{"id":2976,"date":"2024-01-25T19:49:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T19:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/?page_id=2976"},"modified":"2024-05-30T12:12:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T11:12:36","slug":"exams-and-mrcgp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/exams-and-mrcgp\/","title":{"rendered":"Exams and MRCGP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-nhs-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"#AKT\">AKT<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-nhs-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"#SCA\">SCA<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-nhs-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"#SPEX\">SPEX<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-df6845debb3948a01d492b421e899fb5\" style=\"min-height:360px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1443\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2020\/01\/library-863148_1280.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2020\/01\/library-863148_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2020\/01\/library-863148_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2020\/01\/library-863148_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2020\/01\/library-863148_1280-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"AKT\">Exams and MRCGP<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>To&nbsp;demonstrate competence and fitness to be licensed as a GP, trainees have to pass the MRCGP which consists of these&nbsp;assessments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/mrcgp-exams\/wpba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workplace Based Assessments (WPBA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/training-exams\/mrcgp-exams-overview\/mrcgp-applied-knowledge-test-akt.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Applied Knowledge Test (AKT)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/mrcgp-exams\/simulated-consultation-assessment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/mrcgp-exams\/wpba\/annual-review-of-competence-progression\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Annual Review of Competencies (ARCP)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/primarycare.severndeanery.nhs.uk\/training\/trainees\/sw-gp-assessment-hub\/show\/eportfolio-and-assessments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ARCP Checklist<\/a>. Please also see the <a href=\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/gp-training\/trainees\/meeting-arcp-requirements-and-training-roadmaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meeting ARCP Requirements<\/a> page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:83px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover wp-duotone-231f20-ffffff-2\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2924\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/kelly-sikkema-N3o-leQyFsI-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/kelly-sikkema-N3o-leQyFsI-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/kelly-sikkema-N3o-leQyFsI-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/kelly-sikkema-N3o-leQyFsI-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/kelly-sikkema-N3o-leQyFsI-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/kelly-sikkema-N3o-leQyFsI-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/kelly-sikkema-N3o-leQyFsI-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"AKT\">Applied Knowledge Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The AKT is sat by trainees during or after their ST2 year. Trainees are allowed up to a maximum of four attempts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trainees are entitled to one fully-funded place on a course. If trainees do not succeed in their AKT attempt, they can seek funding for an additional preparation course. Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:26% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/mrcgp-exams\/applied-knowledge-test\/akt-introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-25-at-16.03.32-424x220.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2941 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-25-at-16.03.32-424x220.jpg 424w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-25-at-16.03.32-350x182.jpg 350w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-25-at-16.03.32.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Click on the icon to view further exam information, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preparation resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data interpretation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting trainees with an unsuccessful AKT outcome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following resources have been kindly shared by the Exeter educators conference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collaborative Discussion Document<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Used to guide a meeting with the DiT to support them following an unsuccessful outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-652901ef-eafb-4070-ae0c-2b96c1f358d7\" href=\"http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/Collaborative-Unsuccessful-AKT-Discussion-Document-12.10.23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collaborative discussion document<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/Collaborative-Unsuccessful-AKT-Discussion-Document-12.10.23.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-652901ef-eafb-4070-ae0c-2b96c1f358d7\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-meet Trainee Questionnaire<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Completed ahead of the collaborative discussion. Kindly shared by Somerset VTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-be661682-4d3d-421f-8c44-b730e7eeadc2\" href=\"http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/Unsuccessful-AKT-Pre-meet-Questionnaire-for-Trainee-October232305843009222877882.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Questionnaire<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/Unsuccessful-AKT-Pre-meet-Questionnaire-for-Trainee-October232305843009222877882.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-be661682-4d3d-421f-8c44-b730e7eeadc2\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Tips<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggested tasks aimed at supporting trainees in their preparation for an AKT attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-0056b983-aacc-41c9-8028-fc141724f62d\" href=\"http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/AKT-\u2013-Top-Tips-from-patches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Tips from patches<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/AKT-\u2013-Top-Tips-from-patches.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-0056b983-aacc-41c9-8028-fc141724f62d\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:83px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover wp-duotone-41b6e6-ffffff-8\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2934\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/abby-anaday-Z3fXPuxa15k-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 51%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 51%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/abby-anaday-Z3fXPuxa15k-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/abby-anaday-Z3fXPuxa15k-unsplash-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/abby-anaday-Z3fXPuxa15k-unsplash-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/abby-anaday-Z3fXPuxa15k-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/abby-anaday-Z3fXPuxa15k-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/abby-anaday-Z3fXPuxa15k-unsplash-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"SCA\">Simulated Consultation Assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SCA has replaced the Recorded Consultation Assessment (RCA) as the final professional exam required to achieve MRCGP. It can only be sat during the ST3 year and is usually conducted remotely at the trainees\u2019 host GP practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/mrcgp-exams\/simulated-consultation-assessment\/preparing#Blueprint\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blueprint<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The assessment simulates twelve consultations, each 12 minutes long. Each trainee will be assessed according to a blueprint of the twelve clinical experience groups. Click on the icon for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/mrcgp-exams\/simulated-consultation-assessment\/introduction\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RCGP SCA Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Click on the icon for information for trainers and trainees on the SCA including relevant dates, bookings information, and Q&amp;A webinars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/gp-training\/trainees\/sca-tips-and-preparation-guidance\/\">Bristol GP trainee SCA revision guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3496dfe7f584269b1f63c0a198542c09\">Developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwpgmd.nhs.uk\/sca-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HEE NW<\/a>, this RCGP endorsed SCA toolkit can be used to assist trainers in the analysis of trainee performance and plan educational strategies or activities to focus development of weaker competencies before sitting the exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-55958195a9bafcbc07738b12e042c56e\">Videos with tips on how to make the most of the toolkit can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/mrcgp-exams\/simulated-consultation-assessment\/preparing#Consultation-toolkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwpgmd.nhs.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/North%20West%20Consultation%20Toolkit%20v2.6.pdf\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCA Toolkit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d64559326c338133657fcfb1ab7bd00b\">Trainees are entitled funding to attend one RCGP\/Severn Faculty SCA course. Details and dates of these courses are disseminated via email, but can also be booked here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If trainees are unsuccessful in their first SCA attempt then funding for a further one-day SCA preparation course will be considered on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/mrcgp-exams\/courses\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCA <br>Preparation Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5325727d3b39b73d5a38b42c2e73f40c\">See also SCA Case Example Videos on the RCGP site:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--7\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rcgp.org.uk\/mrcgp-exams\/simulated-consultation-assessment\/preparing#Case-examples\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCA Case Examples<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-repeated wp-duotone-e8edee-41b6e6-10\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2935 is-repeated\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/bristol\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2024\/01\/ResizedImage17893-SPEX-logo.png)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"SPEX\">Support for Performance and Exams Programme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SPEX programme is an highly successful, evidence-based intervention to help Doctors in Training (DiTs) improve communication skills, learn to \u201cConsult like a GP\u201d, and provide revision support for AKT and RCA\/SCA exams based on the award-winning HEE North West Support on Extension Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The South West SPEX programme is a course delivered online during the general practice stages of training to improve exam success rates. The SCA and AKT exams comprise the MRCGP which all GP DiTs will need to pass prior to CCT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--9\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/primarycare.severndeanery.nhs.uk\/training\/trainees\/spex\/\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#000000\">Severn Deanery SPEX Pages<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is comprised of SPEX 1 and SPEX 2, and both are offered by invitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">SPEX 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