MRCGP Examination Regulations
Below are the MRCGP Examination Regulations concerned with eligibility which came into effect on 1 August 2010.
The Applied Knowledge Test (AKT)
With effect from 1 August 2010 eligibility for the AKT is limited to those in the Specialty Training Years 2 and 3 (ST2 and ST3) stages of the training programme. However the most appropriate point, and that providing the highest likelihood of success, will be towards the end of training. This regulation applies equally to both full time trainees and those training flexibly.
A maximum number of four attempts will be permitted for those entering GP Specialty Training on or after 1st August 2010.
The Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA)
The CSA may be attempted when a trainee is in Specialty Training Year 3 (ST3) stage of the training programme. This regulation applies equally to full time trainees and those training flexibly.
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