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Assessments through the years

What is tested, and when.

  • ⏱ 3 min read
  • UK medical students
  • Step 3 of 3
  • Reviewed 27 October 2026
Progress tests and written papersOSCEs and skills assessmentsPlacement reports and portfolioProfessionalism reviewsFinals, including the UKMLA
The layers of assessment on the way to qualifying.
  • Expect written papers, OSCEs, placement reports and professionalism reviews.
  • Finals build on the AKT and CPSA.
  • Keep a portfolio: it also helps your Foundation application.

Doing well across the years

  • Treat early exams as practice for later ones.
  • Keep records of feedback and act on it.
  • Check how progression decisions are made so there are no surprises.

Your checklist

  • Started a portfolio

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