Training Pathways

Preparation for Entering into the Specialty Training

  1. Determine your choice of Specialty

  2. Prepare Recruitment Documents (e.g. CREST form)

  3. Create an account in Oriel to apply to the programme

  4. Self Study

  5. Courses

  6. Exams

  7. Results

Specialty Training Pathway

Health Education England oversees the Specialty Training programme in the UK. They are responsible for planning, education and training of the future workforce, and development of the existing workforce working alongside commissioners and service providers.

It is mainly of two types;

  1. Run Through

  2. Uncoupled

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Becoming a Consultant