MRCGP SCA Intensive Preparation

MRCGP SCA Intensive preparation course

MRCGP SCA Preparation Intensive Course - Participant Ticket

Saturday 15th August 2026 - LIVE Stream Webinar 9.15am - 5.45pm

£549.00

MRCGP SCA Preparation - Observer Ticket

Saturday 15th August 2026 - LIVE Stream Webinar 9.15am - 5.45pm
Thursday 28th September 2023

Observers will get the same pre-course and post-course learning as participants, and will observe all 12 role plays / see participants getting feedback during the live course, but will not get to practice / get individual feedback. Observers can ask questions via the chat / Q&A function.

£395.00

MRCGP SCA Pass+ Bundle - Participant Ticket (save over £350)

SCA Preparation Course Wednesday 30th September 2026 + 12 months access to GP 100 Case Crammer online course recording + 3 x SCA books + 2 hours 1 to 1 SCA Coaching

~~£1302~~

£949.00

MRCGP SCA Preparation Intensive Course - Participant Ticket

Wednesday 30th September 2026 - LIVE Stream Webinar 9.15am - 5.45pm

£549.00

MRCGP SCA Pass+ Bundle - Participant Ticket (save over £350)

SCA Preparation Course Wednesday 4th November 2026 + 12 months access to GP 100 Case Crammer online course recording + 3 x SCA books + 2 hours 1 to 1 SCA Coaching

~~£1302~~

£949.00

MRCGP SCA Preparation Intensive Course - Participant Ticket

Wednesday 4th November 2026 - LIVE Stream Webinar 9.15am - 5.45pm

£549.00

MRCGP SCA Pass+ Bundle - Participant Ticket (save over £350)

SCA Preparation Course Wednesday 13th January 2027 + 12 months access to GP 100 Case Crammer online course recording + 3 x SCA books + 2 hours 1 to 1 SCA Coaching

~~£1302~~

£949.00

MRCGP SCA Preparation Intensive Course - Participant Ticket

Wednesday 13th January 2027 - LIVE Stream Webinar 9.15am - 5.45pm

£549.00

Course Details

Intensive blended learning MRCGP SCA course with 12 live cases with professional simulated patients, and an opportunity to get detailed individual feedback on all 3 domains you will be marked on in the real exam. Small group - maximum 6 participant spaces per course, so you will get 2 full mock cases with feedback, and observe 10 more cases.

Why choose this MRCGP SCA course?

Intensive and comprehensive preparation for the MRCGP SCA exam- unique blended learning
Start preparing before you attend with our SCA Masterclass half day course (usually £150) / access the recording - this covers key theory and includes 6 interactive SCA cases (4.5+ hours in total)
See 12 cases role played on the day including examples of all 12 case domains used in the SCA
Each doctor will take part in 2 full mock case with detailed individualised feedback
4 months access to our 75 MRCGP SCA cases online to use after the course + bonus videos (worth £99)
Learn through practise throughout the day
Receive constructive and relevant individual feedback from a full mock SCA case
Work with experienced professional simulated patients - male and female
Learn the techniques that will help you boost your scores in all 3 domains
Demonstrations of how to handle difficult areas registrars often struggle with
Ideal for anyone in ST3 that wants to pass the SCA well
Receive a certificate for 12 hours CPD + 20+ hours further learning post course

Interested in joining a fully booked course as an observer, or booking a future SCA course date? Join our waiting list.

