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.

At MedAstra courses, we provide comprehensive, yet personalised exam preparation and extensive support for the following:

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.

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 who impress their colleagues and patients wherever they go.

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.

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 nearly 20 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... View Profile 

Dr T Abbas Awan – Senior GP Partner, Educational Supervisor & Clinical Supervisor

Dr T Abbas Awan is a highly experienced NHS clinician and is currently a Senior GP Partner along with being an Educational Supervisor and a Clinical Supervisor for GP trainees. He also has several years experience as a PLAB examiner for the GMC... View Profile 

Expert Faculty Team

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

• Dr Sally Martin – Salaried NHS GP and trainer for junior doctors... View Profile 

• Dr Michael Whybrow – GP Specialty Trainee (GPST3, post-SCA) with vast teaching experience and formal credentials... View Profile 

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

Our Courses

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:

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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:

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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.

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