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 |