PMETB publications archive
In this section you can access an archive of PMETB publications may be of interest for research purposes.
Current publications relating to specialty including GP training can be found in the Publications section of the website.
Corporate
About PMETB / PMET
Merger of PMETB with GMC: A guide for doctors
This leaflet sets out the most frequently asked questions that PMETB has received from doctors and trainee doctors in relation to the merger of PMETB with the GMC.
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State of PMET 2009
Collection of articles and opinions published in 2009 which provides a snapshot of the sector, reflecting current thinking about where PMET is today and helps us understand the steps needed to make the developments required for training in the future.
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State of PMET 2008
Collection of articles and opinions published in 2008 which provides a snapshot of the sector, reflecting current thinking about where PMET is today and helps us understand the steps needed to make the developments required for training in the future.
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Development of the Regulation of PMET - 2009
This paper outlines the key milestones in the development of the regulatory framework for postgraduate medical education and training in the UK and the evolution of views on its nature and optimal shape.
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PMETB Strategy 2006-2010 (full document) - 2005
PMETB's first strategic plan.
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PMETB Strategy 2006-2010 (summary) - 2005
Summary of PMETB's first strategic plan.
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Operational Priorities (Executive Summary ) - 2007-08
Executive summary of PMETB's second full year business plan covering the period April 2007 – March 2008.
Download Operational Priorities 2007-2008 (Executive Summary) (pdf)
Summary of PMETB Operational Priorities - 2000-07
Considers current developments, new developments, reviews and capacity building.
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Patient Perspective Background information booklet
PMETB seminar booklet focusing on how to involve patients in the development of postgraduate medical education and training (PMET).
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery report
Review to determine whether the current OMFS training programme is fit for purpose.
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Annual reports
Annual reports 2003/2010
PMETB one year on (2006)
One year on evaluation of PMETB's progress, achievements, and core areas for improvement.
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Future Doctors Review
Educating Tomorrow's Doctors
A Future Doctors review report that outlines the work of the Educating Tomorrow’s Doctors working group.
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Patients' Role in Healthcare
A Future Doctors review report that outlines the work of the Patients' Role in Healthcare working group.
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Role of the Regulator
A Future Doctors review report that outlines the work of the Role of the Regulator working group.
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Future Doctors Policy
A Future Doctors report that seeks to inform the development of medical education and regulation. Based on four themes drawn from the Board’s work and discussions to date, this paper sets out a range of challenges and the suggested responses.
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Educating Tomorrow's Doctors - PMETB briefing
PMETB Briefing on the Future Doctors - Educating Tomorrow’s Doctors.
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Patients' Role in Healthcare - PMETB briefing
PMETB Briefing on the Future Doctors - Patients' Role in Healthcare review.
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Patients and PMET- PMETB briefing
PMETB Briefing on the need for patients to know about PMET, the work of PMETB and how they may choose to get involved.
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Formal correspondence
Lancet response
Letter to the editor: Article, M Brown et al, Lancet 2007.
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PMETB submission to MMC Inquiry
Written evidence to the MMC Inquiry. Submission focuses on explaining PMETB role in postgraduate medical education and training.
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PMETB Publication scheme October 2005 - June 2008
Explains what information PMETB will make available to the public, and wherever possible provides an easy method of accessing that information.
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PMETB response to Sir John Tooke's report on MMC - Nov 07
PMETB’s response to Aspiring to Excellence: findings and recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Modernising Medical Careers.
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Quality
Standards
Standards for curriculum development (background paper) - September 2004
Sets out the background against which the PMETB statement of principles for curricula will be developed.
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Standards for curricula - March 2005
This paper sets out the characteristics that curricula should display to be effective in guiding learning, teaching, and experience.
Download Standards for curricula March 2005 (pdf)
What is curriculum?
Statement on the actual definition on the theory of curriculum.
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QAF consultation - May 07
This document describes in detail the key elements of the new Quality Assurance Framework and provides an opportunity for all stakeholders to submit their views.
Download QAF consultation May 2007 (pdf)
Criteria for approving training interim posts and programmes
Sets out criteria against which PMETB will determine whether a postgraduate specialty training programme or posts (other than GP training) should be given approval or have approval confirmed, unconditionally or subject to conditions, during the interim period October 2005 – April 2006.
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Developing and maintaining an assessment system- a PMETB guide to good practice
This is a good practice guide setting out some of the challenges involved in devising an assessment system.
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Notable Practice Report 2010
This report collates and analyses the notable practice that has been identified through the PMETB QF since its inception in autumn 2007.
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Surveys
National Training Surveys 2008-2009
The summary report of PMETB/COPMeD’s National Surveys of Trainees and Trainers 2009.
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National Survey of Trainees 2007 Summary Report
The summary report of PMETB/COPMeD’s National Surveys of Trainees 2007.
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National Survey of Trainers 2007 Summary Report
The summary report of PMETB's National Surveys of Trainers 2007.
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National Survey of Trainees 2006
The summary report of PMETB/COPMeD's National Surveys of Trainees 2006.
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Certification
Certification - general
Post-Certification Research 2008
This report looks at the principal routes to GP and specialist registration administered by PMETB and considers how the pathways to registration might affect a doctor's future.
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PMETB Factsheet 1
A Glossary of Terms used by PMETB Certification.
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PMETB Factsheet 2
Factsheet concerning Post and programme approval.
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PMETB Factsheet 3
Factsheet about specialty or GP training via the CCT route.
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PMETB Factsheet 4
Equivalence routes to the specialist and GP registers.
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PMETB article on GP certification arrangements March 2006
Changes and arrangements for GP certification procedures.
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Certification fees
PMETB fees consultation consolidated response - 3 March 2006
Fees rules 2006: Summary of responses to consultation questions.
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PMETB fees response - additional responses addressed to consultation - 3 March 2006
Fees rules 2006 – answers to specific points raised.
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PMETB fees response - letter from Professor Peter Rubin 3 March 2006
A letter sent as part of the fees consultation.
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