“I used your SCA cases as a major part of my preparation for the SCA which I sat in April. I am beyond thrilled to not only have passed first time but passed with a score of 112 / 126!!! Thank you for all your hard work and effort you put into medical education - I have used your resources from sitting AKT" Dr S W - Passed SCA

“Alhamdulillah, I passed the exam!! The emedica course was the only one I did in preparation for the exam and it was extremely useful. I developed a more structured approach to my consultations which helped me in the exam. Thank you very much” Dr A K - Passed SCA

“I appeared in Feb exam. Alhamdulillah passed in first attempt. I found your full day course very use and informative. The individual feedback after each case really helped. The course was designed keeping in mind the SCA format. The sample cases are excellent for preparation with colleagues. The scenarios are practical and help in practicing for SCA. I appreciate the hard working team of Emedica for their time and efforts.” Dr A C - Passed SCA

“Thanks Emedica for the amazing course of SCA. I most appreciated the one to one mocks with Alistar, also the 100 cases and the Emedica cases were so useful and close to the exam. I have passed my SCA first attempt and I’m IMG, really thank you.” Dr L I - Passed SCA

“I would like to express my gratitude for the resources provided by Emedica. I have used it for AKT and SCA and I am happy to say that I have passed the SCA in the March sitting. I used the 69 cases package which I found very helpful during my preparation.” Dr K R - Passed SCA

“Just to say thank you so much for all your help!! I’ve passed SCA on my first attempt!” Dr A B - Passed SCA

“Emedica was very useful in my SCA preparation, and I am glad to have passed at my first sitting.” Dr E B - Passed SCA

“ I have passed the SCA exam in first trial last February. I feel the SCA scenarios in Emedica were very useful as well as the one to one coaching. They were varied and covered multiple areas in the curriculum. I felt the 100 case book was useful and was one of my resources to revise in addition to the CKS guide lines.” Dr H R - Passed SCA

“Thank you so much for all your support and guidance throughout my revision. I passed the SCA in my first sitting in March 2024.” Dr A A - Passed SCA

“I have passed in March. The cases were crucial in me passing!” Dr M B - Passed SCA

“I'm pleased to inform you that I have passed my SCA Exam for the March sitting with a score of 86. I attended your MRCGP SCA Intensive Preparation Course in February and found it immensely helpful. Thanks for all your guidance.” Dr S B - Passed SCA

Run by Dr Mahibur Rahman who passed his CSA in 2007 with merit after passing every case. He has been helping doctors pass their MRCGP exams for over 17 years, and also trained when video submissions were used as part of the licensing exams

Pre Course Study - MRCGP SCA Masterclass videos

RCGP mark scheme for the SCA + what examiners look for
How to hit all the criteria and common reasons for failing
Communication and consultation skills - how to structure a consultation using the CARE structure
Breaking bad news - a structured approach

Course Programme
09.15 Welcome and Introduction + pre-course Q&A
09.30 Full mock SCA cases 1-3 with individual feedback + best practice demos
11.15 Break
11.30 Full mock SCA cases 4-6 with individual feedback + best practice demos
13.15 Lunch break
14.00 Full mock SCA cases 7-9 with individual feedback + best practice demos
15.35 Break
15.50 Full mock SCA cases 10-12 with individual feedback + best practice demos
17.30 Final Tips and Q and A
17.45 Close

Post Course Study

4 months access to the Emedica MRCGP online cases (usually £99)
Additional video lectures and demonstration cases
Access to 75 additional SCA specific cases with detailed mark schemes - use to practise cases
Detailed role play sheets for accurate patient simulation
SCA style candidate sheets for familiarity
Detailed and specific examiner sheets with SCA style mark schemes to assess how you are progressing
Key learning points for discussion and links for further learning for each case

This course has been developed specifically for the MRCGP SCA - it includes a mix of all 12 SCA case domains and includes both telephone and remote video cases with professional simulators. The focus is on learning through realistic practise and individual feedback.

