Trainee News

The GMC agrees way forward for trainees on examinations

The GMC has confirmed that it will be flexible and pragmatic in applying rules about when examinations can be taken. A joint statement has been produced to address concerns raised by trainees.

Faculty Matters - 'Why Postgraduate Training in Pharmaceutical Medicine is Important'

Download the August 2010 issue of the Faculty Newsletter, which covers the importance of PMST. There is a contribution from Dr Colin Hayward, about the role and activities of the Trainees' Subcommittee.

GMC and national professional examinations

At a recent meeting with key interest groups it was agreed that the issues around the regulation of national professional examinations which contribute to postgraduate training are complex and need more detailed engagement with all those involved before decisions can be reached. As a result, GMC will be seeking views on these matters early in 2011. We will provide further details of this nearer the time, but we will make sure the process is as wide-ranging and inclusive as possible.

In the meantime doctors who are already in specialty training, or who enter speciality training by 31 October 2012, will be able to have any valid passes in previously approved national professional examinations counted towards a CCT, even if they were obtained outside approved training.

Download the GMC's statement on professional examinations.

GMC and national professional examinations - update

The GMC has agreed that doctors who are already in specialty training, or who enter specialty training by 31 October 2013 will be able to have any valid passes in previously approved national professional examinations counted towards a CCT, even if they were obtained outside approved training. Please visit the GMC's website for more details.

Examinations and the award of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

The GMC has agreed that any valid passes in national professional examinations can now count towards a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), even if the examination was taken outside approved training provided that the candidate enters, or re-enters, approved training within seven years of passing the examination.

The GMC has also agreed that candidates will have a maximum of six attempts to pass an examination, although individual colleges may decide to set a lower limit.

Please visit the GMC's website for the full statement and supporting documentation.

12 March 2012 - GMC National Training Survey 2012

The GMC's National Training Survey team has published a briefing note about the changes it has made to questions for this year's National Training Survey. Please read the briefing note and annex A for more details.

This year's National Training Survey will be completed via GMC Online. Please ensure that you have registered for a GMC Online account so that you can participate in the survey which goes live from 30 April 2012 to 15 June 2012.