Training guidance for clinical oncology

The currency of examinations - Where trainees enter an approved training programme and wish to record previously undertaken exams in their chosen specialty, the RCR will adopt the guidance of the GMC. The GMC guidance on the currency of exams states:

"An examination may be taken before the candidate enters the relevant GMC-approved training programme or when they are on a break in the programme. In this scenario, the pass will be considered current as long as the candidate enters or re-enters the programme within seven years of passing the examination and satisfies any other currency requirements determined by the relevant royal college or faculty."

College tutors are appointed by their training programme to support TPDs and their local training teams. There will normally be one college tutor per training site, but arrangements vary regionally. While the RCR does not appoint or manage these roles, we have provided a recommended job description and person specification that is intended as guidance for what the role involves and the support it should receive. This document may be adapted to the needs of individual training programmes. We encourage flexibility to ensure that there are no unnecessary obstacles for individuals assuming these important roles, while still upholding high standards in training delivery and quality assurance maintenance.

If you are a College Tutor interested in joining the RCR College Tutors network and haven't already completed our Discovery Survey, please get in touch with the Professional Networks Team to check if you are on our circulation list.