British National Formulary (BNF)

Be aware that free GP access to the paper version of the British National Formulary (BNF) has been withdrawn.  As it was not felt to be reasonable for practices or candidates to bear the expense of purchasing new paper copies it has been decided that, as from September 2024, the opportunity for trainees to have access to the paper BNF in the SCA will be removed.

In summary though, the decision was made in consultation with AiT Chairs, COGPED, GP Directors from the four SEBs, and the RCGP Medical Directors, and rests on the fact that it has always been the case that prescribing decisions required in the SCA are such that candidates at the passing standard should not need to use the BNF to safely manage the case.

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Applying for the SCA

Trainees are eligible to sit the SCA examination from ST3 onwards. However, some may prefer to sit earlier in the training year than others, depending on your circumstances. 

It is vitally important to take the examination only when ready. It is always recommended that you discuss your desired timeframe for taking the SCA with your GP Trainer and/or Educational Supervisor ahead of reserving a spot.

Exam diets and dates

RCGP will now be providing nine sittings of the SCA, available throughout the year. You will have the ability to reserve your place up to 12 months in advance of your intended sitting, and will book and pay seven weeks ahead of your examination date.

Reservations and bookings

With RCGP new reservation system, trainees can now reserve a spot on the SCA up to 12 months in advance of your planned examination date. You can also view the spaces available on a diet in real-time and look at the overview of examination diets in the year, enabling you to plan to sit the examination at a time which suits you. You can cancel and adjust your reservation date at any time up to seven weeks prior to your examination date.

Please note that a reservation does not constitute a booking. This process must be done separately and you must reserve to be eligible to book.

The reservations system for the SCA will open in August on the FourteenFish Platform.

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