Demonstrating professionalism and competency as part of global skills.

Why GP Trainees Must Seek Experience in Specialist-Managed Cases

Managing the ‘Clueless Teenager/Young Adult’ in the SCA Exam

For GP trainees and IMG Doctors Preparing for the RCGP SCA Exam.

The Elderly Patient.

Our Recommendation:

Introduction: Understanding the SCA and PTSD in Context

Understanding the Cultural Difference: UK vs Home Country

The RCGP published its SCA performance interim report at the end of last year. It showed, among other things, that the IMG pass rate in the SCA stood at 51.5% and the UK Graduate at 94%. To put this into context, 1 in every 2 IMGs fail the SCA.

Introduction. Developing the skill to sensitively manage embarrassed patients is a vital competency for every GP trainee. In primary care, consultations often involve deeply personal or socially sensitive topics—ranging from sexual health and mental wellbeing to incontinence, substance misuse, and intimate partner violence. Many patients feel ashamed, judged, or anxious when disclosing such issues, which can lead to avoidance, incomplete histories, or missed diagnoses.

Managing a Blasé Patient in Primary Care

Why the Bio-psycho-social Model is Essential.