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CASCCompass

MRCPsych CASC preparation

Prepare for the MRCPsych CASC with realistic timed stations

CASC Compass gives you structured station practice with live voice role-play, examiner-style feedback, and a workflow designed around how the clinical assessment actually runs.

  • Timed stations
  • Examiner-style feedback
  • Structured learning

  • Designed for MRCPsych CASC preparation

  • Timed station workflow

  • Structured examiner-style feedback

  • Curriculum-aligned practice

Features

Everything you need for structured CASC practice

Realistic stations, timed workflows, and feedback designed to help you prepare methodically — not just passively read about the exam.

Timed station simulation

Practise with realistic reading and interaction phases that mirror the exam format and time pressure.

Voice role-play interaction

Engage in live spoken scenarios with AI role-players, building communication skills in a safe environment.

Structured post-station feedback

Receive detailed, examiner-style feedback aligned to CASC marking domains after each attempt.

Performance review and progress

Track scores over time, identify patterns, and see where your preparation is strongest and weakest.

Scenario variety

Access management stations across specialties and difficulty levels to broaden your preparation.

Exam-focused preparation

Every station is designed around the skills and structure expected in the MRCPsych CASC assessment.

How it works

A clear path from station selection to improvement

Four straightforward steps that mirror how you will experience each station on exam day.

  1. 1

    Choose a station

    Browse stations by specialty, category, and difficulty to target your revision priorities.

  2. 2

    Read the prompt

    Review the station brief during the timed reading phase, just as you would in the exam.

  3. 3

    Complete the timed interaction

    Conduct the station via voice role-play within the allocated interaction time.

  4. 4

    Review feedback and improve

    Read structured feedback, review your performance, and return to weak areas with purpose.

Why CASC Compass

Built for exam readiness, not generic interview practice

Postgraduate psychiatry trainees use CASC Compass to prepare with purpose — practising the skills that matter under the conditions you will face.

  • Improve structure under time pressure

    Build the habit of organising your approach within strict time limits, so exam conditions feel familiar rather than overwhelming.

  • Practise communication safely

    Develop rapport, assessment, and management skills through repeated voice role-play without the stakes of a real exam.

  • Build confidence before the real exam

    Arrive at your CASC knowing you have completed full stations end-to-end, with feedback you can act on.

  • Identify weak areas early

    Use performance history to spot recurring gaps in structure, communication, or clinical reasoning before exam day.

Pricing

Subscription access for sustained preparation

Choose a plan that fits your revision timeline. Cancel anytime. Full billing integration coming soon.

Monthly

£49per month

Flexible access for focused exam preparation.

  • Full station library access
  • Timed reading and interaction phases
  • Structured post-station feedback
  • Performance history and progress tracking

Quarterly

£129every 3 months

Best value for sustained preparation across a revision block.

  • Everything in Monthly
  • Priority access to new stations
  • Extended practice history
  • Ideal for exam-season preparation

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FAQ

Common questions from CASC candidates

Practical answers about what CASC Compass includes and how to use it in your preparation.

What is included in CASC Compass?
CASC Compass provides access to timed MRCPsych CASC station practice with voice role-play, structured post-station feedback, and performance tracking. The station library covers management scenarios across multiple specialties.
Who is CASC Compass for?
CASC Compass is designed for MRCPsych trainees preparing for the CASC, including UK trainees, international medical graduates, and doctors returning to postgraduate psychiatry exams.
Are stations timed?
Yes. Each station includes a timed reading phase followed by a timed interaction phase, reflecting the structure and pace of the real CASC assessment.
Do I get feedback after each station?
Yes. After completing a station, you receive structured feedback covering key marking domains. This is practice feedback to guide your preparation, not official CASC marking.
Is this suitable for international graduates?
Yes. CASC Compass is used by trainees from varied training backgrounds. Stations follow UK postgraduate psychiatry standards and help you practise the communication and structure expected in the CASC.
How does subscription access work?
Subscription gives you ongoing access to the station library and your practice history. You can cancel anytime. Billing integration is coming soon — sign in to explore the platform in the meantime.

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Start practising with CASC Compass

Join trainees preparing for the MRCPsych CASC with structured, timed station practice and feedback you can act on.