Reasonable Adjustments Policy

Published: 12/07/2024

11. Guidance for disability assessors for Clinical Oral examinations

Competence standards and curriculum extracts are located on the web pages for each clinical oral exam component:

Primary FRCA SOE
Primary FRCA OSCE
Final FRCA SOE
FFICM SOE
FFICM OSCE
FFPMRCA SOE

Each reasonable adjustment request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The following reasonable adjustments for SOE and OSCE exams are not exhaustive and are provided as examples only:

Example of disability	Example of reasonable adjustments
Dyslexia Specific Learning Difficulty/Difference Visual impairment ADD/ADHD/Autism	Extra reading or exam time (for processing and responding to information) as specified in the assessor’s report for SOE. Judgements will be made on a station-by-station basis according to competence standards being assessed in OSCE. If there are longer amounts of text than is typical within an OSCE station, extra time may be granted for reading time. Changing the font size or colour contrast for written artefacts. Provision of candidate station information in hard copy (OSCE only). Separate examination room (SOE only).
Hearing impairment or deafness	Inform relevant examiners. Hearing induction loop. Contact the College exam department if special arrangements are required.
Speech impairment	Inform the relevant examiners. Contact the College to discuss the report.
Mobility problems that may restrict access to examination areas	Adjusting exam cubicles to allow wheelchair access. Provision of access lifts, accessible toilets, and staircase ramps.
Temporary conditions due to illness or injury	Use of a scribe, depending on the nature of the injury. Rest breaks for candidates with certain medical conditions or to allow medication to be taken.