Article 14
Eligibility for the GMC Specialist Register under Article 14 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice (Education, Training and Qualification) Order 2003 Update 10 July 2007
Please see attached link to an important press release from the PMETB regarding Article 14(4) applications - http://www.pmetb.org.uk/fileadmin/user/Communications/Press_releases/PMETB_press_release_005007.pdf
The Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board (PMETB) has published guidance for doctors regarding eligibility for the GMC Specialist Register under Article 14 of the above legislation.
Applicants must demonstrate, through validated evidence, that the totality of their specialist training and / or specialist qualifications along with any other specialist medical experience or knowledge is equivalent in depth and breadth to that covered in the CCT curriculum of the specialty concerned. As stated in the Specialty Specific Guidance for Pharmaceutical Medicine, clear evidence must be provided across each of the seven modules of the curriculum which demonstrates equivalence to a CCT in the specialty.
The medical Royal Colleges and Faculties have worked with PMETB to develop Specialty Specific Guidance (SSG). The Specialty Specific Guidance for pharmaceutical medicine was approved by PMETB on 10th January 2006 and is published on the PMETB website via the link below. This SSG document sets out guidance on the criteria, standards and suggested examples of possible evidence to support applications under Article 14. Please note that completed applications must be submitted directly to PMETB and not to the Faculty.
Web Links to key documents and sources of information
PMETB website for Guidance documents, fee structure, application forms, FAQ. http://www.pmetb.org.uk/index.php?id=cesr
The JRCPTB website for the CCT curriculum in pharmaceutical medicine
http://www.jrcptb.org.uk
The GMC website for the document Good Medical Practice
http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/good_medical_practice/index.asp The FPM website for the document
Good Pharmaceutical Medical Practice
http://www.fpm.org.uk/revalidation/GPMP.pdf
Enquiries For general enquiries about Article 14 or the application process please contact PMETB
http://www.pmetb.org.uk/index.php?id=cesr
The Faculty, through the JRCPTB, has a role in the evaluation of and subsequent recommendation on applications to PMETB. The Faculty is therefore is unable to offer specific advice to applicants on the detailed content of individual applications. General speciality specific advice may be sought from the Faculty in writing or email and responses will be given in writing as appropriate. Please email fpm@fpm.org.uk In due course the Faculty intends to publish a series of FAQ's to supplement those published by PMETB to provide information for pharmaceutical physicians on Article 14. In providing you with specialty-specific advice and guidance in the preparation of your Article 14 application the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine is not responsible for giving guarantees or opinions as to the likelihood of your application being successful.
DISCLAIMER - Applications to the PMETB for a statement of eligibility for registration under Article 14 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice (Education, Training & Qualifications) Order 2003