Question 1

How long is each case in the SCA?

Accepted Answer

Each case consists of 3 minutes of reading time followed by a 12-minute consultation, 15 minutes per station in total.

Question 2

How is the SCA marked?

Accepted Answer

Each of the 12 cases is marked across three domains: Data Gathering and Diagnosis (DG&D), Clinical Management and Medical Complexity (CM&MC), and Relating to Others (RTO). Each domain is graded as Clear Pass, Pass, Fail, or Clear Fail. The pass mark is set using the Borderline Regression Method and varies slightly between diets.

Question 3

How many times a year can I sit the SCA?

Accepted Answer

The RCGP runs 9 SCA diets per year, spread roughly monthly throughout the year.

Question 4

Who is eligible to sit the SCA?

Accepted Answer

You must be in ST3 of GP training with active MRCGP membership and up-to-date training records on MyRCGP. The SCA is not open to ST2 candidates.

Question 5

How many attempts am I allowed at the SCA?

Accepted Answer

Candidates who entered GP specialty training before 2 August 2023 are permitted a maximum of 4 attempts. Those who entered on or after 2 August 2023 are permitted a maximum of 6 attempts.

Question 6

When do SCA results come out?

Accepted Answer

Results are released approximately 5 weeks after the exam diet via the RCGP online portal.

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