<li>BPH Case</li>
<li>PSA Test Case</li>
<li>Prostate Cancer Case</li>
<li>Prostatitis Case</li>
<li>Erectile Dysfunction Case</li>
<li>Haematospermia Case</li>
<li>Testicular Problem Case</li>
<li>Undescended Testes Case</li>
<li>Varicocele Case</li>
<li>Hydrocele Case</li>
<li>Testicular Torsion Case</li>
<li>Epididymo-Orchitis Case</li>
<li>Testicular Cancer Case</li>
<li>Phimosis Case</li>
<li>Balanitis Case</li>
<li>Peyronies Case</li>
<li>Penile Cancer Case</li>
<li>Male Sterilisation Case</li>
</ul>

Men's Health Cases

<ul>
<li>Neck Pain Case</li>
<li>Neck Injury Case</li>
<li>Whiplash Case</li>
<li>Low Back Pain Case</li>
<li>Sciatica Case</li>
<li>Spinal Emergency Case</li>
<li>Shoulder Pain Case</li>
<li>Frozen Shoulder Case</li>
<li>Rotator Cuff Case</li>
<li>ACJ Arthritis Case</li>
<li>Shoulder Instability Case</li>
<li>Arm Problem Case</li>
<li>Tennis Elbow Case</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Case</li>
<li>Scaphoid Fracture Case</li>
<li>Colles Fracture Case</li>
<li>Hip Problems Case</li>
<li>Hip Arthritis Case</li>
<li>Hip Fracture Case</li>
<li>Knee Problems Case</li>
<li>Osgood-Schlatters Case</li>
<li>Chondromalacia Patella Case</li>
<li>Osteochondritis Dissecans Case</li>
<li>Knee Injury Case</li>
<li>Foot &amp; Ankle Problems Case</li>
<li>Ankle Injury Case</li>
<li>Achilles Tendinopathy Case</li>
<li>Achilles Rupture Case</li>
<li>Foot Injury Case</li>
<li>Plantar Fasciitis Case</li>
<li>Osteomyelitis Case</li>
<li>Bone Tumour Case</li>
</ul>

Musculoskeletal Cases

<ul>
<li>Neurology Presentations</li>
<li>Neurology Findings</li>
<li>Upper vs Lower MN Lesions</li>
<li>MRC Scale</li>
<li>Neurology Investigations</li>
<li>Headache Case</li>
<li>Migraine Case</li>
<li>Tension Headache Case</li>
<li>Medication Overuse Case</li>
<li>Cluster Headache Case</li>
<li>Raised ICP Case</li>
<li>Subdural Case</li>
<li>Subarachnoid Case</li>
<li>Temporal Arteritis Case</li>
<li>Head Injury Case</li>
<li>Limb Weakness Case</li>
<li>Stroke Case</li>
<li>TIA Case</li>
<li>First Seizure Case</li>
<li>Epilepsy Case</li>
<li>Tremor Case</li>
<li>Parkinsonism Case</li>
<li>Falls Case</li>
</ul>

Neurology Cases

<ul>
<li>Red Eye Case</li>
<li>Painful Eye Case</li>
<li>Conjunctivitis Case</li>
<li>Squint Case</li>
<li>Subconjunctival Haemorrhage</li>
<li>Blepharitis Case</li>
<li>Eyelid Problems Case</li>
<li>Chalazion Case</li>
<li>Hordeolum (Stye) Case</li>
<li>Glaucoma Case</li>
<li>Uveitis Case</li>
<li>Orbital Cellulitis Case</li>
<li>Retinal Artery Occlusion</li>
<li>Retinal Vein Occlusion</li>
<li>Flashes &amp; Floaters Case</li>
<li>Retinal Detachment Case</li>
<li>Vitreous Haemorrhage Case</li>
<li>Corneal Injury Case</li>
<li>Dendritic Ulcer Case</li>
<li>Gradual Vision Loss Case</li>
<li>ARMD Case</li>
<li>Cataract Case</li>
<li>Diabetic Retinopathy Case</li>
</ul>

