Trainee doctors who have dyslexia, and who declare this prior to taking the clinical skills component of the licensing exam for general practice, are less likely to pass than their counterparts, new research has shown.
The Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) is a scenario based clinical exam designed to test a doctor’s ability to gather information, make evidence-based decisions, and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues. The test is part of the three part qualification to become a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) which licenses doctors to practice independently as GPs.
