A full day of realistic examination practice across OSCE and SOE stations, with structured feedback from faculty.
DATE
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
LOCATION
St Edmunds Masonic Centre
VENUE ADDRESS
Ashlar House, 23 Eastern Way, Bury Saint Edmunds IP32 7AB
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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.
Timetable
A typical day
0900
Registration
0930
OSCE
1200
Lunch
1300
SOE
1600
Close
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
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)
Pricing
£150
Fee per candidate. Exact pricing and any component-only options will be confirmed by the SCOPE team.
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.
Official exam information
Straight from the Royal College
The RCoA is the authority on what the Primary FRCA involves. SCOPE is an independent
practice programme and is not affiliated with the College — we point you to their pages
so you are working from the definitive description of the exam.