"Varied and challenging cases, lots of learning - just excellent" SCA Course Attendee - Participant

“Enjoyed simulated consultations and demonstrations of how to approach difficult subjects.” SCA Course Attendee - Observer

“Well structured course & helped me to identify things which I can improve on!” SCA Course Attendee - Participant

“Very good cases, high challenge cases, good feedback” SCA Course Attendee - Participant

"Excellent course. Things I liked: 1. A wide variety of cases covered, 2. Interaction throughout, responding to questions, 3. Giving advice on practical aspects of preparation, 4. Breaking cases down into 3 different domains and what is required in each. Thank you so much, really useful!!!" SCA Course Attendee - Observer

"Excellent – liked the interactive nature and the constructive feedback. I used Emedica for my AKT revision. It was a late find in my revision process but I am fully certain that's why I passed the AKT first time. Keep doing what you’re doing! You’re all amazing! Thank you." SCA Course Attendee - Participant

“I took the November SCA and passed first attempt! Thank you for your resources! Loved using your SCA bank as it helps me organise my data gathering, and my management was made more robust and holistic. Dr F A - Passed SCA

“I’m delighted to report I passed first time scoring 86.5 out of 126… So glad I did the course and the 1 to 1 with Alastair. I don’t think I would have passed otherwise…A massive thank you to Alastair for boosting my confidence and focussing on red flags/history which was my weakest area at the time. I used Emedica for both AKT and SCA and passed first time each. Money well spent.” Dr S S - Passed SCA

“I have received my SCA results today, and I passed. Thanks to the 100 case Crammer book. That helped me revise and develop confidence:) Thanks for the great continuing support.” Dr G K - Passed SCA

"I just wanted to let you know that I recently got my results from the January sitting if the SCA and I scored 111 so I just wanted to say a big thank you! I took your day long SCA preparation course at the end of August and I felt it set me up really well for my revision/practice over the next few months. The access to your 69 scenarios provided great practice opportunities and the 100 case crammer was a really helpful but focused knowledge revision tool. Thanks again!" Dr M B - Passed SCA

“Thank you so much. I passed the SCA on my first attempt scoring 99.5 and passing all 12 stations during the January 2024 sitting. I am so grateful I attended your course, and the resources were most helpful. Your SCA Course is the best!” Dr E O - Passed SCA

“I would like to thank you for all your help with my SCA. I passed Alhamdulillah first attempt with 97.5 and found your courses and cases so useful! Dr A N - Passed SCA

“I am pleased to inform you that I have managed to pass SCA. I had used your SCA cases to practice with my friends and that had helped me a lot. Thank you so much for your guidance”. Dr R K - Passed SCA

“I attended both the SCA course and did some 1:1 coaching sessions through yourselves as well. Both were excellent and I'm delighted to let you know I PASSED!” Dr C C - Passed SCA

"I passed the SCA with a score of 98/126. Unexpected but really pleased. I attended your course as an observer and also used your ready cases to practice with and there were really helpful." Dr L T - Passed SCA

“I was pleased to find out today that I passed the SCA. Thank you very much for your help and support. I found the course really useful and it was a great demonstration of the level required to perform well in the exam.” Dr T A - Passed SCA

"I passed! I found emedica useful it was pitched at the right level for the exam. Thank you for the great resource!" Dr S D - Passed SCA

“I got my SCA result today and have passed (Alhamdulillah). I am due to CCT next week. I just wanted to say a big thank you to you. Emedica has been part of my entire GP training journey, starting from MSRA in 2018 to the SCA last month. Giving my AKT felt like attempting just another Emedica mock exam. Practicing with the sims on your SCA course was extremely helpful as well.” Dr H A - Passed SCA

“I passed today with a really good mark! My mock an exam was so valuable and the GP who ran the session was fantastic.” Dr E Y - Passed SCA

We have been helping doctors pass the MRCGP CSA and RCA since the inception of both exams - you can see feedback from past courses below:

MRCGP CSA course feedback

The Course Director and main speaker is Dr Mahibur Rahman. He is a Portfolio GP in Birmingham and a Consultant in Medical Education. He passed the CSA with merit after passing every case, and his article on 10 Tips to pass the CSA was published in InnovAit. He has helped thousands of doctors succeed in their Membership examinations since 2006. He has been involved in helping GP trainers prepare their registrars for the CSA through the MRCGP CSA for Trainers course. You can find out more about him HERE.

Telephone: 0121 744 6433 email: info@emedica.co.uk