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Generic Frequently Asked Questions (15)

In this section, you’ll find answers to the most common questions from our resident doctors and dentists in training. We’ve grouped them into subfolders to make everything easier to find.

None of the FAQs answer my question (1)

What if none of the FAQs answer my question?

Additional Training Time (4)

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Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP) (34)

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Certification (5)

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Changes in Circumstances (26)

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Deferring Training (2)

GMC National Training Survey (NTS) (5)

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Integrated Academic Training (15)

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Interdeanery Transfer (IDT) (3)

Military Trainees (2)

New Starter Registration (4)

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General Recruitment Information (12)

In this section, you’ll find answers to the most common questions from those applying to become resident doctors and dentists in training. We’ve grouped the information into subfolders to make everything easier to find.

Application Forms (3)

Fitness to Practice (3)

Interviews (2)

Locked Oriel Account (2)

Offers (4)

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Programme Preferences (2)

Other Oriel Issues (4)

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Recruitment Complaints (1)

Recruitment Complaints

Recruitment - Visa (1)

Visa Queries

References (4)

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Special Circumstances (Recruitment) FAQs (2)

Uploading documentation to Oriel (2)

Complaints (1)

This section outlines how you can raise a complaint with us. We take every concern seriously, and we hope the information here provides the support you need.

Complaints Policy (1)

Complaints Policy

Dental Recruitment (2)

This section is specifically designated for dental applicant queries.

Forms (4)

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Dental Foundation Training (5)

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Medical Foundation Recruitment (2)

This section is specifically designated for Medical Foundation applicant queries.

Specialised Foundation Programme (SFP) (3)

Standard Foundation Programmes (3)

Medical Specialty Recruitment (4)

This section is specifically designated for Medical Specialty applicant queries.

General (1)

If I accept a post in Round 1, can I apply in Round 2?

General Practice Recruitment (1)

Is additional information available about how to apply for General Practice training?

Core Surgery Recruitment (1)

Where can I find more information about the pilot IST and/or ENT posts?

Offers (1)

If I decline an offer for a specialty, will I receive further offers?

Pharmacy Recruitment (7)

This section is specifically designated for Pharamacy applicant queries.

Offers, Upgrades and Employment Checks (14)

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Pharmacy Other (1)

Is there a special circumstances process for Pharmacy Foundation Training?

Oriel and Applications (19)

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Preferencing (11)

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Selection Centres (5)

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Special Circumstances - Application Forms & Guidance (8)

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Oriel Preferencing – Troubleshooting & Optimization Guide (1)

Oriel Preferencing – Troubleshooting & Optimization Guide

Recruitment Panel Members/Referees (2)

This section is specifically designated for Recruitment panel member and referee queries.

General (1)

How do I contact the London recruitment team/submit an enquiry?

Referees (5)

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National Inter Deanery Transfer (IDT) (20)

This section is specifically designated for queries relating to the National Interdeanry Transfer Process.

Forms (3)

IDT Application Form Issues (1)

Issues accessing the Application Form

IDT Application process (10)

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IDT Complaints (1)

How do I make an IDT related complaint?

Changes implemented to the August 2023 IDT Window (1)

Changes made from the August 2023 window

Changes to the IDT London Deanery Regions (1)

London IDT Deanery Regions

IDT Criterion Priority Order (1)

Criterion Priority Order

IDT Expenses (1)

Expenses

IDT Eligibility (22)

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LATs (1)

LAT applicants

National IDT Newsletter Subscription (1)

How can I register for the National IDT Newsletter Subscription?

IDT Offers (11)

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Operational & Technical Issues (1)

I am experiencing a technical issue on the PGMDE Support Portal

Other (1)

The above FAQs have not answered my query. Where can I submit my IDT related query?

Overview (2)

Post availability and allocation (7)

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PowerPoint Guide to completeing IDT Application and Supporting documents (1)

Guide to completing IDT Application and Support Documents

IDT Preferences (4)

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IDT Statistics (1)

IDT Statistics

IDT Waiting List (1)

Is there a Waiting List?

Event Bookings (Delegates) (4)

This section is specifically designated for queries from delegates of NHS England–organised events.

Booking a place on an event (4)

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Regional Training Days (4)

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Survey (1)

I am experiencing technical difficulties accessing the training day survey

General Enquiries (1)

When can I expect a response to my query?

Event Bookings (Organisers) (9)

This section is specifically designated for queries from organisers of NHS England–organised events.

