A survey of CSA examinee’s preparation

Abstract

After passing the MRCGP Applied Knowledge Test (AKT), the main concern for most GPs in training is passing the Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA). 'What should I revise, how should I prepare, how long should I prepare for, should I go on a course?' etc. are common questions. A group of ST2s in Northamptonshire were tasked with conducting a project to find what evidence or advice there was to guide GPs in training as to which preparation resources are the most effective for passing the CSA. To start, a scoping search looked for advice that was already available to GPs in training from unbiased sources.