RCGP Exam Preparation Courses 2023
The RCGP have confirmed the first tranche of exam preparation courses between May – September 2023. Please see below for details, dates and booking links.
For queries about the courses or your booking please contact the RCGP’s CPD Events team on
AKT and RCA/SCA courses
| Course | Description | Date | Time | Booking Link |
| AKT exam preparation | The AKT Preparation Course is designed to prepare GP Registrars for their MRCGP AKT Exam and will be delivered online via zoom.
Places on this course are limited and will be prioritised by those planning to take their AKT exam in October 2023. |
Tuesday 23 May 2023 (this is a national course open to SW DiTs) Tuesday 5 September 2023 |
09:00 – 15:00 | AKT Preparation Courses 2023 |
| RCA exam preparation | This RCA Preparation Course is designed to prepare GP Registrars for their upcoming exam and will be delivered online via zoom.
Places on this course are limited. |
Monday 17 July 2023 | 9.00 – 17.00 | RCA Preparation Course 17 July 2023 |
| SCA exam preparation | The SCA Preparation Course is designed to prepare GP Registrars for their upcoming exam and will be delivered online via zoom.
Places on these courses are limited. |
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Monday 25 September 2023 |
9.00 – 17.00 | SCA Preparation Course September dates |
NHS England pays for one place on the RCGP’s AKT preparation course and one place on the RCA/SCA preparation course for each south west Doctor in Training. If you are seeking an exceptional second funded place on the AKT or RCA/SCA preparation courses then you will need to seek approval from NHS England via your TPD setting out your exceptional circumstances.
SPEX AKT courses
SPEX AKT courses offer more specific support around approaches to the taking the AKT exam and are by invitation only for specific Doctors in Training.
Only Doctors in Training specifically invited to these courses are eligible to book.
Invitations are based on exam attempt history and previous SPEX support.
| Course | Date | Time | Booking Link |
| SPEX AKT course | Tuesday 27 June 2023 | 09:00 – 16:00 (TBC) | By invitation only |
Please note that if you book a place on one of the RCGP’s courses and do not attend without cancelling your place prior to the course, this will be noted and could affect your attendance on a future course.