ST3 is the final year. SCA preparation begins. AKT must be passed (if not already). The portfolio must be complete for final ARCP. And somewhere in between, you are also learning to practise independently as a GP. The resource stack must serve all four demands simultaneously.
SCA Preparation
Start with the RCGP Consultation Toolkit (free) — the most authoritative breakdown of what examiners look for across all three marking domains. Read it before spending anything on SCA tools.
From month 3 of ST3, add active SCA practice. SCA Revision (£11.99/month) for case exposure. MedTutor AI for solo voice simulation. Clinitalk for feedback on your real consultations. The SCA is typically sat in the second half of ST3 — plan your preparation timeline accordingly.
AKT (If Not Passed)
If you are sitting the AKT in ST3, prioritise it — the exam fee is £470 and resits are expensive in both money and stress. Passmedicine or Pastest as your primary Q-bank. iatroX adaptive quiz for free daily drilling alongside your primary bank.
Portfolio
Review your FourteenFish training map early in ST3. Identify capability gaps that need evidence. Increase your clinical case review rate — aim for at least 3 per week in ST3 to ensure comprehensive coverage. Schedule remaining WPBAs (COTs, CBDs) proactively. Complete MSF and PSQ to schedule.
Clinical Practice Tools
ST3 is when you are consulting independently — clinical reference tools become daily essentials. Ask iatroX for guideline-grounded clinical queries. CKS and BNF for management and prescribing. GPnotebook for broad reference. Consider Heidi Health or Accurx Scribe for documentation efficiency — the time saved is reinvestable in learning.
Career Planning
Start thinking about life after CCT — performers list application, partnership vs salaried vs portfolio career, locum rates, indemnity options. These decisions benefit from early research.
Where iatroX Fits
iatroX is the single platform that spans ST3's three demands — adaptive AKT revision, guideline-grounded clinical support during consultations, and CPD documentation for portfolio evidence.