All You Need to Know About Recorded Consultation Assessment (RCA)
Due to social distancing and the limitations associated with Covid-19, the Royal College of General Practitioners has sought alternative approaches to examining candidates in practical settings. As a result, MRCGP Recorded Consultation Assessments (RCA) have replaced Clinical Skills Assessments (CSA) - and they look set to remain at least in some form going forward, although plans are in the pipeline for a permanent format. You've probably never taken an exam like the one currently being offered. A total of 13 consultations covering the full range of the GP curriculum will need to be recorded by telephone, video, or face-to-face. RCA applications should be made as follows: The RCGP application form is available online. The candidate's academic advisor must verify the candidate's identity and the authenticity of the candidate's supplied consultations. Each candidate is responsible for selecting their own set of 13 consultations. Any interviews or focus groups that were p...