SCOPE ANAESTHESIA

Primary FRCA OSCE & SOE Practice Day - Jan 2026

Our inaugural Primary FRCA course at West Suffolk Hospital offered intensive, authentic exam preparation led by local consultants, senior registrars, and recently passed candidates. The program featured an efficiently organized two-circuit OSCE format (seven stations each), high-fidelity SOE simulations reflecting the real exam, and a focused strategy session from an experienced consultant—earning outstanding feedback from candidates.

DATE
Wed, 21 Jan 2026
LOCATION
West Suffolk Hospital
VENUE ADDRESS
Bury St Edmunds
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Places are deliberately limited to preserve a high faculty-to-candidate ratio and maximise individual hot-seat time. We recommend registering your interest early.

Who this event is for

Designed for candidates preparing for the Primary FRCA

Primary FRCA candidates
Resident doctors sitting the OSCE and SOE who want realistic, high-pressure rehearsal.
Resitting candidates
Those refining exam technique and targeting specific areas for improvement.
Early-stage residents
Anaesthetists wanting early exposure to exam format and expectations.
OSCE practice

Objective Structured Clinical Examination

—Realistic timed stations mirroring the real OSCE circuit.
—Equipment, resuscitation, data interpretation and communication scenarios.
—Compiled written feedback at the end of the circuit.
SOE practice

Structured Oral Examination

—Viva practice across the pharmacology, physiology, physics and clinical domains.
—Learn from observing how other candidates approach and answer questions.
—Structured feedback on content, structure and delivery.
Course format

A structured, rotating format

Candidates rotate through OSCE and SOE stations ensuring substantial hot-seat time and personalised feedback throughout the day. Attendance can be booked for both components or a single component.

Learning outcomes

What you'll take away

✓Familiarity with exam timing, format and pressure.
✓Refined communication and viva technique.
✓Increased confidence going into the real examination.
FACULTY-TO-CANDIDATE RATIO
A high ratio, kept small by design

We deliberately cap candidate numbers so every candidate gets meaningful individual attention and feedback. Exact numbers on the day depend on final faculty and candidate confirmations.

What's included

Your place includes

✓Full-day OSCE & SOE practice
✓Individual structured feedback
✓Realistic exam materials
✓Refreshments & lunch
✓Development priorities summary
✓Certificate of attendance
PREVIOUS CANDIDATE FEEDBACK
"Thank you very much. This was an incredibly useful day and I benefited a lot from learning where my knowledge and technique gaps were."
Anonymous candidate · July 2026 Practice Day
Your faculty leads

Led by UK Consultant Anaesthetists

Ankit Kedia
MBBS, FRCA
Consultant Anaesthetist · James Paget University Hospital
Ankit is a Consultant Anaesthetist with 12 years of anaesthesia experience across two countries and eight NHS trusts in the UK. Highly passionate about medical education and mentorship, he is an active instructor for ALS, ATLS, and MOET courses, alongside his focus on regional anaesthesia and FRCA exam preparation. In his spare time away from clinical work, he enjoys running.
Mayank Kulshrestha
MBBS, FRCA
Consultant Anaesthetist · West Suffolk Hospital
(Awaiting bio)
Sachintha Hewage
FRCA
Consultant Anaesthetist · West Suffolk Hospital
(awaiting bio)
Cancellation & refunds

Cancellation and refund policy placeholder — the terms will be published here before registration is finalised and must be agreed at the point of booking. See our privacy notice.

Register for the Wed, 21 Jan 2026 Practice Day

Places are limited. Register your interest now and the SCOPE team will confirm your place separately.