Key Information (2)

Setting up an Event (5)

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Regional Training Days (2)

Support with Existing Bookings (2)

Authorisation and Funding (1)

Are you able to process cheques or payments for deposits for non-attendees at events?

Venues and Catering (2)

Advertising Events (1)

Where are events advertised?

Events Reporting (1)

Can you provide reporting on events?

Evaluation (2)

Medical Foundation Training (11)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors within the London Foundation Schools.

Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP) (5)

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Changes in Circumstances (11)

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GMC National Training Survey (NTS) (1)

Is completion of the NTS mandatory?

GMC Registration (2)

GP F2 Placements Trust FAQs (11)

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Miscl. (8)

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Resignation (3)

Proof of Training (1)

How can I get a letter confirming I am on a training programme for a mortgage or lettings agency?

Rotations (2)

Script (5)

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Taking Time Out of The Foundation Programme (OOP) (1)

How do I apply for Time out of Foundation Training?

School of Anaesthesia (3)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS School of Anaesthesia.

ARCP (12)

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Rotations (1)

How can I as a trainee undertake training in another region?

Training Programme (2)

School of Clinical Oncology (1)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS School of Clinical Oncology.

General Clinical Oncology (2)

School of Clinical Radiology (6)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS School of Clinical Radiology.

Academic Clinical Fellows (1)

I am an ACF. How can I arrange my academic time and how should this be allocated within my clinical training time?

ARCPs (1)

When are the Interim Reviews held for Clinical Radiology?

Contacts (1)

I have a problem with my ePortfolio, who do I contact?

Exams (1)

How long do I have to be in training to take my FRCR exam?

Rotations (2)

Training Days (2)

School of Dental Foundation Training (6)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS Dental Foundation Training Programme.

Extensions To Training (3)

Review Of Competency Progression (RCP) (7)

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Changes in Circumstances (2)

Sick Leave (1)

I would like to return to work Less Than Full Time (LTFT) following a period of sick leave, what do I need to do? (LTFT)

New Starter Registration (4)

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Resignation (3)

School of Dental Core Training (4)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS Dental Core Training Programme.

Additional Training Time (2)

Review Of Competency Progression (RCP) (6)

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Changes in Circumstances (1)

I am currently in Dental Core training and due to go on maternity leave before I complete the programme, can I still apply for specialty training posts?

Axia (4)

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School of Dental Higher Training (4)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS Dental Higher Training Programme.

Additional Training Time (4)

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Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP) (5)

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Certification (5)

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ISCP (4)

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School of Emergency Medicine (3)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS School of Emergency Medicine, including the ACCS programme.

Generic Emergency Medicine FAQs (2)

Generic ACCS FAQs (3)

ACCS Training Days (1)

What training day programme am I expected to attend?

School of General Practice (2)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in the London School of General Practice.

School of General Practice (10)

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Medical Indemnity (10)

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School of Intensive Care Medicine (1)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS School of Intensive Care Medicine.

General FAQs (2)

School of Medicine (3)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS School of Medicine.

General Internal Medicine (GIM) (5)

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Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology and Virology (IDMMV) (2)

Internal Medicine Training (IMT) (4)

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School of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS School of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

General FAQs (2)

Rotations (2)

School of Occupational Medicine (2)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors training in Occupational Medicine in London. Please note the School of Medicine is a National School managed by NHS England East Midlands.

ARCPs (1)

ARCPs in the School of Occupational Medicine

IDTs/Rotations (1)

Movement between Deaneries (Industry Posts)

School of Ophthalmology (3)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS School of Ophthalmology.

CCT (1)

I have received an Outcome 6 and am now ready to CCT from the Ophthalmology programme. Where do I get the CCT form from?

KSS Induction (1)

Where do I get the expense claim form from?

College Contacts (1)

Who are the College contacts?

School Of Pathology (1)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS School of Pathology.

General Pathology (2)

School of Paediatrics (3)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS School of Paediatrics.

School of Paediatrics Matching Process (3)

ePortfolio Queries (1)

I have a query regarding my ePortfolio, who do I contact?

General Queries (4)

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School of Psychiatry (2)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS School of Psychiatry.

Core Psychiatry (2)

Higher Psychiatry (2)

School of Public Health (2)

ARCP (1)

What is KA10 Formative Assessment in relation to the Public Health Programme?

