MENTOR MRCGP COURSES
RESOURCES
The nMRCGP has been compulsory for GP ST's from August 2007.
It is the exit exam to the ST3 year and successful completion will grant a CCT.
There are 3 aspects to the exam:
(click on links for more info from the RCGP)
1. A Work Based Assessment (WBPA)
Formative/Summative assessments which will need to be logged on an e-portfolio.
2. The AKT (Applied Knowledge Test)
- 200 items in 3 hours :
Single Best Answer and EMQ
Data and Image Interpretation
New Question Formats from Autumn 2010
e.g. free text answers
80% Clinical Medicine
10% Critical Appraisal
10% Administration
Sample RCGP AKT PAPER update June 2010
Online AKT Resources:
It is of paramount importance to always look at the RCGP AKT statments which are
released after each sitting.
CLICK HERE FOR AKT SUMMARY REPORTS
These highlight curriculum areas which were performed poorly on and will be tested
again.
The area that most candidates perform poorly in is Critical Appraisal - a skill that is
not well taught.
Utilise the link below - it gives a fantastic introduction to critical appraisal.
Critical Appraisal : An Introduction
BMJ 1997 - Trisha Greenhalgh - How to read a paper: Assessing the
methodological quality of published papers (the series can be downloaded free
from www.bmj.com)
Hot Topics - focus on what is Hot! Look at NICE, CKS Guidance 3-6 months prior to
the exam. The RCGP have also published questions on their Essential Knowledge
Update and E-learning modules as part of CPD. Very topical with free MCQs so do
check them out! Click the link to E-learning opposite.
3. Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA)
13 x 10 mins Simulated Surgery with Role Players
From Autumn 2010 all 13 cases will be marked and an aggregate mark will be
produced. The passmark will be determined after analysis of the performance of the
ST3's sitting on the day and therefore will vary with each sitting.
READ DR GIAM'S CSA TOP TIPS ARTICLES - PULSE
Go to www.pulsetoday.co.uk to access
(type "Nigel Giam" into search to locate articles)
Download all articles here:
1. Finding Your Way Through The CSA (14/10/10)
2. A Confucian Approach To The CSA (26/10/10)
3. Patient Centred Approach - Urban CSA Myths (11/10/10)
4. History Taking in the CSA- Part 1 (19/11/10)
5. History Taking in the CSA- Part 2 (26/11/10)
6. The Art of Managing Uncertainty (04/01/2011)
7. CSA Study Groups - Top Tips To Success (13/01/2011)
MENTOR CSA CONSULTS
Dr Giam is currently producing an online bank and DVD of CSA type consultations
which will complement and consolidate approach and technique for the exam. The
cases covered will be different from those on the course and will encompass ethical
scenarios, diagnostic uncertainty and high challenge consultations.
MENTOR CSA CONSULTS - PILOT CASE 1 - HEADACHE
MENTOR CSA CONSULTS - PILOT CASE 2 - FACIAL PAIN
Online CSA Resources:
Dr. Giam's Top Tips To Passing The CSA
A synopsis of how to break down the CSA consultation into manageable pieces and
how to best demonstrate competency in the CSA marking domains.
Download by clicking HERE
Watch the Podcast - Top Tips to CSA Success
CLICK HERE
DR GIAM'S CSA MARKING TEMPLATE
FREE DOWNLOAD
RCGP On Line CSA Resources
RCGP CSA Grade Descriptors
What encompasses a Clear / Marginal Pass and a Marginal / Clear Fail
RCGP Feedback - Advice on CSA Technique
Formative feedback given in the 16 areas of performance.
RCGP Feeback - Why Candidates Fail The CSA
Key behaviours identified in those failing the CSA
It is the exit exam to the ST3 year and successful completion will grant a CCT.
There are 3 aspects to the exam:
(click on links for more info from the RCGP)
1. A Work Based Assessment (WBPA)
Formative/Summative assessments which will need to be logged on an e-portfolio.
2. The AKT (Applied Knowledge Test)
- 200 items in 3 hours :
Single Best Answer and EMQ
Data and Image Interpretation
New Question Formats from Autumn 2010
e.g. free text answers
80% Clinical Medicine
10% Critical Appraisal
10% Administration
Sample RCGP AKT PAPER update June 2010
Online AKT Resources:
It is of paramount importance to always look at the RCGP AKT statments which are
released after each sitting.
CLICK HERE FOR AKT SUMMARY REPORTS
These highlight curriculum areas which were performed poorly on and will be tested
again.
The area that most candidates perform poorly in is Critical Appraisal - a skill that is
not well taught.
Utilise the link below - it gives a fantastic introduction to critical appraisal.
Critical Appraisal : An Introduction
BMJ 1997 - Trisha Greenhalgh - How to read a paper: Assessing the
methodological quality of published papers (the series can be downloaded free
from www.bmj.com)
Hot Topics - focus on what is Hot! Look at NICE, CKS Guidance 3-6 months prior to
the exam. The RCGP have also published questions on their Essential Knowledge
Update and E-learning modules as part of CPD. Very topical with free MCQs so do
check them out! Click the link to E-learning opposite.
3. Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA)
13 x 10 mins Simulated Surgery with Role Players
From Autumn 2010 all 13 cases will be marked and an aggregate mark will be
produced. The passmark will be determined after analysis of the performance of the
ST3's sitting on the day and therefore will vary with each sitting.
READ DR GIAM'S CSA TOP TIPS ARTICLES - PULSE
Go to www.pulsetoday.co.uk to access
(type "Nigel Giam" into search to locate articles)
Download all articles here:
1. Finding Your Way Through The CSA (14/10/10)
2. A Confucian Approach To The CSA (26/10/10)
3. Patient Centred Approach - Urban CSA Myths (11/10/10)
4. History Taking in the CSA- Part 1 (19/11/10)
5. History Taking in the CSA- Part 2 (26/11/10)
6. The Art of Managing Uncertainty (04/01/2011)
7. CSA Study Groups - Top Tips To Success (13/01/2011)
MENTOR CSA CONSULTS
Dr Giam is currently producing an online bank and DVD of CSA type consultations
which will complement and consolidate approach and technique for the exam. The
cases covered will be different from those on the course and will encompass ethical
scenarios, diagnostic uncertainty and high challenge consultations.
MENTOR CSA CONSULTS - PILOT CASE 1 - HEADACHE
MENTOR CSA CONSULTS - PILOT CASE 2 - FACIAL PAIN
Online CSA Resources:
Dr. Giam's Top Tips To Passing The CSA
A synopsis of how to break down the CSA consultation into manageable pieces and
how to best demonstrate competency in the CSA marking domains.
Download by clicking HERE
Watch the Podcast - Top Tips to CSA Success
CLICK HERE
DR GIAM'S CSA MARKING TEMPLATE
FREE DOWNLOAD
RCGP On Line CSA Resources
RCGP CSA Grade Descriptors
What encompasses a Clear / Marginal Pass and a Marginal / Clear Fail
RCGP Feedback - Advice on CSA Technique
Formative feedback given in the 16 areas of performance.
RCGP Feeback - Why Candidates Fail The CSA
Key behaviours identified in those failing the CSA
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