Communication Skills MRCGP

This course is designed for GP trainees and practicing doctors who aim to enhance their consultation skills and get ready for the MRCGP Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA). The training emphasizes the structure of consultations, clinical reasoning, patient-centered communication, and practice through scenario-based consultations.

9:00 AM · Kick-off & Exam Strategy — Understand exactly what the SCA tests, learn a proven consultation framework, and calibrate against real marking criteria.

10:15 AM · Simulated Surgery Round 1 — Practise timed SCA-style cases with structured feedback.

12:15 PM · Lunch

1:00 PM · Simulated Surgery Round 2 — Build fluency and sharpen weak areas identified in the morning.

3:30 PM · Break

3:45 PM · Simulated Surgery Round 3 — Consolidate your technique under exam conditions.

5:00 PM · Plenary & Q&A — Final tips, common pitfalls, and your questions answered.