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The Implications of EWTD for Trainees

The EWTD Reference Group have published "A guide to the implications of the European Working Time Directive for doctors in training" which aims to provide clarity around frequently asked questions posed by junior doctors in relation to EWTD and to signpost the best sources of information.

The guide is available here

Added 7 December 2009

Merger of PMETB with the GMC

PMETB and the GMC have published a short guide for doctors to the merger of the two organisations, due to take place in April 2010. This includes guidance on what to do if you are applying for a certificate around the time of the merger, and also confirmation of certification fees which will be held at current levels for 2010/2011.

You can access the guide here

Added 4 December 2009

Scottish Medical Training Website

For information on Specialty and Foundation Training, the Gold Guide to postgraduate specialty training in the UK, the 2010 Complaints and Appeals process, Relocation policies, and general career management, please see the SMT website at www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk.

Added 1 December 2009

England & Wales: Recruitment into CMT Training 2010

The Royal College of Physicians of London will again be co-ordinating the process of national recruitment to CMT in England & Wales for 2010 on behalf of the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians' Training Board. The application form will be made 'live' from Friday 4th December 2009 at www.cmtrecruitment.org.uk. The deadline for applications is 12 midday on Friday 18th December 2009. An Applicants' Guide, which will guide applicants through the recruitment process from beginning to end, will also be available on the site

Added 18 November 2009

PMETB Survey on Doctors' Post-certification Progress

The PMETB has, today, published an interesting analysis by specialty of doctors' post-certification (including CCT and CESR) career outcomes.

POST-CERTIFICATION RESEARCH 2008

Added 9 November 2009

Important information for those trainees starting Core Medical Training from August 2009

FULL MRCP(UK) A REQUIREMENT FOR CORE MEDICAL TRAINING ENTRANTS FROM AUGUST 2009

The PMETB has recently approved the curriculum for General (Internal) Medicine (to be known as General Internal Medicine 2009 (GIM 2009)). Included in this is the curriculum for Core Medical Training (CMT), and importantly, the knowledge assessment for CMT has been confirmed to be acquisition of the full MRCP(UK) Diploma (or a recognised overseas equivalent). The new curriculum has been published and is available here. Doctors entering CMT from August 2009 will not be able to have confirmation of their CMT competences and to exit successfully from the programme until they have the full MRCP(UK). They may need to have further training to achieve this (after negotiation with Programme Directors and their Postgraduate Dean).

Following on from this the, JRCPTB Board have accepted that from August 2011, possession of the full MRCP(UK) should become a mandatory requirement for ST3 entry into any of the medical (physicianly) specialties.

Junior doctors are strongly advised to plan their attempts for MRCP(UK) in such a way that they can ensure completion of the diploma before they complete their CMT years. Regulations for MRCP(UK), including entry requirements, can be found at www.mrcpuk.org.

If you have any questions about any part of the MRCP(UK) examination please contact the MRCP(UK) office via one of the following email addresses:

2009 GIM curriculum is also available to download

Added 20 October 2009

UK Research Integrity Office Code of Pratice

The Code has been produced to support researchers and research organisations in the promotion of good practice in research and the conduct of research of the highest quality.

The Code is applicable to all subject areas and draws upon existing good practice. It provides general principles and standards for good practice in research, applicable to both individual researchers and research organisations. The Code also includes a Recommended Checklist for Researchers: a one-page, non-technical checklist for the key points of good practice in research, based upon the more detailed standards provided by the Code

More details

Added 13 October 2009

Latest PMETB publications

Report of the National Training Surveys 2008-2009 - combined analysis of this year’s training surveys, reflecting trainees’ and trainers’ perceptions of postgraduate medical education and training.

The State of PMET 2009 - a collection of articles from a range of PMET commentators on their perceptions of life in the sector this year.

Future Doctors - a statement on the future of postgraduate medical education and training - the culmination of PMETB's three year Future Doctors review

Added 05 October 2009

Merger of PMETB with GMC: Merger Guide for Doctors

More Information

Added 28 September 2009

Swine Flu: Critical Care Strategies (Scotland and UK)

Trainees may be interested to read the critical care strategies for managing the H1N1 flu virus published by the Scottish Government and Department of Health.

More Information

Added 14 September 2009

Common Competencies Framework for Doctors

Trainees may be interested to read the Common Competencies Framework for Doctors which is designed to be a reference document that outlines the basic and generic competencies required of a doctor without being specialty-specific. It has been devised by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges’ Specialty Training Committee, with input from the RCPE Collegiate Members’ Committee, as a repository of information that may inform the development of specialty training curricula and also reflects the medical profession’s attitudes and beliefs with regard to the absolute common skills that should be acquired and maintained by every doctor.

Common Competencies Framework for Doctors, August 2009

Added 31 August 2009

The ATDG Statement on credentialing is now available

The ATDG Statement on credentialing is now available and the RCPE Collegiate Members Committee were active in the drafting and contribution of this statement.

We hope it highlights the concerns of our collegiate members.

Modular Credentialing: The views of the Academy Trainee Doctors Group

Added 17 August 2009

PMETB Principle in Relation to Trainees & Training During Times of National Emergency

The Postgraduate Medical Education Training Board (PMETB) has published the principle to be adhered to for Trainees whose periods of training may be interrupted if they are required to prioritise health service delivery ahead of training during times of national emergency (including pandemic flu).

More details

Added 24 July 2009

New e-notification service from PMETB

PMETB have launched a new electronic update and notification service called PMETB-Engage to allow trainees, and others with an interest in postgraduate training, to receive relevant updates, including information on consultations and other participation opportunities.

Click here for further details and to register for the service

Added 17 April 2009

Round 2 Specialty Training Applications in England Brought Forward

The MMC Programme Board, in discussion with the English Deans and Royal Colleges, has agreed to change the start date for the second round of recruitment to specialty training. Second round vacancies will now be advertised from 6 April where previously the date was 23 May. Further information is available on the MMC England website.

Recruitment arrangements and timetables are different in the other UK countries. For details, check the other MMC websites:

Added 06 April 2009

Increase in PMETB fees for CCT and CESR

PMETB proposes, subject to parliamentary approval, to increase its certification fees by 3%, with effect from 1st April 2009. The new fees will apply to any CCT or CESR applications received by PMETB on or after this date. PMETB will accept CCT applications up to six months before an individual’s expected completion of CCT programme date.

Added 13 March 2009