Specialist Advisory Committee
Background Specialist Advisory Committees (SACs) are subcommittees of the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB). The role of the SAC is to contribute to the development of specialist training policy, as it affects the speciality in question, and to supervise the delivery of training to standards set by the JRCPTB in a number of key areas.
Terms of Reference To advise the JRCPTB on all training matters pertaining to the specialty of Pharmaceutical Medicine. To write the specialty training curriculum (in line with PMETB standards) for submission for approval to PMETB. To review the curriculum regularly, ensuring its currency and validity to the specialties needs. To work with other stakeholders to determine the competencies of specialists in Pharmaceutical Medicine for the future. To develop methods of performance assessments and criteria for certification as a specialist in Pharmaceutical Medicine. To oversee trainee assessment (e.g. performance and knowledge based assessments). To provide advice on other specialty matters relating to Pharmaceutical Medicine for the Federation. To provide an evaluation of doctors applications for direct entry to the specialist register (as required by PMETB). To work with the organisations providing training opportunities and other stakeholders to assess and ensure the quality of training and appropriate support for trainees. To monitor training, ensure the delivery of the curriculum and make recommendations to PMETB for the award of CCT.