Glossary of Terms

This glossary explains key terms and abbreviations used in relation to the new FRCA examination formats, subject to GMC approval. It is intended to support candidates, trainers and departments by providing clear definitions of the terminology used across the new exam resources, sample materials, webinars and FAQs.

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