Are you eligible for an additional attempt?

  1. Summary
  2. What is the AARA-KT?
  3. When and where can I take the test?
  4. Information on booking a place
  5. Cancelling or amending your booking, and our approach to other exam disruptions
  6. What resources should you use to prepare?
  7. Sample questions for the AARA-KT
  8. Do you have a health need that may require adjustments or support on your exam day?
  1. What can you expect on the day?
  2. Your results
  3. What do you do after you get your results?
  4. Are you eligible for an additional attempt?
  5. How do you appeal your result?
  6. Misconduct procedures
  7. Anti bribery policy

When can you apply for an additional attempt?

If you've had four failed attempts at AARA-KT you'll need to make an application if you wish to sit the exam for a fifth and final time.

What evidence is required?

A letter of recommendation from an autonomously practising anaesthetist or Lead Anaesthesia Associate clearly setting out their support, including details of additional study or training you have undertaken since your previous attempt. We must be able to verify any information provided.

How do you apply for an additional attempt?

Complete the AA request an additional attempt at AARA-KT form and return it along with the necessary supporting evidence to exams@gmc-uk.org.

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