Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians
Training Board (JRCPTB)
Changes to specialty trainee assessment and
review August 2014
Trainee induction guidance
Revised system for assessment
• Change to how ePortfolio evidence is used to
determine trainee progress
• Aims to enhance learning through effective
feedback and action plans
• Applies to all core and higher medical trainees
from 6 August 2014
• ARCP decision aids set out the requirements
for each stage of training
Work place based assessment
• CbD, mini-CEX and ACAT tools to be used for
supervised learning events (SLEs)
• Trainees should actively seek feedback from
assessors immediately following an SLE
• Trainees and supervisors should formulate
action plans and arrange follow-up
• DOPS, MSF, teaching observations and audit
assessments will continue in current format
Summary of WPBAs
Assessments
Key points
CbD
mini-CEX
ACAT
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DOPS
MSF
Teaching observation
Audit assessment /
QIPAT
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Collectively to be known as supervised learning events (SLEs)
Emphasis on self-reflection, feedback and action plans
Demonstrate longitudinal progression during training period
Global ratings provide trainees with a clear indication of their
current attainment and development
Curriculum links limited to 8 for ACAT, 2 for CbD/mini-CEX
Refer to revised ARCP decision aid for specialty requirements
Continue in current format
Quality Improvement Project Assessment tool (QIPAT) can be
used in place of audit assessment in CMT. Other trainees can
use on a voluntary basis
Refer to revised ARCP decision aid for specialty requirements
Linking evidence in ePortfolio
• ePortfolio evidence should be linked to
competencies to show learning and
engagement with the curriculum
• One piece of evidence is sufficient if it
demonstrates a competency has been
properly explored
• ePortfolio linkages of SLEs should be limited to
8 for ACAT and 2 for mini-CEX and CbD
Linking evidence in ePortfolio (2)
• You should self-assess and assign indicative
ratings from the drop-down box for each
competency you have explored
• Ten of the common competencies will not
require linked evidence in the ePortfolio
unless concerns are raised
Sampling of competencies
• Your supervisor should regularly sample and
discuss your linked evidence, ratings and
statements in the ePortfolio
• It is not necessary to examine all evidence and
competencies to determine progress
• We recommend 10-12 competencies are
sampled per training year. More will be
required if evidence is considered inadequate
Educational supervisor report
• The educational supervisor’s report is pivotal
to the ARCP process and includes a summary
of multiple consultant reports (MCRs) and
multi-source feedback (MSF)
• Your supervisor will report on your
engagement with the curriculum determined
by sampling of evidence and competencies
Guidance
The following resources are available on the
JRCPTB website www.jcrptb.org.uk
Guidance for trainees
Guidance for supervisors
ARCP decision aids
Assessment methods
Specialty placement checklists for CMT/AIM
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The JRCPTB is part of the Federation of the
Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom