GPST Entry, Situational Judgement Tests, Specialty Training

MSRA revision tips: how I passed my MSRA with a score of 618 and got offers for GP and CAMHS in London!

December 16, 2020April 11, 2023 GP Training Support

The MSRA is an important part of the assessment process for entry into specialty training at ST1 / CT1 level for many different specialties. In this article Dr Georgina Ormerod shares here experience of how she managed to get one of the highest scores in the country while juggling studying with work and young children, and her tips on how to prepare effectively. I finished my Foundation Training just in time for Christmas after a bumpy ride with multiple high risk pregnancies and was planning to enjoy some time with my family and finally have the thinking space to work … Continue reading MSRA revision tips: how I passed my MSRA with a score of 618 and got offers for GP and CAMHS in London!

GP Training, MRCGP Exams, Uncategorized

Tackling the MRCGP AKT – How I Passed with a Score of 92.5%

December 16, 2020April 26, 2023 gptraining

Dr Jennifer Patel is a GP trainee from South Manchester, North West England. Her AKT was postponed in April 2020 during the Covid pandemic, but she took the exam a few months later in August, passing first time with a … Continue reading Tackling the MRCGP AKT – How I Passed with a Score of 92.5%

GP Registrar, MRCGP Exams

My experience of preparing for the MRCGP RCA as an IMG – 10 tips to help you pass the RCA

October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 gptraining

The MRCGP Recorded Consultation Assessment (RCA) has replaced the MRCGP CSA during the current coronavirus pandemic and will be running until at least August 2021. The pass rates for the CSA have always shown a significant difference between international medical … Continue reading My experience of preparing for the MRCGP RCA as an IMG – 10 tips to help you pass the RCA

GP Registrar, MRCGP Exams

How I Passed My MRCGP AKT Resit – Tips To Boost Your Scores

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 gptraining

The MRCGP AKT is a challenging exam, with a significant number of doctors failing each sitting (the mean pass rate over the last 2 years has been about 67%). For a lot of doctors, this is the first time they … Continue reading How I Passed My MRCGP AKT Resit – Tips To Boost Your Scores

GP Registrar, MRCGP Exams

How I passed my RCA – 15 Tips for the MRCGP Recorded Consultation Assessment

August 27, 2020August 26, 2021 GP Training Support

The MRCGP CSA has been replaced during the current coronavirus pandemic with the Recorded Consultation Assessment (RCA). The RCA will be running until at least August 2021. As this is a new assessment, many registrars have asked how they can … Continue reading How I passed my RCA – 15 Tips for the MRCGP Recorded Consultation Assessment

GP Careers

Working as a locum GP – advantages and disadvantages

July 13, 2020July 22, 2020 GP Training Support

Working as a locum GP is a common starting point for many newly qualified GPs, with some doctors choosing to work as a freelance GP long term. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman looks at some of the advantages and disadvantages … Continue reading Working as a locum GP – advantages and disadvantages

GP Careers

Salaried GP Posts – Advantages and Disadvantages

July 12, 2020July 13, 2020 GPJobs.org Admin

Dr Mahibur Rahman Many doctors spend a large part of their careers working in a salaried capacity. For some doctors, it is the first step on the path to a partnership, for others, working as a salaried GP bring the … Continue reading Salaried GP Posts – Advantages and Disadvantages

GP Careers

Becoming a GP partner – advantages and disadvantages

July 11, 2020July 13, 2020 gptraining

Like any GP career choice, there are many advantages and disadvantages in becoming a partner. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman outlines some of the key pros and cons of this option. Advantages of being a GP partner Control As … Continue reading Becoming a GP partner – advantages and disadvantages

GP Registrar, GP Training, MRCGP Exams

How to pass the MRCGP CSA – tips from a high scorer

June 5, 2018July 9, 2018 GP Training Support

Dr. Safiya Virji The MRCGP CSA examination is a challenging exam. Dr Safiya Virji sat and passed the exam on her first attempt with one of the top scores in the country. In this article she shares some tips on … Continue reading How to pass the MRCGP CSA – tips from a high scorer

GP Registrar, GP Training, MRCGP Exams

How to pass the MRCGP AKT – tips for effective preparation from a high scorer

June 4, 2018July 31, 2018 GP Training Support

MRCGP AKT Revision – Tips for effective preparation Dr Razwan Ali The MRCGP AKT exam is a challenging test of applied knowledge in a GP setting, covering clinical medicine, statistics and evidence based practice, and organisational aspects of general practice. … Continue reading How to pass the MRCGP AKT – tips for effective preparation from a high scorer