Ophthalmology Cases

<ul>
<li>Young Person (General) Case</li>
<li>Behavioural Change Case</li>
<li>Neonatal (General) Case</li>
<li>Neonatal Jaundice Case</li>
<li>Prematurity Case</li>
<li>Faltering Growth Case</li>
<li>Child Development Case</li>
<li>Immunisations Case</li>
<li>Chickenpox Case</li>
<li>Measles Case</li>
<li>Mumps Case</li>
<li>Rubella Case</li>
<li>Scarlet Fever Case</li>
<li>Slapped Cheek Syndrome</li>
<li>Hand, Foot &amp; Mouth Case</li>
<li>Pertussis Case</li>
<li>Growing Pains Case</li>
<li>Childhood Limp Case</li>
<li>Irritable Hip Case</li>
<li>Perthes Case</li>
<li>SUFE Case</li>
<li>ADHD Case</li>
<li>Autism Case</li>
<li>Enuresis Case</li>
<li>Child Safeguarding Case</li>
</ul>

Paediatrics Cases

<ul>
<li>General Palliative Case</li>
<li>Palliative Pain Case</li>
<li>Palliative Nausea Case</li>
<li>Palliative Constipation Case</li>
<li>Palliative Secretions Case</li>
<li>Terminal Phase Case</li>
</ul>

Palliative Care Cases

<ul>
<li>Depression Case</li>
<li>DSH/Suicide Case</li>
<li>Postnatal Depression Case</li>
<li>Bipolar Disorder Case</li>
<li>Anxiety (General) Case</li>
<li>GAD Case</li>
<li>Panic Disorder Case</li>
<li>Phobia Case</li>
<li>OCD Case</li>
<li>Psychosis Case</li>
<li>Schizophrenia Case</li>
<li>PTSD Case</li>
<li>Eating DIsorders Case</li>
<li>Delirium Case</li>
<li>Memory Loss Case</li>
<li>Insomnia Case</li>
</ul>

Psychiatry Cases

<ul>
<li>Urine Dipstick Result Case</li>
<li>GFR Drop Case</li>
<li>AKI Case</li>
<li>CKD Case</li>
<li>End Stage Renal Failure Case</li>
<li>Suspected UTI (Female) Case</li>
<li>Suspected UTI (Male) Case</li>
<li>Pyelonephritis Case</li>
<li>Nephrotic Syndrome Case</li>
<li>Glomerulonephritis Case</li>
<li>Polycystic Kidney Disease Case</li>
<li>Renal Stones Case</li>
</ul>

Renal Cases

<ul>
<li>Respiratory Presentations</li>
<li>Respiratory Findings</li>
<li>Cough Case</li>
<li>URTI Case</li>
<li>Chest Infection Case</li>
<li>Suspected Asthma Case</li>
<li>Asthma Review Case</li>
<li>Acute Asthma Case</li>
<li>Suspected COPD Case</li>
<li>COPD Review Case</li>
<li>Acute COPD Case</li>
<li>Pulmonary Embolism Case</li>
<li>Pneumothorax Case</li>
<li>Pleural Effusion Case</li>
<li>Lung Cancer Case</li>
<li>Finger Clubbing Case</li>
<li>Pulmonary Fibrosis Case</li>
<li>Bronchiectasis Case</li>
<li>OSAS Case</li>
<li>Long-term Oxygen Case</li>
<li>Smoking Cessation Case</li>
</ul>

Respiratory Cases

<ul>
<li>Joint Terminology</li>
<li>Joint Pain Case</li>
<li>Joint Swelling Case</li>
<li>Osteoarthritis Case</li>
<li>Rheumatoid Arthritis Case</li>
<li>SLE Case</li>
<li>Ankylosing Spondylitis Case</li>
<li>Osteoporosis Case</li>
<li>Fibromyalgia Case</li>
</ul>

