Application to Specialty Programmes
To apply for specialty training there are strict
criteria to be met. These are :
- Confirmed registration with the GMC
- Right to work in the UK
- English language skills
- College exams
- Match the person specification
- Match the specialty level
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation or
equivalent competencies
Further detailed information about these and
about the application process to specialty training can be found on
the Modernising Medical Careers
website.
There is variation in the popularity and
number of posts available in specialty training. When considering
what specialty to apply for it is useful to bear in mind the
competion ratio for posts.
Essentially this is the number of posts
available compared to the number of people applying. The competion
for posts can be extremely variable and is influenced by factors
such as geographical location and service needs so you are
urged to be flexible with your choices to give you the best chance
of securing a place. Some information on competition ratios in ST3
can be found
here.
We have advice for F2 trainees making an application
See our pages on: