If you need both PLAB 2 (now CPSA) and the SCA, MedTutor AI offers relevant preparation for both — but with important caveats.
The Overlap
Both exams test clinical consultation skills in UK healthcare contexts. Both require structured history-taking, evidence-based management, and effective communication. MedTutor's 100 voice-based AI patient simulations across 28 specialties cover clinical content relevant to both. The voice format practises verbal consulting skills applicable across exam formats.
The Differences
SCA: Video-based with actors. 12 cases, 12 minutes each. GP-specific marking across three domains. All cases are primary care presentations.
CPSA: In-person OSCE-style stations. History, examination, practical skills, and communication stations. Broader than GP — covers multiple specialty contexts.
MedTutor's voice simulation approximates the SCA's verbal consulting format better than the CPSA's physical examination and practical stations. For CPSA, you will need additional OSCE-specific preparation (Geeky Medics OSCE stations, in-person practice).
Cost Efficiency
If preparing for both exams sequentially, one MedTutor subscription or credit purchase covers consultation practice for both. The Foundation plan (£195) provides 100 credits usable across both exam preparation periods.
Most IMGs take CPSA first, then SCA. MedTutor practice for CPSA gives you a head start on SCA consultation skills.
Where iatroX Fits
iatroX covers both PLAB and MRCGP exam curricula on the same adaptive platform — the knowledge base you build for PLAB transfers directly to AKT, and the clinical Q&A supports both SCA and CPSA consultation practice.