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As the College transitions to new FRCA examination formats from July 2027, sample content for both the legacy and new exams will be available to support candidate preparation.
This page provides links to new exam sample materials and outlines when the new materials will be published.
New Exam Sample Materials
Clinical Exam Resources
Webinars and Q&A
To support candidates and trainers ahead of the launch of the new Clinical and Anaesthetic Sciences Examination (CASE) and Final Clinical Performance Exam (FCPE), we will be hosting a series of live webinars with members of the examining teams.
This webinar is designed to support candidates and trainers ahead of the introduction of the new exams. Our panellists will provide an overview of the exam structure and purpose, key differences from the current format, and practical guidance on preparation and exam technique. The panel will also address common questions and areas of uncertainty, with time for a live Q&A.
Schedule
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EXAM |
Session Date | Registrations open | Panelists |
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CASE |
Session 1: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 | Apr-26 | Chair (Chris Till) - Chair, Examinations Development and Assurance Group Roger Sharpe - Chair FRCA Coralie Carle - Chair Primary FRCA Jo Budd - Examination Development Lead, Primary FRCA Clinical exams Graeme Flett - Vice Chair Primary FRCA |
| Session 2: Monday 12 October 2026 | Sep-26 | ||
| Session 3: Monday 8 February 2027 (Recorded and posted to the RCoA Resource Hub) | Dec-26 | ||
| FCPE | Session 1: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 | Mar-26 | Chair (Chris Till) - Chair, Examinations Development and Assurance Group Roger Sharpe - Chair FRCA Helen Burdett - Chair Final FRCA Hasanti Gooneratne - Examination Development Lead, Final FRCA Jo Budd - Examination Development Lead, Primary FRCA Clinical exams |
| Session 2: Tuesday 13 October 2026 | Aug-26 | ||
| Session 3: Tuesday 2 February 2027 (Recorded and posted to the RCoA Resource Hub) | Dec-26 |
All webinars will take place at 7:30 - 8:30pm.
Clinical Performance Sample Stations
Available May 2026
Primary CASE Sample Stations (Clinical Anaesthetic Sciences Exam)
- Question format example videos
- Marking domain descriptors
- Performance expectations
Final FCPE Sample Stations (Final Clinical Performance Exam)
- Question format example videos
- Marking domain descriptors
- Performance expectations
| ACRE | Applied Clinical Reasoning Exam, applicable to Final FFICM |
| AKT | Applied Knowledge Test, replacing MCQ |
| CASE | Clinical Anaesthetic Sciences Exam, applicable to Primary FRCA |
| Diet | Examination sitting within the year |
| FRCA | Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Legacy | FRCA OSCE SOE formats to be discontinued from Jul 2028 |
| MCQ | Multiple Choice Question exam, to be replace by AKT |
| OSCE | Objective Structured Clinical Examination |
| SOE | Structured Oral Examination |
| Transition Year | Academic Year 2027-2028 |
Still unsure? Check our Candidate FAQs for commonly asked questions and answers.