Notification of Change (1)

There has been a change to my training status, who do I need to update?

School of Surgery (Core) (5)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS Core Surgery Programmes.

Attendance at Events (1)

My trust will not release me for a training event. What should I do?

Core Surgical Training Handbook (1)

Where can I obtain a copy of the handbook?

SITE (1)

Do I have to attend SITE, even if I have passed the MRCS/gained an ST3 job?

Matching (1)

Am I obliged to participate in the credit scheme process if I am on a themed programme?

Rotations (1)

How can I swap my placement with a fellow core trainee?

School of Surgery (Higher) (2)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors in either the London or KSS Higher Surgery Programmes.

ISCP (3)

Vascular Surgery Placements (1)

My placement says General Surgery although I am a Vascular Surgery trainee

Less Than Full Time (3)

This section is specifically designated for queries from resident doctors and dentists in training regarding less-than-full-time training.

Forms (4)

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For Trainees Enquiring About Training Less Than Full Time (LTFT) (16)

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For Trainees Who Have Been Accepted for Less Than Full Time Training (LTFT) (15)

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LTFT Trust Queries (2)

This section is specifically designated for queries from trust colleagues relating to doctors and dentists in training who are considering or undertaking less-than-full-time training.

LTFT Application Process (3)

LTFT finance queries (2)

Out of Programme and Acting Up (3)

This section is dedicated to queries about taking time out of training (OOP) or undertaking an acting‑up‑as‑consultant role.

Forms (1)

OOP and Acting Up Application Form

Acting Up As A Consultant (15)

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Taking Time Out of Programme (OOP) (37)

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Supported Return to Training (SRTT) (1)

This section is dedicated to queries relating to supported return to training (SRTT).

Supported return to training (2)

Relocation Resident Doctor and Dentist Queries (3)

This section is dedicated to all resident doctors and dentists' queries relating to the Relocation process and associated policies.

Forms (1)

Relocation Query Form

Relocation Trainee Queries (11)

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Relocation Documents (4)

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Relocation Trust Queries (3)

This section is dedicated to all trust queries relating to the Relocation process and associated policies.

Forms (1)

Relocation Trust Query Form

Trust Queries (12)

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Relocation Documents (8)

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Revalidation (10)

This section relates to the Revalidation process, which all Fully GMC Registered Doctors must undertake every 5 years,

How do I submit my Form R (1)

How do I submit a Form R?

Revalidation dates, notice and deferrals (4)

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Revalidation, Responsible Officers & Designated Bodies (6)

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The Revalidation Process (3)

Transfer of Information (TOI) between Responsible Officers (1)

I am a trainee who has recently changed my Designated Body/ Responsible Officer. What should I be providing them for revalidation purposes.

When do I need to submit my Form R (1)

When do I need to submit my Form R?

What happens if I do not submit my Form R? (1)

What happens if I do not submit a Form R?

What is Revalidation (1)

What is Revalidation?

Scope of Work Declaration (1)

What is the Scope of Work Declaration and where can I find guidance??

Why do I need to submit a Form R (1)

Why do I need to complete a Form R?

Trust Rotation Queries (8)

This section is dedicated to Trust colleague queries relating to Resident Doctor and Dentists placement information, and the related processes.

General (5)

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Data Changes (5)

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Establishment Report (2)

Forecast Rotation Grid (FRoG) (3)

Placeholders (3)

Publication Timelines (3)

Trainee Data Discrepancies (4)

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The Trust Rotation Grid (TRoG) (7)

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Study leave (8)

Welcome to the Study Leave homepage. Below you'll find links to all our study leave guidance documentation, approved course lists for each specialty, application forms for discretionary study leave courses, and FAQs on the study leave process. If you have any queries about study leave, please submit them to the team via the following link: https://lasepgmdesupport.hee.nhs.uk/support/tickets/new?form_25=true

Forms (4)

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Study Leave Guidance Documents (8)

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Study Leave Course Lists (17)

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The Study Leave Process - FAQs (35)

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Discretionary Courses - FAQs (6)

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How much study leave is allowed? - FAQs (10)

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Does the Study Leave process apply to me? - FAQs (9)

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Trust Study Leave FAQs (11)

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TIS Self Service (TSS) (1)

This section is related to queries to TIS Self Service (TSS), a system dedicated to Resident Doctors' training. Please note that TSS is a nationally managed system so you should also refer to: https://trainee.tis.nhs.uk/

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