Rheumatology Cases

<ul>
<li>Contraception (General) Case</li>
<li>OCP Request Case</li>
<li>LARC (Coil) Case</li>
<li>LARC (Implant) Case</li>
<li>LARC (Injection) Case</li>
<li>Female Sterilisation Case</li>
<li>Emergency Contraception Case</li>
<li>Period Change Case</li>
<li>Menorrhagia Case</li>
<li>Irregular Periods Case</li>
<li>Menopause &amp; HRT Case</li>
<li>Infertility Case</li>
<li>Incontinence Case</li>
<li>Cervical Screening Case</li>
<li>Cervical Cancer Case</li>
<li>Endometriosis Case</li>
<li>Fibroids Case</li>
<li>PCOS Case</li>
<li>Ovarian Cancer Case</li>
<li>Other Gynae Cancer Case</li>
</ul>

Gynaecology Cases

<ul>
<li>Breast Lump Case</li>
<li>Breast Cancer Case</li>
<li>Mastitis Case</li>
<li>Breast Abscess Case</li>
<li>Breast Cyst Case</li>
<li>Fibroadenoma Case</li>
<li>Nipple Discharge Case</li>
<li>Familial Breast Cancer Case</li>
</ul>

Breast Disease Cases

<ul>
<li>New Antenatal Case</li>
<li>Termination Request Case</li>
<li>Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy</li>
<li>Miscarriage Case</li>
<li>Ectopic Pregnancy Case</li>
<li>Gestational Diabetes Case</li>
<li>Hypertension in Pregnancy</li>
<li>Pre-Eclampsia Case</li>
</ul>

Obstetrics Cases

<ul>
<li>Alcohol Case</li>
<li>Opioids Case</li>
<li>Cannabis Case</li>
</ul>

Substance Misuse Cases

<ul>
<li>Domestic Violence Case</li>
<li>Adult Safeguarding Case</li>
<li>Social Acopia Case</li>
<li>Genetics Case</li>
<li>Learning Difficulty Case</li>
<li>Ethical Case</li>
</ul>

Miscellaneous Cases

If you are a GP trainee preparing for your MRCGP SCA exam, this blog is a must to help you pass. We are lucky to have Dr Irbaz Khan – a GPST3 who passed his SCA exam at the second attempt – share his own experience and journey to SCA success.
- Get SCA Updates and Teaching Emails <a href="https://aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/arora-subscribe-form"> here</a> 
- Register for next Free SCA Webinar <a href="https://aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/events-webinar">here</a> 
- Pass with SCA Ultimate Package <a href="https://aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/course/mrcgp-sca">here</a>

Dr Irbaz Khan shares how he improved his approach to the MRCGP SCA exam after failing his first attempt. Learn the changes he made, how he practised and the habits that helped him reach a score of 100.5.

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How I scored 100.5 in My MRCGP SCA Exam (after failing first time) &#8211; Dr Irbaz Khan

If you are a GP trainee preparing for your MRCGP SCA exam, this blog is a must to help you pass. We are lucky to have Dr Elissa Abi Raad – a GPST3 who recently passed her SCA exam – share her own experience of how she prepared and passed first time.
- Get SCA Updates and Teaching Emails <a href="https://aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/arora-subscribe-form">here</a> 
- Register for next Free SCA Webinar <a href="https://aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/events-webinar">here</a> 
- Pass with SCA Ultimate Package <a href="https://aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/course/mrcgp-sca">here</a>

Dr Elissa Abi Raad shares the approach that helped her pass the MRCGP SCA on her first attempt. Learn how she prepared, structured practice sessions and built confidence for each case.

