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Elite Exam's Game Plan - Recommend practice, top tips, study resources, mindset shifts, and the role of mentorship in exam success.

Whether you’re an IMG learning to adapt to UK consultation styles or a UK trainee aiming to polish your technique, role-plays and mock sessions help bridge the gap between study and performance.

Learn how to confidently manage consultations on gender dysphoria in primary care. This expert guide for GP trainees covers risk assessment, cultural sensitivity, safeguarding, consultation phrases, and exam-ready strategies for the RCGP SCA.

This guide explores the difficulties encountered during consultations and provides useful phrases for impactful discussions around opioid abuse with patients. To help SCA candidates structure their consultation, we have included exam-ready, culturally appropriate words to use while assessing opioid dependency and abuse.

Master confidentiality in UK general practice. Learn key consultation phrases, scenarios & portfolio tips for the SCA exam. Tailored for IMG GP trainees.

Master sensitive paternity test consultations. A practical guide for IMG GPs preparing for the RCGP SCA exam with ethical tips, legal advice, and phrases.

This guide is designed to help you not only understand what is expected of you in the RCGP SCA exam but also to support your development into a culturally competent and ethically aware GP.

We present our 'must-have Elderly care questions'. Caring for elderly patients is a complex process that requires a blend of medical knowledge, empathy, strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and compassion.

When facing an angry patient during the RCGP SCA exam—or in real-life general practice—you are essentially dealing with a dual-layered consultation. This means you’re expected to skilfully manage two distinct but interconnected issues.

PTSD is a condition that may present in subtle ways. It is vital that the GP recognises the pattern, explores gently, and responds with clarity and empathy.

In the UK, the context, indications, and access to circumcision are significantly different, guided by evidence-based medical practice, safeguarding standards, and NHS policy.

Failure occurs when candidates adopt a narrow biomedical focus, overlooking essential psychosocial elements. Simply put, neglecting holistic care in mental health consultations can turn an "easy pass" into a critical fail.

This condition demands sensitive exploration of mental health, disordered eating, and diabetes control in a compassionate, non-judgemental way.

The RCGP doesn’t just assess your ability to diagnose and treat—it measures your readiness to practise independently and safely as a GP in the UK.

One of the hallmarks of good clinical care is knowing when to say no—and how to say it well. GPs are not expected to say "yes" to everything.

This type of presentation can be especially tricky, as it often falls outside the more structured, symptom-led consultations many are trained in.

Orchidectomy, while often a necessary and life-saving procedure, can have far-reaching implications that go beyond the operating theatre.

Safeguarding is not about punishment or blame—it is about early support, safety, and collaboration. While these conversations can be emotionally charged and culturally complex, they are also deeply rewarding and vital to good primary care.

A comprehensive consultation must explore motivations, ensure fully informed consent, and manage both clinical and psychosocial elements.

Dealing with cases of FGM can be challenging, but by applying a structured and compassionate approach, GPs can ensure that they provide the best care while protecting those at risk.

For GP trainees preparing for the RCGP SCA and real-world practice, being able to recognise and manage embarrassment with empathy and professionalism is key.

Choosing an exam date is a personal decision, but that decision should be made with insight, guidance, and a clear understanding of what readiness looks like. One of your key allies in this journey is your Educational Supervisor (ES).

Acknowledging a possible diagnosis such as dyslexia or dyscalculia can feel especially daunting. The truth is, hiding a suspected learning difficulty or struggling in silence can create far more challenges down the line.

For IMGs, navigating this type of consultation within a British cultural framework can feel unfamiliar at first — but with the right strategies, you can approach it with clarity and confidence.