National Survey of Trainees 2006

The National Survey of Trainees summary report 2006 has been published (pdf)  

In 2006, PMETB, in collaboration with COPMeD, undertook the first ever national survey of doctors in training in the UK. The aim of the survey was to measure trainees’ perception of their training providers' compliance with PMETB’s Generic standards for training (July 2008), developed to introduce consistency in postgraduate medical education.

Moreover, the survey was used as a screening tool to identify locations where trainees' responses potentially indicate that compliance with the standards is lower than the national mean. In these cases, deaneries were asked to draw up action plans to address any concerns suggested by the survey. The delivery of these action plans was monitored as part of our deanery visits programme.

The survey’s questions specifically covered:

• Patient safety;
• Quality assurance, review and evaluation;
• Delivery of curriculum, including assessment;
• Support and development of trainees, trainers and local faculty;
• Educational resources and capacity.

For further information regarding the Trainee Survey 2006 please see:

The National Report

Additional survey documents

Please note that the Compare CD containing the results of the National Trainee Survey 2006 was sent to all Royal Colleges and Faculties.

Note: PMETB merged with the General Medical Council (GMC) on 1 April 2010. The surveys for 2006 – 2009 were delivered by PMETB. The 2010 surveys started as a joint undertaking of both PMETB and the GMC and post merger, the surveys became the responsibility of the GMC.