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A Blended Learning Course for Targeted Exam Support: Improved Outcomes for International Medical Graduates in Extended Training Time
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Introduction
- The Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) is the final exam in GPtraining, required to obtain a Certificate of Completion of Training,testing communication and consultation skills via online consultationswith simulated patients¹.
- National data shows a significant differential attainment gap, with a94.3% pass rate for UK graduates at first attempt versus 51.5% forinternational medical graduates (IMGs)².
- Consequences of exam failure include delay in training progression,stress and mental health challenges, and increasedfinancial pressures.
Additional information
A poster outlining design and delivery of a learning programme for international medical graduates in GP training.
Resource details
| Contributed by: | WE-R NHS (Workforce and Education Research NHS) |
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| Authored on: | 9 January 2025 |
| Licence: | © All rights reserved More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 07 October 2025 |
| Audience access level: | General user |
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