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I think I need an extension to my training due to educational reasons, what should I do?
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I am a Less Than Full Time (LTFT) trainee, will my extension to training be pro rata?
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How long can my training be extended for?
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I have a procedural question about the IDT process, who do I contact?
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I am a London or KSS Resident Doctor and have an IDT form which needs to be signed off by a Postgraduate Dean or their nominated signatory, where can I submit this document to?
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I am a London or KSS Resident Doctor and I would like to know more about the specialty training programme.
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I do not agree with the decision of the ARCP panel. Can I appeal it?
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How do I request a review of my ARCP outcome?
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What is an ARCP Review?
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When will I have my Final ARCP Outcome?
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When can I apply for consultant posts?
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What is the difference between CCT and CESR(CP)?
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I'm going on parental leave, what do I need to do?
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What are my parental leave entitlements?
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Where do I need to record my parental leave absence?
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What is the NTS?
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If I am having difficulty logging into the GMC National Trainee Survey, who can I contact?
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When does the survey take place?
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When will I receive my national training number (NTN)?
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What is the difference between a DRN and NTN?
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I would like to count previous experience towards my training, how do I do this?
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What is Period of Grace?
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How long is my Period of Grace?
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I am a core trainee, do I qualify for a Period of Grace?
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I am considering resigning from my training programme, what should I do?
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What is my notice period?
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I have obtained a consultant post, how do I resign from my Period of Grace? (POG)
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When will I receive notification of my next placement?
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Where can I find information on my pay scales?
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My TPD has informed me of my next placement, when will this be confirmed?
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Who pays for a trainee’s academic block?
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Who do I go to for my study leave budget?
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Is it possible to transfer the award to another medical school/region?
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Do I have to declare old, "spent" convictions, police cautions, warnings, reprimands etc?
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I have already declared fitness to practise issues in the past to my healthcare regulator and/or medical/dental school/university. Do I have to declare them again?
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I wish to make a Fitness to Practice Declaration
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Will applicants be able to save each section of the application form and come back to it later?
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Will applicants receive random’ offers?
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Are applicants able to stay in the upgrading process for more than one offer?
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I have a query about references/referees. Where can I find information about this?
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Do my referees need to be my most recent three supervisors?
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Who can I nominate as a referee? Does the referee have to be a consultant?
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If I decline an offer will I be disadvantaged in future rounds?
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How can I be sure my offer decision has been recorded?
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I did not make a decision on my offer in time and it has expired but I still want to be considered, what can I do?
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I am having difficulties booking my SJT. What should I do?
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What are the application and interview dates for Dental Foundation Training?
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What should I answer to the application form question: ’Will you be required to undertake Dental Foundation Training as the only route to access the NHS Dental Performers List (England and Wales only)?
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My referee has not been able to submit reference requested.
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I have created an Oriel account and I am unable to register for FP application process
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I have submitted my application to the Foundation Programme. There was no option for me to preference Specialised Foundation Programmes or Foundation Priority Programmes.
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Will universities be informed of applicants ranking data?
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How much time do applicants have to accept an offer with upgrades?
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Are applicants able to upgrade offers more than once?
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What documentation will applicants be required to provide as part of their application?
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Is it possible that some applicants may have to work longer than the hours stated in their contract?
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What does primary pharmacy qualification mean in the application form?
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Will I receive an offer for a programme I haven't preferenced?
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Does Oriel allow a student to bulk filter preference choices?
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What can successful applicants do if the employer moves them elsewhere from their preference choice at a later date?
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Will applicants be tested on clinical and science related questions?
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Why is numeracy being assessed?
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Will examples of numeracy questions be made available to students before they sit the numeracy test?
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What are the eligibility criteria?
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How flexible are the eligibility criteria?
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I anticipate a change in my circumstances in the future. Can I apply?
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When will the information for the next window be made available?
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What should I do if I am unable to upload my evidence to the online application portal?
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I need to upload additional documents to support my application, but I have exceeded the 15 MB limit.
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Can I ask to be transferred to a nearby training region if my first choice is not available?
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Can I specify where within the region I would like to be transferred to?
