| SPEX initiative | Description | Frequency |
Session dates |
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| SPEX1 Consulting like a GP |
SPEX1 is intended to serve as an early introduction to "consulting like a GP" and is completed in General Practice in ST1/2. For registrars who are identified as needing extra support, it is an additional communication course that complements the VTS. The programme is available only upon invitation.
SPEX 1 is split into three sessions:
session 1: introduction to SPEX
session 2: Small group sessions working with an actor to practice patient consultation skills
session 3: recorded consultation analysis.
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Cohort 9: September 2025 – January 2026
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Cohort 9 Session 1: September 2025
Session 2: 2 December and 4 December 2025
Session 3: 20 January and 22 January 2026
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| SPEX2 SCA |
SPEX 2 Involves an experienced educator, frequently an AD, TPD, or RCGP examiner, providing individual support during ST3 to doctors in training, to improve consultation skills and pass the SCA. |
Rolling programme with a cohort every other month |
May 2025, July 2025, September 2025, November 2025, etc.
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| SPEX AKT |
SPEX AKT courses offer more specific support around approaches to the taking the AKT exam and are by invitation only for specific Doctors in Training. Only Doctors in Training specifically invited to these courses are eligible to book. Invitations are based on exam attempt history and previous SPEX support. Please note that if you book a place on one of the RCGP’s courses and do not attend without cancelling your place prior to the course, this will be noted and could affect your attendance on a future course. |
Six courses per year, scheduled to take place approx. three months ahead of each AKT diet. |
Friday 20th September Tuesday 5th November Tuesday 3rd December Friday 31st January Tuesday 11th March
Time: 14:00 – 17:00 |