General Practice (MRCGP Simulated Consultation Assessment)
Sit your MRCGP SCA having already done it — dozens of times
Practise MRCGP SCA consultations out loud against a simulated patient who responds realistically, any time of day. Get examiner-style feedback on any consultation you finish, in seconds.
What is the MRCGP SCA, and how do you practise for it?
The RCGP Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) for GP specialty trainees: 12 consultations of 12 minutes each, with 3 minutes' reading time before every case, sat remotely from a GP surgery. Most cases are on video and some are audio-only; you may speak to the patient, a parent or carer, or another health or social care professional. No physical examination is assessed. Each case is marked on Data gathering and diagnosis, Clinical management and medical complexity (weighted more heavily), and Relating to others. On MedMock, six of the twelve consultations are themed and six are not, so each is described below; a Full Mock deals all twelve into a fresh order every sitting, so no slot has a known topic. MedMock lets you practise it out loud against an AI patient, with examiner-style feedback on any consultation you finish.
Last updated 29 October 2026
MRCGP SCA practice, on demand
MedMock gives you a simulated patient who responds realistically, available 24/7. Pick a consultation, have a spoken conversation, and ask for examiner-style feedback when you finish, scored against what genuinely matters in the MRCGP SCA.
How it works
Choose a consultation
Pick from the MRCGP SCA consultations — all 12 that MedMock runs, or let MedMock surprise you the way exam day will.
Have the conversation
Speak naturally, out loud. The AI patient responds in real time — with emotions, cues and unexpected turns, just like a real encounter.
Get instant feedback
The moment you finish, you get specific, examiner-style feedback and a score — what you did well, what cost you marks, and precisely what to fix before the next attempt.
Practise every station
MedMock covers the consultations you will face in the MRCGP SCA. Rehearse each one until it feels routine.
Consultation 1 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 1 of 12. A simulated consultation sampled from across the RCGP curriculum. This consultation is not themed, so you are not told the topic in advance, exactly as on the day. Three minutes with the candidate brief, then twelve minutes with the role-player, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague. The real exam is sat remotely with a trained role-player, most cases on video and some audio-only; on MedMock the role-player is an AI you speak to or type to, and there is no video.
Consultation 2 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 2 of 12. A simulated consultation sampled from across the RCGP curriculum. This consultation is not themed, so you are not told the topic in advance, exactly as on the day. Three minutes with the candidate brief, then twelve minutes with the role-player, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague. The real exam is sat remotely with a trained role-player, most cases on video and some audio-only; on MedMock the role-player is an AI you speak to or type to, and there is no video.
Consultation 3 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 3 of 12. A simulated consultation sampled from across the RCGP curriculum. This consultation is not themed, so you are not told the topic in advance, exactly as on the day. Three minutes with the candidate brief, then twelve minutes with the role-player, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague. The real exam is sat remotely with a trained role-player, most cases on video and some audio-only; on MedMock the role-player is an AI you speak to or type to, and there is no video.
Consultation 4 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 4 of 12. A simulated consultation on a long-term condition: type 2 diabetes, hypertension, asthma and COPD are the cases you meet most often here. Unlike the real exam, you know the broad area before you start. Three minutes with the candidate brief, then twelve minutes with the role-player, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague. The real exam is sat remotely with a trained role-player, most cases on video and some audio-only; on MedMock the role-player is an AI you speak to or type to, and there is no video.
Consultation 5 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 5 of 12. A simulated mental-health consultation: depression, eating disorders, generalised anxiety, panic disorder and OCD are the cases you meet most often here. Unlike the real exam, you know the broad area before you start. Three minutes with the candidate brief, then twelve minutes with the role-player, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague. The real exam is sat remotely with a trained role-player, most cases on video and some audio-only; on MedMock the role-player is an AI you speak to or type to, and there is no video.
Consultation 6 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 6 of 12. A simulated paediatric consultation — the patient is a child or young person: atopic eczema, ADHD, autism, croup and childhood urinary infection are the cases you meet most often here. Unlike the real exam, you know the broad area before you start. Three minutes with the candidate brief, then twelve minutes with the role-player, who is the child's parent or carer, or a professional colleague raising a concern about them — MedMock never voices a child. The real exam is sat remotely with a trained role-player, most cases on video and some audio-only; on MedMock the role-player is an AI you speak to or type to, and there is no video.
Consultation 7 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 7 of 12. A simulated consultation in women's and reproductive health: menopause, heavy menstrual bleeding, amenorrhoea and gynaecological cancer are the cases you meet most often here. Unlike the real exam, you know the broad area before you start. Three minutes with the candidate brief, then twelve minutes with the role-player, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague. The real exam is sat remotely with a trained role-player, most cases on video and some audio-only; on MedMock the role-player is an AI you speak to or type to, and there is no video.
