Get Through MRCGP: Simulated Consultation Assessment (3rd Edition, 2026) is a comprehensive guide for medical students and professionals preparing for the MRCGP examination. Completely revised and packed with new additional material, this book provides candidates with a definitive, one-stop resource for the Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) element of the MRCGP examination. Written by an experienced author team with extensive knowledge of both national and international primary care clinical skills assessments, this book maintains its highly successful, tried-and-tested formula while being fully updated to reflect the latest medical knowledge base and operational protocols.
Key Features:
- Realistic Exam Practice: Stations are meticulously organized as three full exams, providing candidates with authentic and immersive examination practice.
- Expanded SCA Content: Features increased content covering complexity, inclusivity, and managing risk—all key areas that the modern SCA looks to assess.
- Practical Operational Details: Reflects the latest logistical details of running the SCA, including the pre-exam IT check process and operational considerations for the day, such as remote invigilation.
- Targeted Task Boxes: Focuses reader attention on the unique challenges presented by each station, supplemented by the popular “One minute explanations for patients” feature.
- Skill Development: Provides an additional focus on consultation skills development, cultural awareness, and managing diagnostic uncertainty.


