MedAstra is a leading UK medical training institute dedicated to helping doctors achieve success in the MRCGP SCA (Simulated Consultation Assessment) and UKMLA PLAB 2 examinations. Our mission is to develop confident, competent, and compassionate doctors who can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives and healthcare systems worldwide.

We provide high-quality SCA mock exams, UKMLA PLAB 2 preparation courses and personalised mentoring delivered by experienced practising NHS GPs. Every aspect of our training is designed to help candidates pass their exams while developing the clinical, communication, and professional skills required for successful medical careers in the UK.

Learn from Senior Practising NHS GPs

What sets MedAstra apart is our commitment to delivering training led by some of the most experienced and passionate clinicians in the NHS.

Dr Sara Awan – Senior NHS GP & Medical Educator

Dr Sara Awan has over 15 years of NHS experience and is widely recognised for her dedication to medical education. She has taught and mentored medical students, junior doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and healthcare professionals throughout her career.

As an OSCE Examiner at the University of Manchester, Dr Sara has extensive experience assessing clinical and communication skills. Her expertise enables candidates to understand exactly what examiners expect during MRCGP SCA and UKMLA PLAB 2 examinations.

Alongside General Practice, Dr Sara has specialist interests in women's health, dermatology, and aesthetics. Her engaging teaching style, excellent communication skills, and commitment to student success have helped hundreds of candidates improve their performance and confidence.

Dr T Abbas Awan – Senior GP Partner & Educational Supervisor

Dr T Abbas Awan is a highly experienced NHS clinician, Senior GP Partner, Educational Supervisor, and Clinical Supervisor. He has spent many years mentoring junior doctors and GP trainees across both primary and secondary care settings.

His trainees have consistently achieved excellent results in the MRCGP SCA examination and successfully progressed into GP training and substantive clinical roles. His extensive experience in supervision, assessment, and medical education provides candidates with invaluable insight into the standards expected within the NHS.

Expert Faculty Team

Our courses are further supported by an experienced team of practising clinicians, including:

• Dr Sally Martin – Salaried NHS GP
• Dr Michael Whybrow – GP Specialty Trainee (GPST3)

Together, our faculty provides comprehensive teaching, personalised feedback, and practical guidance based on real NHS clinical practice.

Comprehensive MRCGP SCA Training

Our MRCGP SCA programme is designed to help GP trainees develop the consultation, communication, clinical reasoning, and patient-centred skills required to excel in the Simulated Consultation Assessment.

Our SCA training includes:

• MRCGP SCA mock exams
• One-to-one feedback sessions
• Simulated consultation practice
• Exam-focused communication skills training
• Clinical management and decision-making scenarios
• Realistic exam environments
• Training delivered by senior NHS GPs

UKMLA PLAB 2 Preparation Course

Our UKMLA PLAB 2 training programme helps international medical graduates develop the practical and communication skills required to practise medicine safely and effectively in the UK.

Candidates benefit from:

• Intensive online as well as in-person teaching covering all the topics you might encounter in the UKMLA PLAB 2 exam
• Lecture Material in the form of easy to revise quick flick cards
• Supervised Practice Sessions (SPS) with live feedback by senior course trainer
• SPS for Examinations, SIMman and Procedures teaching by doctors working in the NHS
• Keynote Lecture by Former GMC PLAB 2 Examiner
• Access to high-quality simulation equipment and manikins

Trained British Patient Simulators

To provide the most realistic preparation possible, MedAstra works with professionally trained British patient simulators who accurately recreate real examination scenarios.

These simulated patients help candidates improve:

• Communication skills
• Consultation structure
• Empathy and rapport building
• Clinical confidence
• Time management under exam conditions

This realistic approach allows candidates to experience authentic SCA and PLAB 2 exam environments before their actual examination.

Modern Training Facilities Near the GMC PLAB 2 Exam Centre

Our modern training centre is conveniently located close to the GMC PLAB 2 examination centre, making MedAstra an ideal choice for candidates travelling from across the UK and internationally.

Facilities include:

• Dedicated consultation rooms
• High-quality clinical manikins
• Simulated examination environments
• Interactive teaching spaces
• Small group and individual training sessions

Our Mission

At MedAstra, our mission is to create star doctors who positively impact the lives of patients, colleagues, and communities. We believe that medical education should not only prepare candidates to pass exams but also equip them to become outstanding healthcare professionals.

By combining expert NHS-led teaching, realistic exam simulations, personalised mentoring, and a genuine commitment to student success, we help doctors achieve their goals and build rewarding medical careers in the UK.

Whether you are preparing for the MRCGP SCA examination or the UKMLA PLAB 2 exam, MedAstra provides the knowledge, skills, confidence, and support you need to succeed.