General Practice (MRCGP Simulated Consultation Assessment)
Sit your MRCGP SCA having already done it — dozens of times
Practise the real MRCGP SCA consultations out loud against a simulated patient who responds realistically, any time of day. Get instant, examiner-style feedback after every encounter — no study partner, no booking, no waiting.
What is the MRCGP SCA, and how do you practise for it?
The MRCGP SCA is a spoken clinical exam that assesses how you take histories, explain information, and handle patients and colleagues under timed conditions. The most effective way to prepare is to rehearse the real consultations out loud — with MedMock you practise them against a realistic AI patient any time of day and get instant, examiner-style feedback after every one.
Last reviewed September 2026
⏳ Count down to the next MRCGP SCA sittingYou can know the medicine and still freeze on the call
The MRCGP SCA tests more than what you know — it tests what you can do with a real person in front of you, under time pressure. You can read every guideline and still mishandle the opening line, miss the patient's cue, or run out of time.
There is only one way to address this: practise out loud, repeatedly. The difficulty is finding someone to practise with. Study partners cancel, seniors are busy, and courses cost hundreds of pounds and book out months ahead — so most candidates arrive under-rehearsed and rely on adrenaline on the day.
MRCGP SCA practice, on demand
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.
MedMock gives you a simulated patient who responds realistically, available 24/7. Pick a consultation, have a genuine spoken conversation, and get instant, examiner-style feedback the moment you finish — scored against what genuinely matters in the MRCGP SCA. No rota conflicts, no study partner, no waiting your turn. Simply practise whenever you have a few minutes.
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.
Why candidates practise with MedMock
Practise out loud, any time
No study partner, no booking, no rota clash. Open MedMock at 6am or midnight and run a full consultation in minutes.
All 12 consultations, endless variations
You will never simply memorise answers. Each run is different, so you build the real skill — adapting in the moment.
Examiner-level feedback in seconds
Know exactly where you lost marks and how to address it, instead of guessing why a mock session went poorly.
Turn nerves into muscle memory
By the time you sit the MRCGP SCA, the format feels familiar — because you have already done it dozens of times.
A fraction of the cost of courses
Avoid the hundreds of pounds you would spend on a one-off exam course, and practise a deep bank of scenarios instead.
Practise anywhere, from your phone
On a break, during the commute, between lessons or shifts — your preparation goes wherever you do.
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 with a trained role-player, sampled from across the RCGP curriculum — 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, on video or audio-only, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague.
Consultation 2 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 2 of 12. A simulated consultation with a trained role-player, sampled from across the RCGP curriculum — 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, on video or audio-only, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague.
Consultation 3 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 3 of 12. A simulated consultation with a trained role-player, sampled from across the RCGP curriculum — 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, on video or audio-only, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague.
Consultation 4 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 4 of 12. A simulated consultation with a trained role-player, sampled from across the RCGP curriculum — 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, on video or audio-only, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague.
Consultation 5 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 5 of 12. A simulated consultation with a trained role-player, sampled from across the RCGP curriculum — 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, on video or audio-only, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague.
Consultation 6 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 6 of 12. A simulated consultation with a trained role-player, sampled from across the RCGP curriculum — 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, on video or audio-only, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague.
Consultation 7 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 7 of 12. A simulated consultation with a trained role-player, sampled from across the RCGP curriculum — 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, on video or audio-only, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague.
Consultation 8 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 8 of 12. A simulated consultation with a trained role-player, sampled from across the RCGP curriculum — 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, on video or audio-only, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague.
Consultation 9 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 9 of 12. A simulated consultation with a trained role-player, sampled from across the RCGP curriculum — 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, on video or audio-only, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague.
Consultation 10 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 10 of 12. A simulated consultation with a trained role-player, sampled from across the RCGP curriculum — 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, on video or audio-only, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague.
Consultation 11 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 11 of 12. A simulated consultation with a trained role-player, sampled from across the RCGP curriculum — 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, on video or audio-only, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague.
Consultation 12 of 12 (simulated)
Consultation 12 of 12. A simulated consultation with a trained role-player, sampled from across the RCGP curriculum — 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, on video or audio-only, who may be a patient, a parent or carer, or a professional colleague.
Example scenarios
A sample of the scenarios you will practise — each plays out as a live, spoken conversation, not a script to read.
“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 practice — your questions answered
How realistic is MedMock's MRCGP SCA practice?
Every scenario is built around the real MRCGP SCA format and the domains examiners assess. You speak out loud and the AI patient responds in real time, so it feels far closer to the day than reading notes or rehearsing silently.
How does the feedback work?
As soon as you finish a consultation, MedMock gives you instant, examiner-style feedback and a score — highlighting what you did well, what cost you marks, and exactly what to work on next.
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.
Do I need a study partner or a fixed time slot?
No. That is the point — MedMock is available 24/7 and you practise alone, out loud, whenever it suits you. No coordinating diaries, no waiting for a course date.
Is MedMock right for me if I am sitting the MRCGP SCA?
If your MRCGP SCA exam involves speaking — histories, explanations, breaking news, dealing with patients and colleagues — then spoken rehearsal is exactly what MedMock is built for.
How much does it cost?
Far less than a one-off exam course. Every plan includes a monthly credit allowance, and everyone starts with a free trial — no card required — so you can see how it works before paying. See current options on our pricing page.
Disclaimer: National medical recruitment formats and Royal College examination criteria are subject to change annually. While Medmock checks each format against the latest published guidance from the responsible body (the Royal Colleges, the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians, NHS England, the GMC and others), always consult your official candidate guidance or applicant handbook for the definitive, up-to-date station requirements for your specific cohort.
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, endless variations
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