Despite the MRCGP having three components, GP trainees spend a lot of time worrying about, and preparing for the CSA. Anecdotal reports from them would suggest that there are significant differences in the amount and quality of support they get from their educational supervisors (ES) which is specifically aimed at this exam. Many ES assume that much of the preparation for it is done on the day release courses.
Despite the high pass rate for the exam in Severn (92% …