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How I passed my MRCGP SCA exam first time &#8211; Dr Elissa Abi-Raad

If you are a GP trainee preparing for your MRCGP SCA exam, this blog is a must to help you pass. We are lucky to have Dr Melissa Morton – a GP who recently passed her SCA exam – share her own experience of how she prepared and passed first time.
- Get SCA Updates and Teaching Emails <a href="https://aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/arora-subscribe-form">here</a> 
- Register for next Free SCA Webinar <a href="https://aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/events-webinar">here</a> 
- Pass with SCA Ultimate Package <a href="https://aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/course/mrcgp-sca">here</a>
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Dr Melissa Morton explains how she prepared for the MRCGP SCA and passed on her first attempt. Learn the habits, structure and practice methods that helped her build confidence for every case.

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How I Passed the MRCGP SCA Exam in my first attempt &#8211; Dr Melissa Morton

The MRCGP SCA is one of the three components of the MRCGP, alongside the AKT and workplace based assessment. For many trainees, it is also the most unfamiliar.
Because the SCA is still relatively new, it creates uncertainty. That uncertainty often shows up as nerves. I see this repeatedly in trainees who are clinically strong but underperform on the day. Not because they lack skill, but because anxiety pushes them away from their natural consultation style. Many fall into rigid scripts or forced phrases that do not reflect how they normally work with patients.
The SCA does not reward acting. It rewards clear thinking, safe decision making and structured communication under pressure. When nerves take over, those strengths can disappear.
This guide shares ten practical tips that are often missed in standard revision advice. Each one links directly to what examiners look for, how real candidates lose marks and what you can do differently in your preparation and on the day. These principles form the backbone of how we train doctors in our <a href="https://aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/course/mrcgp-sca" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCA courses and mock exams</a>.

A practical guide to the MRCGP SCA exam focusing on what actually gains marks. Covers consultation habits, expectations and common areas where trainees lose easy marks, with clear actions you can apply in practice.

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10 Things That Gain Marks in MRCGP SCA

..The SCA (Simulated Consultation Assessment) exam is one of the 3 components of MRCGP (the other two being <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/the-akt-exam-what-it-is-and-how-to-prepare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AKT</a> and <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/workplace-based-assessment-wbpa-for-gp-trainees/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WBPA</a>).
The SCA, or Simulated Consultation Assessment, is one of the three components of the MRCGP, alongside the <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/the-akt-exam-what-it-is-and-how-to-prepare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AKT</a> and <a href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/workplace-based-assessment-wbpa-for-gp-trainees/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WBPA</a>. For many GP trainees, it is also the exam that generates the most uncertainty.
If you are reading this, you have likely already started preparing for the SCA and practicing with study partners. Increasingly, this practice takes place online rather than face to face, reflecting busy rotas, geography and limited time. Study group practice can be extremely effective when done well. It can build confidence, improve structure and sharpen decision making. When done poorly, it can reinforce bad habits, create false reassurance and waste valuable preparation time.
The difference is not how often you practice, but how you practice.
This blog focuses on five practical ways to maximise your SCA practice sessions with friends and colleagues. The aim is to help you make each session purposeful, whether you practice online or in person, so your preparation leads to real improvement rather than just activity.
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A practical guide for GP trainees preparing for the MRCGP SCA. Learn how to structure study group practice, avoid common mistakes and turn role play into real exam improvement.

5 Ways to Make Your MRCGP SCA Study Group Practice Work

If you are preparing for the MRCGP SCA (Simulated Consultation Assessment) then this blog is for you!
- Register for our next Free SCA Booster Webinar <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://wp.aroramedicaleducation.co.uk/calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> 
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The MRCGP SCA (Simulated Consultation Assessment): What it is and how to Prepare

MRCGP UK consists of three components – AKT (Applied Knowledge Test), CSA (Clinical Skills Assessment) and WBPA (workplace Based Assessment) and is completed within a UK GP Training Scheme. Completion is necessary for a doctor to complete training in General Practice, allowing them to work as an independent GP in the UK. Doctors who are not part of a UK GP training scheme cannot take the exam.

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