CASC - MRCPsych, UK Preparation Programme

Psychiatry Doctors Completing MRCPsych Part 2

(CASC Training in India | CASC Exam Preparation | MRCPsych CASC Coaching)

IMSTP Educational Services

IMSTP Educational Services Pvt. Ltd. is India’s leading platform for UK Royal College exam preparation, clinical training, and workplace-based assessment support.
We specialise in structured CASC training in India, aligned with the exact standards of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK).

Our Psychiatry Faculty includes UK-trained consultants, CASC examiners, and senior clinicians experienced in guiding Indian doctors through the MRCPsych pathway.
Our mission is simple: to bridge Indian clinical experience with UK MRCPsych standards and help candidates succeed confidently in the CASC examination.

Understanding the CASC Examination

(MRCPsych – Clinical Assessment of Skills & Competencies)
The CASC is the final clinical examination in the MRCPsych pathway and a key milestone for UK psychiatric training. It is an OSCE-style clinical assessment that evaluates whether a trainee psychiatrist has achieved competencies expected of a UK Core Trainee (CT1–CT3).

CASC Exam Format

16 stations in total
Divided into 2 circuits of 8 stations each
7 minutes per station + reading time
Skills assessed include:
- Communication & rapport building
- Psychiatric history taking & risk assessment
- Mental state examination
- Clinical management & formulation
- Ethical decision making
- Professional behaviour & patient-centred care

CASC Stations

History Stations
Examination & Assessment Stations
Risk Evaluation
Cognitive Assessments
Breaking Bad News / Counselling
Management Planning
Interprofessional Communication
Complex Scenario Handling

Our programme mirrors the real UK CASC exam structure and ensures Indian candidates receive complete CASC OSCE preparation.

Mode of Delivery

(Blended CASC Training in India)

We offer a hybrid training model suitable for practising psychiatrists balancing work and exam preparation.

Online Live Teaching

Weekly classes by UK psychiatrists
Station walkthroughs
Real-time feedback
Examiner-style scoring practice

Face to Face Preparation

Demonstration of all stations
Mock Examinations of CASC
Personalised feedback after the mock exam with clear steps for improvement.
Self-practice uploads with feedback

One-to-One Mentorship

Personalised feedback
Communication refinement
Behavioural and structural correction
Targeted improvement plans

This blended mode ensures high-quality CASC exam preparation for candidates across India.

Structure of the Training Programme

CASC Orientation & Core Skills

Exam pattern overview
Communication methods
Risk assessment frameworks

History Taking Stations

Mood disorders
Psychosis
Substance use
Personality disorders

Cognitive & Mental State Examination

MSE checklist
Cognitive assessments
Dementia/Delirium scenarios

Risk Assessment Stations

Suicide risk
Homicide risk
Discharge planning

Management Stations

Pharmacological management
Non-pharmacological treatment
Managing side effects

Counselling & Breaking Bad News

Explaining diagnosis
Medication advice
Family counselling

Interprofessional Communication

GP discussion
Handover
Escalation protocols

Complex Scenario Integration

Ethical dilemmas
Medico-legal issues
Conflict management

Mock CASC Circuits & Assessments

(Core component of CASC exam preparation)
Full Mock Examinations
- Two complete 16-station CASC circuits
- Authentic exam environment
- UK-style grading
Detailed Feedback Reports
- Strength & weakness mapping
- Time management corrections
- Communication refinement
Optional ARCP & Portfolio Guidance
- Guidance for workplace-based assessments
- Support for UK training applications
Templates: CBD, Mini-ACE, Case Summaries

Who Should Enrol?

This CASC course is ideal for:

Psychiatrists who have cleared MRCPsych Paper A & B
Doctors preparing for the CASC exam in the next 6–12 months
Indian psychiatry doctors wanting UK-style structured training
Candidates needing guided CASC OSCE preparation and mock circuits

Key Features of IMSTP CASC Programme

UK-aligned curriculum
Faculty with CASC examiner experience
Structured CASC OSCE templates
Full mock circuits
Feedback-driven coaching
Flexible hybrid learning
Lifetime access to learning materials

Enrolment & Contact

For programme dates, fees, and registration:

IMSTP Educational Services Pvt. Ltd.
Academic Coordination Team
Email: info@imstpedu.com
WhatsApp/Phone: +91-80726 14590