SCA Revision has been the default SCA preparation platform since the CSA era, and its evolution into the SCA format has maintained that position. With 350+ expert-written cases, 70+ consultation videos with examiner-perspective marking breakdowns, and a recently added AI patient simulator, it offers more case volume than any competitor.
What SCA Revision Offers
The core product is the written case bank — 350+ cases mapped to all 12 RCGP clinical experience groups, each with a mark-scheme breakdown showing exactly how the case would be scored across data gathering, clinical management, and relating to others. The cases are expert-written by a GP trainer who passed the CSA first attempt in 2013 — and the quality reflects genuine exam experience.
The Premium tier (£15.99/month) adds 70+ consultation videos — recordings of consultations with examiner-style marking commentary. These videos show what "good" looks like (and what "needs further development" looks like), which is invaluable for trainees who have never observed a model SCA-standard consultation. Watching someone else consult and seeing it marked in real time builds an internal marking framework that improves your own self-assessment.
The group revision feature connects candidate, patient, and marker via QR code — replicating the three-person role-play that SCA preparation traditionally requires, without everyone being in the same room. This is particularly useful for remote or geographically isolated trainees.
The AI patient simulator (via SCARevision.ai) is a recent addition — voice-based AI patients powered by ElevenLabs, Deepgram, and ChatGPT, available in Standard and Premium voice quality. The AI patients are credit-based on top of the main subscription.
Who Should Use SCA Revision
SCA Revision is the default recommendation for most GP trainees — the written case volume and consultation videos provide the broadest preparation coverage available. If you are buying one SCA platform, SCA Revision is the safest choice. The Premium tier's consultation videos are worth the extra £4/month if you have never observed a model SCA consultation — seeing what examiners reward (and what they penalise) in a real consultation is a learning experience that case reading alone cannot provide.
For trainees who prefer AI simulation over written cases, MedTutor AI or SCA Prep may be more suitable as primary tools — with SCA Revision's written case bank as a supplementary reference for case breadth.
The Bottom Line
SCA Revision is the platform to beat in SCA preparation. The 350+ written cases are the most extensive expert-curated case bank available. The consultation videos (Premium) are a unique resource that no competitor offers. The group revision feature solves the geographic isolation problem that rural trainees face. The AI patient feature is a welcome addition, though it is still maturing compared to MedTutor AI's more established voice simulation. At £11.99-15.99/month, it is competitively priced — and claimable through the NHSE study budget as an SCA preparation resource.
Pricing
Standard: £11.99/month — access to written cases, AI patients, and group revision. Premium: £15.99/month — adds consultation videos with marking breakdowns. AI patient credits are purchased separately.
Strengths
Volume and breadth. No other platform offers 350+ expert-written cases with mark-scheme breakdowns. The consultation videos (Premium) are a genuine differentiator — the only platform where you can watch a consultation being marked by an examiner-perspective reviewer. The 9,000+ user base provides social proof that the platform works.
Limitations
The AI patient feature feels bolted on rather than core — it was added to keep pace with MedTutor AI and SCA Prep, but the written cases remain the real product. The written case format requires a study partner for full benefit — reading a case alone is less effective than role-playing it with someone marking you.
Where iatroX Fits
SCA Revision gives you case exposure and consultation structure. iatroX gives you the clinical knowledge to handle unfamiliar presentations confidently. The adaptive quiz builds the NICE/CKS-grounded management pathways your SCA consultations need. Layer iatroX's guideline-grounded revision on top of SCA Revision's case bank.