CSA Revision Notes for the MRCGP
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Several years ago postgraduate training in general practice received a complete overhaul and the examination now consists of a written exam called the Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) and a Clinical Skills Examination (CSA). The CSA is an OSCE type exam where students deal with a series of clinical scenarios and are assessed in three key areas; data gathering, clinical management and interpersonal skills.
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