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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.
Each session will include:
- A short overview of the new format
- A live Q&A panel
- The opportunity to submit questions in advance
We will offer three opportunities to join a live session:
- Session 1: Late May – early June 2026
- Session 2: Week commencing 12 October 2026
- Session 3: Week commencing 25 January 2027
A webinar will be recorded and made available on our website for those unable to attend live.
More details, including confirmed dates and registration links, will be shared closer to the time.
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.