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We understand that your exact exam date during CASC week may not yet have been confirmed. If you require a short extension to maintain access to the course up to your examination day you are welcome to contact us. We will arrange this for you at no additional cost. We generally extend access for up to 7 days to ensure uninterrupted access during the final stage of your preparation.

Yes. We believe that effective preparation for the MRCPsych CASC begins early in Core Psychiatry training, rather than only in the period immediately before the examination itself. Candidates who have already developed a natural, structured, and adaptable interview style are often better equipped to perform consistently under the pressure conditions encountered in the CASC. As training progresses, it can become more difficult to modify established interviewing habits, particularly while simultaneously managing the demands of learning the wider clinical content required for the examination.

As a study tool, Pass The CASC provides broad exposure to the standard of psychiatric interviewing, communication skills, and clinical knowledge expected within the MRCPsych CASC. This results in helping candidates develop greater confidence, flexibility and consistency across a wide range of clinical scenarios well before entering the final phase of exam preparation. Many trainees also find that the interviewing approaches and communication techniques taught throughout the course help strengthen day-to-day psychiatric practice, clinical confidence, and overall consultation style within real clinical settings.

This course is designed specifically for preparation for the MRCPsych CASC examination. However, many international postgraduate Psychiatry examinations utilise a similar OSCE-based format, and candidates often find the teaching approach, interview structures, communication techniques, and clinical content broadly relevant to their own training requirements. Many international candidates have also found the course especially useful for developing adaptable communication approaches, improving consultation structure, and gaining confidence with UK-style psychiatric interviewing and patient interaction.

We would encourage you to explore the sample material available on the Pass the CASC YouTube channel to determine whether the teaching style and content align with your own curriculum and examination needs.

1.Before subscribing, it is advisable to ensure that you have access to suitable senior colleagues or supervisors who can provide individualised feedback on your performance during your preparation.

2.We strongly recommend practising regularly with a positive and motivated study group as consistent rehearsal and discussion are essential components of effective CASC preparation.

3.Decide in advance how long you intend to revise for and use the Revision Plan to structure your preparation across all modules. We generally recommend beginning with the specialties you find least familiar or most challenging, before progressing to areas of greater confidence later in your revision. This often helps reduce stress and build momentum as the examination approaches.


4.Each clinical video is paired with a relevant tutorial that can be revisited as often as required to consolidate structure, communication style, and core clinical knowledge.

5.Practice scenarios regularly with senior colleagues, study partners and, when appropriate, within supervised clinical settings. The CASC group practice workbook is specifically designed to support these sessions.


6.During the final phase of your preparation use the CASC Simulator programme to refine your structure-building skills, strengthen recall under pressure, and consolidate your overall exam technique.