Specialty Module — Paediatrics
2 months · Online · CPD Accredited
- Duration
- 6 months
- Live Sessions
- 6
- 1:1 Sessions
- 3
- CPD Credits
- 32
Who this is for
- IMGs at SAS / Specialty Doctor grade with 4+ years post-MRCP (or equivalent) UK experience and no UK CCT pathway.
- Doctors who have completed the Foundation Day and want a structured 6-month build to a submittable portfolio.
- Trainees within 12 months of submission who need both generic CESR scaffolding and specialty-specific assessor insight.
What is included
Core Accelerator · 4 months
Generic foundation
Module 1 — GMC Framework & Eligibility
- Specialist Register routes
- Equivalence principles
- Self-eligibility check
Module 2 — Evidence Architecture
- Logbook standards
- WBPA mapping
- Audit & QIP design
Module 3 — CiP Mapping & AI Tool
- Curriculum mapping workshop
- Aiklu AI portfolio scanner
- Gap remediation plan
Module 4 — Supervisor Reports & Portal
- Structured Reporter coaching
- GMC Online walkthrough
- Submission packaging
Specialty Module · 2 months
Royal College assessor view
Module 5 — Specialty SSG Deep-Dive
- RCPCH-aligned curriculum review
- Assessor expectations
- Domain-by-domain evidence map
Module 6 — Mock Portfolio Review
- PAG-assessor mock scoring
- Reviewer feedback
- Final readiness plan
Curriculum timeline
Month 1
GMC framework and eligibility audit
Month 2
Evidence architecture — logbooks, WBPAs, audits, QIPs
Month 3
CiP mapping and AI portfolio tool workshop
Month 4
Supervisor reports and GMC application portal walkthrough
Month 5
Specialty SSG deep-dive — your Royal College's assessor expectations
Month 6
Specialty portfolio mock review and submission readiness check
Led by a Royal College Portfolio Assessment Group assessor in your specialty
Your specialty module is delivered by a current PAG assessor — the people who actually review GMC portfolio applications.
Dr A. Patel
RCPCH PAG · Paediatrics
Consultant Paediatrician, sits on the RCPCH Portfolio Assessment Group.