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Every GP trainee needs three layers of clinical reference: authoritative guidelines (CKS/BNF), broad reference (GPnotebook), and quick clinical Q&A (iatroX Ask). This guide maps wh...

Mobile-first revision is essential for GP trainees juggling clinical work and studying. Not all platforms translate well to mobile. This article ranks tools by mobile experience, o...

Portfolio reflections are the most time-consuming, least-taught aspect of GP training. The tool landscape ranges from purpose-built AI (Learner+, iatroX CPD) to educational content...

Three scribes dominate UK primary care — Heidi Health, Accurx Scribe, and Tortus AI. For trainees, the key variables: can you use it independently, does your practice already have ...

AI tools for GP trainees now span four categories: exam revision, portfolio and reflection, clinical decision support, and documentation. Most trainees are only aware of the exam t...

You can build a serious MRCGP preparation strategy at zero cost. The free stack — RCGP Consultation Toolkit + i-Medics + BMJ OnExamination + CKS + BNF + iatroX — covers both SCA an...

The AKT Q-bank market is mature. Passmedicine and Pastest dominate self-directed preparation; Emedica and Arora offer structured programmes. Free alternatives have improved signifi...

The SCA preparation market has fragmented into four categories — AI consultation feedback, AI patient simulation, case banks, and traditional courses. This guide maps every option ...

SCA cases are drawn from 12 RCGP clinical experience groups with predictable weighting. Gender/reproductive/sexual health and long-term conditions carry the most cases. Prioritise ...

From October 2025, the AKT dropped from 200 to 160 questions in 2 hours 40 minutes. The domain split remains 80/10/10. Each question now carries more weight — you can afford fewer ...

The SCA replaced the CSA via the pandemic-era RCA. Key changes: video format, updated marking criteria, different case distribution. Older preparation resources designed for the CS...

The AKT uses multiple question formats — SBA, EMQ, SAQ, FTM, MBA. Each requires a different cognitive skill. Most Q-banks focus on SBA. Trainees who neglect other formats often los...