Consultation 8 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 8 of 12. A simulated consultation with an older adult: dementia, osteoarthritis, chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and Parkinson's disease are the cases you meet most often here. Unlike the real exam, you know the broad area before you start. Three minutes with the candidate brief, then twelve minutes with the role-player, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague. The real exam is sat remotely with a trained role-player, most cases on video and some audio-only; on MedMock the role-player is an AI you speak to or type to, and there is no video.
Consultation 9 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 9 of 12. A simulated consultation sampled from across the RCGP curriculum. This consultation is not themed, so you are not told the topic in advance, exactly as on the day. Three minutes with the candidate brief, then twelve minutes with the role-player, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague. The real exam is sat remotely with a trained role-player, most cases on video and some audio-only; on MedMock the role-player is an AI you speak to or type to, and there is no video.
Consultation 10 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 10 of 12. A simulated consultation about cancer or end-of-life care: lung, breast, ovarian and colorectal cancer, advanced dementia and end-stage heart failure are the cases you meet most often here. Unlike the real exam, you know the broad area before you start. This consultation is themed tightly on cancer and end-of-life care. Three minutes with the candidate brief, then twelve minutes with the role-player, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague. The real exam is sat remotely with a trained role-player, most cases on video and some audio-only; on MedMock the role-player is an AI you speak to or type to, and there is no video.
Consultation 11 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 11 of 12. A simulated consultation sampled from across the RCGP curriculum. This consultation is not themed, so you are not told the topic in advance, exactly as on the day. Three minutes with the candidate brief, then twelve minutes with the role-player, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague. The real exam is sat remotely with a trained role-player, most cases on video and some audio-only; on MedMock the role-player is an AI you speak to or type to, and there is no video.
Consultation 12 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 12 of 12. A simulated consultation sampled from across the RCGP curriculum. This consultation is not themed, so you are not told the topic in advance, exactly as on the day. Three minutes with the candidate brief, then twelve minutes with the role-player, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague. The real exam is sat remotely with a trained role-player, most cases on video and some audio-only; on MedMock the role-player is an AI you speak to or type to, and there is no video.
Sample MRCGP SCA questions
Two questions from the topics that come up most in MedMock's MRCGP SCA bank.
“A 79-year-old man with advanced lung cancer wants to discuss his wishes regarding resuscitation. He is currently stable but wishes to document his decision to refuse cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Conduct a ReSPECT discussion.”
“A 22-year-old has vaginal discharge and pelvic discomfort after a new sexual partner. Conduct a focused consultation and agree a safe management plan.”
Example scenarios
A sample of the MRCGP SCA scenarios you can practise, each as a spoken conversation.
“Hannah Price, 28, female. Consultation type: video. Six weeks postnatal after a caesarean section; no previous mental health history; last entry: postnatal check booked.”
“Leo Adeyemi, 4, male. Calling: his mother, Grace Adeyemi. Consultation type: telephone consultation. Immunisations up to date; no regular medication.”
MRCGP SCA dates 2026–27
The next MRCGP SCA sitting we hold is: 12-15 Jan 2027. Checked against RCGP on 23 September 2026.
Time until 12-15 Jan 2027
— d — h — m — sThe SCA runs as monthly UK sittings; book via your MyRCGP portal.
Exam dates change. MedMock is not affiliated with RCGP; confirm every date, application window and venue on the official site before you book. RCGP
MRCGP SCA practice — your questions answered
How does the feedback work?
When you finish a consultation you can have it marked, and the scorecard comes back in seconds — what you did well, what cost you marks, and exactly what to work on next. Scorecards, mark schemes and model answers are included at no extra credit cost.
Can I practise specific MRCGP SCA consultations?
Yes. You can pick any of the 12 consultations to drill a weak area, or run a mixed set to simulate the real exam.
How much does it cost?
You can start with a one-off £5 taster: 30 credits, which is 30 minutes of speaking practice, with no subscription. After that, or at any time, you can choose a monthly plan, which includes a monthly credit allowance. Current prices are on the pricing page.
Formats change from year to year: check the official candidate guidance or applicant handbook from the body that runs your exam or interview (the Royal Colleges, NHS England, the GMC and others) for your sitting.
Ready for your MRCGP SCA?
Rehearse real MRCGP SCA scenarios out loud and get instant, examiner-style feedback.
- Instant, personalised feedback
- Real voice-to-voice conversation
- Repeatable attempts, a different run every time
Guides to help you prepare
Be ready for your MRCGP SCA before the day
Start with the £5 taster, a one-off payment for 30 credits: practise MRCGP SCA scenarios out loud and get any of them marked when you are ready.
Practise MRCGP SCA consultations