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Mastering the unfamiliar: How to enhance the CCE skills you need the most
Congratulations! You have passed your Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) written exams and are now preparing for your Clinical Competency Exam (CCE). As you may have read in the RACGP Candidate guidelines for the CCE, this exam is designed to assess your competence and readiness for independent practice as a specialist GP. It […]
A strategic exam preparation approach: Incorporating preventative healthcare in your CCE performance
The Clinical Competency Exam (CCE) is the final exam on the pathway to fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Candidates are presented with nine clinical cases; four case-based discussions where candidates discuss a case with the examiner, and five clinical encounters, where candidates directly interact with a simulated patient (role-player) while […]
The new KFP 2025.2 Exam Format and a psychologist’s advice on dealing with change
You may or may not have heard, but the RACGP Key Feature Problem (KFP) exam is changing dramatically for the 2025.2 sitting. Amazing right?! RACGP have listened to your feedback about this exam and changed its format in response. So, what are the changes and what does this mean for me, I hear you ask. […]
Exercise boosts memory and concentration: ideal for Fellowship Exam Prep
Exercise benefits health in many ways. Exercise stimulates physiological changes in the body such as encouraging production of growth factors: chemicals that affect the growth of new blood vessels in the brain, and even the abundance, survival, and overall health of new brain cells. It preserves muscle strength, keeps our hearts strong, helps us to […]
Are you preparing for the ACRRM MCQ Fellowship exam? We can help.
The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) MCQ exam is a written online assessment which assesses recall, reasoning and applied clinical knowledge. ACRRM stresses that it focuses on assessing the candidate’s ability to manage medical care in a rural or remote environment, with the aim to cover all eight domains of rural and […]
Five Key Takeaways from the RACGP 2024.2 Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) Report
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) provides candidates with a public exam report after results are released, giving feedback on what the common errors were for the cohort and what to consider or learn from these. This provides valuable insights which can be applied to future exams or possible improvement to make if […]
Memory recall versus recognition – an important distinction for effective Fellowship exam preparation
Memory and Learning An important part of learning when studying for Fellowship exams is memory retrieval. When you are studying, you are attempting to transfer information from your short-term memory into your long-term memory. Retrieval is the cognitive act of retrieving or recalling this information from your long-term memory into your short-term memory. When you […]
WCHN Finalist
We’re proud to announce that our GP ADHD Shared Care Program was a finalist in the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) Excellence Awards for 2024. This honour recognises our efforts in translating research into practice and enhancing quality care. The program aims to ensure a smooth transition for young individuals with ADHD from paediatric […]
Elevate Your Antenatal Expertise: Essential Insights You Won’t Want to Miss!
Your GP Obstetric Shared Care Team are big believers in the power of staying in the loop! Your ongoing dedication and active participation in the program play a pivotal role in making it a success! We’re excited to present the newest CPD Activities within our Obstetric Shared Care Program, ensuring you stay informed and engaged […]
GP Obstetric Shared Care Newsletter – August 2024
Your GP Obstetric Shared Care Team are big believers in the power of staying in the loop! Your ongoing dedication and active participation in the program play a pivotal role in making it a success! Exciting news! We are excited to announce the release of the new GP Obstetric Shared Care Perinatal Guideline, designed to […]