When can I apply, and can I apply for a transfer between windows?

There are two windows of application to the National Inter Deanery Transfer (IDT) process. 

Window 1

Application window is usually early February*

Applications made during the Window 1 should expect to receive information on their outcome by late April and transfer between August and October the same year.

Window 2

Application window is usually mid-July to early-August*

Applications made during Window 2 should expect to receive information on their outcome by late October and transfer between February and April of the following year.

*The most updated and detailed timeline for the current window of National Inter Deanery Transfer (IDT) may be accessed via the website a the following address: https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/inter-deanery-transfers-idt/inter-deanery-transfers-idt-guide/timelines

The national process has been established by the Conference of Postgraduate Medical Deans (COPMeD), NHS England (NHSE), Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency, NHS Education for Scotland, Health Education and Improvement Wales and the British Medical Association (BMA) in order to provide a consistent, robust and transparent process for allowing postgraduate doctors in training to transfer around the UK. This centralised transfer process aims to provide doctors in training and regional colleagues with a consistent, transparent and robust service. For this reason, it will not be possible to depart from or be flexible with the published processes, timelines and criteria.

The National lnter Deanery Transfer (IDT) team cannot accept any applications or facilitate any transfers outside of the process or nationally agreed timelines. There are no exceptional circumstances where the National IDT team will accept any late applications or facilitate a transfer outside of the nationally agreed process.

Resident doctors may subscribe to the National IDT e-newsletter for announcements regarding when the next window will open.

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