MRCGP overview

MRCGP Overview

The MRCGP examination is the postgraduate medical qualification currently required to attain a certificate of completion of training (CCT) in General Practice.

The MRCGP examination is made up of three individual components, each of which tests different competencies:

  1. Workplace Based Assessments (WPBAs)
  2. The Applied Knowledge Test (AKT)
  3. The Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA)

WPBAs serve to evaluate a doctor's performance in the twelve professional competence areas that make up "Being a General Practitioner". This assessment takes place in a variety of settings in different specialties throughout the GP's training programme.

The AKT is a computer-based examination comprising mainly single best answer questions and extended matching questions. It tests the fundamental knowledge base required to work in general practice in the UK.

The CSA assesses a doctor's ability to integrate and apply clinical, professional, communication and practical skills to general practice. It simulates patient consultations based on scenarios drawn from general practice.

More information about the MRCGP examination can be found on the Royal College of General Practitioners website.

What Doctors Are Saying

"This is an innovative and well-organised on-line learning tool to help candidates prepare for the MRCGP: designed and run by doctors who are themselves up to date with the College syllabus, it enables those doctors who are preparing for the MRCGP to critically appraise their potential weaknesses whilst getting extensive practice with typical AKT questions.  An ideal way to maximise one's chances of passing the MRCGP! "
Dr Michael Barrie, GP Principal, Greater London
"MRCGP Exam Prep is an excellent resource for those sitting the MRCGP exam. There is an extensive range and number of practice questions, including timed mock examinations and you can very helpfully track your revision progress. It is also great value for money! "
Dr Sara Al-Atassi, Salaried GP, Surrey
"This is a comprehensive, one-stop platform for online MRCGP examination revision. There are a wide range of up-to-date, carefully written questions based on RCGP curriculum that are relevant to the MRCGP examination. It is great value for money and is definitely worth signing up for. "
Dr. Yiyang Ng, GP/Medical Educator, Greater London