Resource Hub

A curated list of high-quality resources to support you throughout your GP training journey. 
  

Exam Preparation  

AKT (Applied Knowledge Test) 

Essential resources 

• SPEX AKT webpage 

• RCGP Preparing for AKT 

• RCGP eLearning (including GP SelfTest) 

• AKT Examiner Reports 

• RCGP Curriculum (including Super Condensed Guides) 

Clinical knowledge resources 

• NICE CKS 

• BMJ Best Practice 

• BNF 

Practical Preparation 

• Pearson VUE Test Centre Information 

Additional resources 

• Wessex Exam Game Plan 

• Bradford VTS MRCGP Resources 

• ACE GP Training Podcast – Ep 6 

• Exam Resources – Cornwall GP Training 

SCA (Simulated Consultation Assessment) 

Essential resources 

• SPEX SCA webpage 

• RCGP SCA Guidance and Information 

• RCGP SCA Consultation Toolkit 

Additional resources 

• SPEX: The Big Four to pass the SCA 

• North West England SCA Resources  

Course Information 

• Exam preparation Course Dates webpage 

Consultation Skills Development  

• North West England Consultation Toolkit 

A PDF guide providing tools and frameworks to support and enhance your consultation skills. 

• Damian Kenny’s Consulting Website 
  Features articles and resources focused on improving consultation techniques. 

• TALC (Teaching and Learning Consultation Skills) 

An online learning resource providing practical tools, frameworks and educational materials to support the development of consultation skills in primary care. 

• RCA Calibration Tool (Bolton GP Training Hub) 

A self-assessment tool (relevant to the SCA also) designed to help you practise analysing consultations, build confidence in critiquing your own performance, and calibrate your judgements against standardised examples. 

Support for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) 

• Severn PGME IMG Support 

Dedicated resources and guidance to support International Medical Graduates in navigating training in the South West.