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MRCPUK JRCPTB CPD

Training

Approving post and programmes

The JRCPTB, through its Specialty Advisory Committees (SACs) review all requests from Deaneries/LETBs (and where appropriate HEE Local Offices) for new specialty training programmes and or new training post locations where training in the specialty has not previously been approved by the General Medical Council or PMETB, the GMC’s predecessor.

The process for approval

Deaneries/LETBs (and where appropriate HEE Local Offices) seeking programme and post location approval are required to submit details of the proposed programme to the GMC for approval via GMC Connect. The GMC has published gudiance on how to do this.

The relevant SAC will review the documentation provided by the Deanery/LETB (or where appropriate HEE Local Office) according to the JRCPTB guidelines and provide the Deanery/LETB (or where appropriate HEE Local Office) with a letter of support if the SAC is satisfied that the programme or post meets the standards required.  The application and letter of support must then be submitted to the GMC for formal approval.

Guidelines for SACs on the support for post and programme approval.pdf

GMC approved training programmes and sites

The GMC now publishes a list of approved training programmes and sites on it website.  This list will be updated every two weeks.

Doctors in training to contact their Deanery/LETB (or where appropriate HEE Local Office) if they have any questions regarding information in the list.