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The regions I would like to apply to have now merged, how do I list them on my application form?
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How does a post become available?
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Who should I contact to find out about available posts?
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Can I find out which vacancies are available in my preferred region prior to submitting an application?
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How will I be made an offer to transfer?
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What information will the conditional offer contain?
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Why is this offer conditional?
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How do I book a place on an event?
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I have special dietary or access requirements – who should I let know?
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I am having problems booking on to my event – who should I contact?
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Can you please provide me with a mortgage letter including length of training and salary information?
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Where can I find details of the Professional Support Unit (PSU) in order to access coaching and mentoring, careers guidance or professional support?
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How do I CCT/apply to the specialist register?
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What happens when it’s time to come for final sign off for GIM?
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How much CPD counts towards GIM?
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What CPD doesn’t count?
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I am an IMT trainee; can you please update my post information or add a supervisor to my medicine ePortfolio?
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Where can I find information about the new Internal Medicine Curriculum?
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I am an IMT trainee, can I request a copy of my ARCP outcome or will I receive a certificate to confirm completion of training?
Medical Foundation (12)
Foundation training across the 3 London and South East Foundation Schools (North Central and East London Foundation School, North West London Foundation School and South Thames Foundation School).
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What is the purpose of an ARCP?
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When will I have my F2 ARCP Outcome?
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How often should I have an ARCP?
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I'm going on parental leave, what do I need to do?
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What are my parental leave entitlements?
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Will I return to the same placement following my parental leave?
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Can I take ATLS as an alternative to ALS?
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What are the TAB (Team Assessment of Behaviour) window dates for London and KSS Foundation Schools?
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Assessment/SLEs
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I haven’t received a contract of employment: what should I do?
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Where can I find information on my payscales?
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Who do I contact to request annual leave for my next placement?
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What are my parental leave entitlements?
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Will I return to the same placement following my paternity leave?
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What happens to my post when I go on paternity leave?
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I am a Core Dental Trainee Less Than Full Time (LTFT) trainee, will my extension to training be pro rata?
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I have been awarded an unsatisfactory outcome at my RCP, how can I appeal this decision?
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I think I need an extension to my training due to statutory leave from the training programme, how does this happen?
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What if none of the FAQs answer my query?
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How can I update the account holders for my trust?
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Who should I contact if I am experiencing technical difficulties with my trust portal account?
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What data can I expect the TRoG to contain?
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The TRoG appears to have missing data / we have not received details of trainees next placement.
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Not all of my posts are showing up on the TRoG report.
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How will changes to rotation data be communicated and when?
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What does the data changes tab of TRoG show us?
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If there are multiple data changes relating to one post, how do I know which data change is now the correct placement information?
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A trainee has informed us that their grade of training is different to that on TRoG
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The placement start date is different on TRoG to what the trainee has confirmed.
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A trainee has informed us they are going on paternity leave / different trust / withdrawn but their name still appears on my TRoG.
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
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Study Leave Process Flowchart 2025
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Process for Discretionary Courses 2025-26
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Foundation Study Leave Guidance
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Discretionary Study Leave - TPD Request Template
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Discretionary Study Leave Application Form
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Palliative Medicine Study Leave Expense Form
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How will I know which courses are essential, and therefore covered by the study budget?
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How do I request approval for Study Leave for a course which is not on the Study Leave lists for my specialty?
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Is there an upper limit to how much I can claim from the study budget?
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How do I make the case for an discretionary educational/training course/experience to be covered by study budget?
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I am applying to my TPD for approval for an discretionary course. How long will this process take?
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I am not sure who my Training Programme Director (TPD) is. How do I find out?
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Can I get study leave to study for a professional exam? How much study leave am I entitled to for this private study?
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A course does not require funding but requires study leave. How do I apply for this?
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I am doing an online course - can I get study leave/budget to do it?
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I am a GP trainee on a hospital rotation, will the new process for accessing study leave and funding apply to me?
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I am on maternity leave. Can I still access the study budget or study leave?
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I am a Palliative Medicine trainee, how should I apply for study leave and funding?