The FRCA primary is divided into three exams: a multiple-choice written (MCQ) exam, a practical (OSCE) exam, and a structured oral viva (SOE) exam. MCQ examination consists of multiple-choice questions and is typically held three times a year, in February, September, and November. The clinical examinations (OSCE and SOE) are taken together, consisting of 16 OSCE stations followed by a structured interview with questions taken with two examiners.  These are typically held three times per year, in May, November, and January.