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We set and maintain standards for high quality physician training in the UK on behalf of the three Royal Colleges of Physicians. Office hours Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm

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We’re committed to providing secure and reliable assessments for every candidate.

To deliver the best possible exam experience, written exams and SCEs will move back to in‑centre delivery from June 2026. Find out more here >> bit.ly/4acuw46

12.02.2026 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Applications for the EFIM Exchange Programme 2026 are now open. This offers Internal Medicine residents an opportunity to gain valuable international experience and broaden their clinical exposure.

More information > www.thefederation.uk/news/apply-n...

10.02.2026 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Access to ePortfolio begins only after enrolment. Programme details usually appear within five working days > www.thefederation.uk/training/epo...

22.12.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Opening hours over the festive period
Our offices will be closed from 24 to 26 December 2025, as well as 31 December 2025 and 1 January 2026.

Thank you for a great year, and wishing all involved with JRCPTB a restful break over this festive period.

19.12.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Polls, videos, guidance, stories - what’s most helpful for you? Take our JRCPTB social media survey today > t.co/dvOmT64wJx

05.12.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're completing training, make sure your ePortfolio has:
➑️ an updated CV
➑️ your speciality specific certificates (ALS, SCE, IRMER, etc.)
➑️ ARCP / PYR documentation and confirmation of your CCT date

Refer to the full checklist here > www.thefederation.uk/training/tra...

27.11.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re reviewing our JRCPTB social media channels to make sure our posts are relevant, accessible, and engaging for trainees and educators.

Share your thoughts here > zfrmz.eu/5b28pwoLIOUN...

19.11.2025 09:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Academic training opportunities πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€βš•οΈ
If you are combining research or teaching with clinical training, check what is expected in your speciality, what accreditations are needed and how this affects your completion date > www.thefederation.uk/training/spe...

18.11.2025 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What isn’t included in your training time? 🩺
Posts not approved for training include service posts, LAS, trust posts, etc. Learn more about what counts toward your training by exploring our FAQs > www.thefederation.uk/training/tra...

13.11.2025 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Federation response to independent external review of MRCP(UK) Part 2 written examination error (September 2023) The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom has today, Thursday 6 November 2025, published the independent review undertaken by Professor John McLachlan into the error tha...

Today, the Federation has published the independent review conducted by Professor John McLachlan into the error that occurred after the MRCP(UK) 2023/03 Part 2 Written Examination, held on 6 September 2023. Read more here > bit.ly/4or49Mp

06.11.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ’‘ Spotlight on Portfolio pathway
If you are on that route, do know what evidence is required. Specialities have listed guidance under specialties pages > www.thefederation.uk/training/tra...

04.11.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Vacancy alert
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking to appoint an Associate Medical Director for Workforce Development.

We look forward to hearing from you and encourage you to apply by Friday 14 November 2025 > www.thefederation.uk/about-us/vac...

28.10.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FAQ spotlight πŸ™‹πŸ½
Can you apply for a consultant post before your CCT date? Yes, six months ahead is allowed.

Refer to our Training and Certification FAQs here > www.thefederation.uk/training/tra...

21.10.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For specialties, there are Rough Guides available to help
supervisors and trainees understand curriculum changes as well as capabilities in practice (CiPs) > www.thefederation.uk/training

16.10.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Workplace based assessments are key to ensure your
assessments are completed as per your speciality curriculum and recorded in your ePortfolio.

Regular feedback helps progression, and do explore our workplace based assessments page here > www.thefederation.uk/training/tra...

09.10.2025 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Going on parental leave? 🀰
Notify your deanery/HEE local office and JRCPTB of dates. Upon return, use the completion date calculator with full-time or less than full-time status.

Training content and other FAQs are available here > www.thefederation.uk/training

19.09.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How to upload a file into your Personal Library
YouTube video by NHS ePortfolios How to upload a file into your Personal Library

Learn how to upload a file into the Personal Library in your Portfolio user account with this handy @nhseportfolios.bsky.social video > www.youtube.com/watch?v=faH9...

01.07.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How to complete a Patient Survey form
YouTube video by NHS ePortfolios How to complete a Patient Survey form

Do you know how to complete a patient survey form on ePorfolio? Follow the simple steps outlined in this helpful @nhseportfolios.bsky.social video > www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXDY...

19.06.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How to upload a file into your Personal Library
YouTube video by NHS ePortfolios How to upload a file into your Personal Library

Check out this short @nhseportfolios.bsky.social video about uploading files to your personal library on ePortfolio > www.youtube.com/watch?v=faH9...

10.06.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How to send a ticket request for a rating
YouTube video by NHS ePortfolios How to send a ticket request for a rating

Do you need a quick refresher about how to send a ticket request for a rating in your ePortfolio?

Follow along with the relevant steps in this useful @nhseportfolios.bsky.social video > www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo2S...

28.05.2025 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How to add a supervisor to your post (for "Physician Trainee" role users)
YouTube video by NHS ePortfolios How to add a supervisor to your post (for "Physician Trainee" role users)

πŸ“£ Calling all physician trainees utilising @nhseportfolios.bsky.social
Discover how to add a supervisor to your post with this easy-to-follow instructional video > www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYOQ...

21.05.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Notice to IMT ARCP panel members – 2025 ARCPs We would like to bring to your attention to the ARCP briefing presentation for 2025.

The ARCP briefing presentation for 2025 is now available.

To ensure consistency we recommend playing this presentation at every ARCP panel meeting. To watch the video visit our website > bit.ly/43gIhKq

15.05.2025 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Quality criteria for Internal Medicine Training launch highlights
YouTube video by Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board Quality criteria for Internal Medicine Training launch highlights

Witness the engaging discussions held at the recent Internal Medicine Training: Quality Criteria Launch > www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG7N...

For those who could not attend in person, event footage available here > www.thefederation.uk/training/qua...

07.05.2025 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There is still time to complete the @gmcuk.bsky.social National Training Survey 2025 with the deadline extended until midday tomorrow.

Have your say and complete the survey available here > gmc-uk.org/nts

06.05.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How to add your new post (for "Physician Trainee" role users)
YouTube video by NHS ePortfolios How to add your new post (for "Physician Trainee" role users)

Do you need a refresher on how to add your new post (for "Physician Trainee" role users)?

Follow along with the relevant steps in this useful @nhseportfolios.bsky.social video > www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfeTVAqA0hU

01.05.2025 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How to create and release a Summary MSF (for "Physician Educational Supervisor" role users)
YouTube video by NHS ePortfolios How to create and release a Summary MSF (for "Physician Educational Supervisor" role users)

Looking to refresh your knowledge on all things ePortfolio? Keep an eye out over the coming weeks for several helpful @nhseportfolios.bsky.social videos.

Let’s begin with learning how to create and release a Summary MSF > www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7Qj...

09.04.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn more about our commitment to improving and maintaining the standards of postgraduate medical training in the UK.

Download the newly launched Internal medicine training (IMT) quality criteria here > bit.ly/41J7M6u

19.03.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Calling all trainees and trainers to share their experience of workplace learning with the @gmcuk.bsky.social National Training Survey 2025.

You have until Tuesday 29 April to participate, and can complete the survey here: gmc-uk.org/nts

19.03.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s a wrap! Thank you to all who participated and contributed towards today’s Internal Medicine Training Quality Criteria launch.

Do keep an eye out for some recorded content of the event which will be shared on our website: www.thefederation.uk/training

18.03.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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