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7 out of 8 Simulated Surgery passes in January!

GPs on SLC’s Simulated Surgery preparation courses have always had strong results and we’ve had a great start to 2020. In January, 8 doctors took the test following tailored individual courses from SLC and 7 passed!

Simulated Surgery tests an overseas GP’s consulting and communication skills. In the assessment, a GP sees 12 different mock patients for 10-minute appointments each, covering a wide variety of scenarios designed to reflect a range of typical problems found in general practice.

We work with overseas GPs on NHS England’s International GP Recruitment programme to make sure their medical communication skills are strong enough to communicate effectively and empathically with patients – from gathering and eliciting information, to explaining diagnoses, managing a range of problems, dealing with upset and listening to concerns.

Courses are tailored to individuals, with coaching sessions scheduled around candidates’ availability.

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Written by Chris Moore

Chris works on SLC’s strategic direction, product development, course design and key partnerships with organisations including Health Education England, NHS Trusts and medical universities worldwide. He ensures that the work SLC does with healthcare professionals and students has a significant and lasting impact on patient care, medical research and international projects. Chris has worked in specialist English language training since graduating from Cambridge University in 1989 in teaching, academic management and commercial roles. In 2012, he founded SLC to provide training and resources to those who need to communicate in English in critical environments, using technology to reach learners around the world. Chris is also Trustee for Eaquals, the world’s leading international accreditation body for language teaching.

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