{"id":2018,"date":"2020-10-14T18:52:21","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T18:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/boltongptraining.org.uk\/?page_id=1222"},"modified":"2025-09-23T15:00:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T14:00:10","slug":"mrcgp-examinations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bolton\/mrcgp-examinations\/","title":{"rendered":"MRCGP Examinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-nhsblocks-heroblock nhsuk-hero nhsuk-hero--image nhsuk-hero--image-description\" style=\"background-image:url(http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bolton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2021\/02\/HEE_Midwife-30561.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-color:#005eb8\"><div class=\"nhsuk-hero__overlay\"><div class=\"nhsuk-width-container\"><div class=\"nhsuk-grid-row\"><div class=\"nhsuk-grid-column-two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nhsblocks-heroinner nhsuk-hero-content\"><h1 class=\"nhsuk-u-margin-bottom-3\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">MRCGP Exams<\/h1><p class=\"nhsuk-body-l nhsuk-u-margin-bottom-0\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">Applied Knowledge Test and the Recorded Consultation Assessment<\/p><span class=\"nhsuk-hero__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>This page will contain links to useful resources to help with examination preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <nav class=\"nhsuk-contents-list\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Headings on this page\">\n        <h2 class=\"nhsuk-u-visually-hidden\">Contents<\/h2>\n        <ol class=\"nhsuk-contents-list__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\n                <li class=\"nhsuk-contents-list__item\">\n                    <a class=\"nhsuk-contents-list__link js-scroll-to\" href=\"#nhs-block-anchor-0\">Guide to Examinations<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n\n\t\t\t\n                <li class=\"nhsuk-contents-list__item\">\n                    <a class=\"nhsuk-contents-list__link js-scroll-to\" href=\"#nhs-block-anchor-1\">Applied Knowledge Test<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n\n\t\t\t\n                <li class=\"nhsuk-contents-list__item\">\n                    <a class=\"nhsuk-contents-list__link js-scroll-to\" href=\"#nhs-block-anchor-2\">Statistics<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n\n\t\t\t\n                <li class=\"nhsuk-contents-list__item\">\n                    <a class=\"nhsuk-contents-list__link js-scroll-to\" href=\"#nhs-block-anchor-3\">Recorded Consultation Assessment<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n\n\t\t\t        <\/ol>\n    <\/nav>\n\t\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bolton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2020\/10\/RCGP-exam-entrance-2_330x330px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1225\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-nhs-bright-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" id=\"nhs-block-anchor-0\">Guide to Examinations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-nhs-light-grey-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Remember the best preparation for both exams is seeing patients and seeking feedback on your consultations.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health Education England Northwest <a href=\"https:\/\/nwpgmd.nhs.uk\/policies-guidance\">links to useful documents<\/a> for trainees and trainers on preparing for the RCA exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gptraining.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GP Training Support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nhsblocks-panel1 is-style-panel-with-label nhsuk-card\"><div class=\"nhsuk-card__content\"><h2>Exam FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2><div class=\"nhsuk-card__description\">\n\n<p>See the RCGP website for up to date examination information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/training-exams\/mrcgp-exam-overview.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/training-exams\/mrcgp-exam-overview.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-nhsblocks-reveal1 nhsuk-details\"><summary class=\"nhsuk-details__summary\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"details-content-\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"nhsuk-details__summary-text\">Can I apply for study leave for private study days prior to an exam?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"nhsuk-details__text\" id=\"details-content-\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><p><em>[HEE NW] does not encourage the taking of private study leave for any reason. This includes exam preparation, as the best preparation for both AKT and CSA is consulting and reflecting on casework.<\/em><\/p><p><em>The AKT and CSA are both mandatory exams and attendance should be allowed without having to use any of your study leave days.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-nhsblocks-reveal1 nhsuk-details\"><summary class=\"nhsuk-details__summary\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"details-content-\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"nhsuk-details__summary-text\">If I am taking one of the mandatory exams (as stated above), does this count as one of my study leave days?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"nhsuk-details__text\" id=\"details-content-\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><p><em>No this will be regarded as professional leave and will not be recorded as a study leave day and or be deducted from your annual allowance (30 days per year). However, if you are taking a non-mandatory exam then this will need to be approved by your Educational Supervisor\/TPD and will be recorded as a study leave day.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>HEE NW study leave guidance: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwpgmd.nhs.uk\/gpst-study-leave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.nwpgmd.nhs.uk\/gpst-study-leave<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/mrcgp-exams\/applied-knowledge-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Applied Knowledge Test (AKT)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/mrcgp-exams\/simulated-consultation-assessment\">Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-nhsblocks-nhsbutton alignright nhsuk-button\"><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-nhs-bright-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" id=\"nhs-block-anchor-1\">Applied Knowledge Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/mrcgp-exams\/applied-knowledge-test\/akt-preparing\">RCGP &#8220;Preparing for the AKT&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradfordvts.co.uk\/mrcgp\/akt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bradford VTS Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bolton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/09\/ST2-2025-Intro-.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of ST2 2025 Intro.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-d86a6129-ef3d-4382-81ed-4ac3a031fc45\" href=\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bolton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/09\/ST2-2025-Intro-.pdf\">ST2 2025 Intro<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bolton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/09\/ST2-2025-Intro-.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-d86a6129-ef3d-4382-81ed-4ac3a031fc45\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bolton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2019\/10\/Mental-Health-Oct-2019.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Mental Health Oct 2019.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-0a4f1887-9753-420b-ab1e-320fc5663aa8\" href=\"http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bolton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2019\/10\/Mental-Health-Oct-2019.pdf\">Mental Health Oct 2019<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bolton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2019\/10\/Mental-Health-Oct-2019.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-0a4f1887-9753-420b-ab1e-320fc5663aa8\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-nhs-bright-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" id=\"nhs-block-anchor-2\">Statistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Statistics | Sensitivity &amp; 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Although this tool was designed to help prepare for this, we still recommend using it to help calibrate trainees and trainers as to how RCGP examiners grade the exam, as the marking schemes for the three most recent MRCGP exams (CSA, RCA and now SCA) have been remarkably similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nhs-light-blue-background-color has-background\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bolton\/mrcgp-examinations\/rca-calibration-tool\/\">MRCGP Consultation Calibration Tool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bolton\/mrcgp-examinations\/rca-calibration-tool\/\" class=\"wp-block-nhsblocks-nhsbutton alignright nhsuk-button is-style-green\">Let&#8217;s Calibrate!<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"nhsuk-card__description\">This page will contain links to useful resources to help with examination preparation. 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