Each domain requires specific evidence.

If your evidence is in a foreign language, you must include a certified version translated into English. If you changed your name since the date of any of your evidence, you must include formal evidence of your name change (for example, marriage certificate, deed poll certificate).

Domain 1 - Postgraduate Medical Qualifications

Masters qualification in a relevant field, such as quality improvement, patient safety, leadership, management, ultrasound
Score 5
Comments Only fully completed qualifications with certificate or official letter of proof of outcome will be counted.

Non-UK Masters qualifications in O&G cannot be counted. The rationale for this decision is that they represent a period of training in a non-UK training hospital associated with a submission of an essay or audit, the equivalent of which would not count as a Masters in the UK and as such this would unfairly advantage those trainees who have used this to score marks in this category. However, we do acknowledge that there are Masters qualifications that would count and that these should evidence a period of learning in a recognised institution, with an assessment by external assessors of a dissertation and or examination process. It would be expected to cover a specific area of learning for example leadership, management or education.

Masters in O&G from Egypt or India are qualifications at the level of MRCOG Parts 2 and 3 and are therefore also not equivalent to a UK Masters in a specialist subject and so cannot be counted.
Evidence required Degree certificate.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Postgraduate diploma in a relevant field, such as quality improvement, patient safety, leadership, management, ultrasound
Score 4
Comments Only fully completed qualifications with certificate or official letter of proof of outcome will be counted.
Evidence required Degree certificate.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
UK primary postgraduate qualification, such as Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP) Part 1, Member of College of Emergency Medicine (MCEM) A (excluding Membership of Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MRCOG)), ultrasound
Score 3
Comments Only fully completed qualifications with certificate or official letter of proof of outcome will be counted.

MRCPi is accepted under Postgraduate qualifications as a score of 3.
Evidence required Degree certificate.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Postgraduate certificate in relevant field in a relevant field, such as quality improvement, patient safety, leadership, management, ultrasound
Score 3
Comments Only fully completed qualifications with certificate or official letter of proof of outcome will be counted.
Evidence required Degree certificate.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Diplomate of National Board or equivalent and/or none of the above
Score 0

Domain 2 - Quality improvement projects (QIP)

2 quality improvement projects, with at least one presented nationally/internationally
Score 6
Comments Although QiPs cannot be counted under Domain Question 6 – Presentations, if you do not have sufficient evidence to claim a QiP or QiPs under this Domain 2 – QiPs but you have QiP presentation evidence, then this can be counted in isolation under Domain 6 – Presentations instead. NB. You cannot double count any evidence.
Evidence required For each QIP please provide a summary including QIP details, action plan, evaluations/re-audit/assessment to quantify impact of intervention, dates QIP undertaken, and clear evidence of where and when it was presented and the intended audience.

You must also provide evidence of your involvement in each QIP, such as email acknowledgement of registration of QIP with Clinical Governance team or response from QIP lead and/or written signed confirmation on letter headed paper from Educational Supervisor or QiP Lead for local, regional, national or international change.

Also ensure you have provided a copy of your employment history if you have undertaken any periods of less than full time employment and/or statutory sickness and/or have any employment gaps.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
2 quality improvement projects, with at least one presented regionally
Score 5
Comments Although QiPs cannot be counted under Domain Question 6 – Presentations, if you do not have sufficient evidence to claim a QiP or QiPs under this Domain 2 – QiPs but you have QiP presentation evidence, then this can be counted in isolation under Domain 6 – Presentations instead. NB. You cannot double count any evidence.
Evidence required For each QIP please provide a summary including QIP details, action plan, evaluations/re-audit/assessment to quantify impact of intervention, dates QIP undertaken, and clear evidence of where and when it was presented and the intended audience.

You must also provide evidence of your involvement in each QIP, such as email acknowledgement of registration of QIP with Clinical Governance team or response from QIP lead and/or written signed confirmation on letter headed paper from Educational Supervisor or QiP Lead for local, regional, national or international change.

Also ensure you have provided a copy of your employment history if you have undertaken any periods of less than full time employment and/or statutory sickness and/or have any employment gaps.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
2 quality improvement projects, both presented locally
Score 4
Comments Although QiPs cannot be counted under Domain Question 6 – Presentations, if you do not have sufficient evidence to claim a QiP or QiPs under this Domain 2 – QiPs but you have QiP presentation evidence, then this can be counted in isolation under Domain 6 – Presentations instead. NB. You cannot double count any evidence.
Evidence required For each QIP please provide a summary including QIP details, action plan, evaluations/re-audit/assessment to quantify impact of intervention, dates QIP undertaken, and clear evidence of where and when it was presented and the intended audience.

You must also provide evidence of your involvement in each QIP, such as email acknowledgement of registration of QIP with Clinical Governance team or response from QIP lead and/or written signed confirmation on letter headed paper from Educational Supervisor or QiP Lead for local, regional, national or international change.

Also ensure you have provided a copy of your employment history if you have undertaken any periods of less than full time employment and/or statutory sickness and/or have any employment gaps.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
1 quality improvement project presented nationally/internationally
Score 3
Comments Although QiPs cannot be counted under Domain Question 6 – Presentations, if you do not have sufficient evidence to claim a QiP or QiPs under this Domain 2 – QiPs but you have QiP presentation evidence, then this can be counted in isolation under Domain 6 – Presentations instead. NB. You cannot double count any evidence.
Evidence required For each QIP please provide a summary including QIP details, action plan, evaluations/re-audit/assessment to quantify impact of intervention, dates QIP undertaken, and clear evidence of where and when it was presented and the intended audience.

You must also provide evidence of your involvement in each QIP, such as email acknowledgement of registration of QIP with Clinical Governance team or response from QIP lead and/or written signed confirmation on letter headed paper from Educational Supervisor or QiP Lead for local, regional, national or international change.

Also ensure you have provided a copy of your employment history if you have undertaken any periods of less than full time employment and/or statutory sickness and/or have any employment gaps.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
1 quality improvement project presented regionally
Score 2
Comments Although QiPs cannot be counted under Domain Question 6 – Presentations, if you do not have sufficient evidence to claim a QiP or QiPs under this Domain 2 – QiPs but you have QiP presentation evidence, then this can be counted in isolation under Domain 6 – Presentations instead. NB. You cannot double count any evidence.
Evidence required For each QIP please provide a summary including QIP details, action plan, evaluations/re-audit/assessment to quantify impact of intervention, dates QIP undertaken, and clear evidence of where and when it was presented and the intended audience.

You must also provide evidence of your involvement in each QIP, such as email acknowledgement of registration of QIP with Clinical Governance team or response from QIP lead and/or written signed confirmation on letter headed paper from Educational Supervisor or QiP Lead for local, regional, national or international change.

Also ensure you have provided a copy of your employment history if you have undertaken any periods of less than full time employment and/or statutory sickness and/or have any employment gaps.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
1 quality improvement project presented locally
Score 1
Comments Although QiPs cannot be counted under Domain Question 6 – Presentations, if you do not have sufficient evidence to claim a QiP or QiPs under this Domain 2 – QiPs but you have QiP presentation evidence, then this can be counted in isolation under Domain 6 – Presentations instead. NB. You cannot double count any evidence.
Evidence required For each QIP please provide a summary including QIP details, action plan, evaluations/re-audit/assessment to quantify impact of intervention, dates QIP undertaken, and clear evidence of where and when it was presented and the intended audience.

You must also provide evidence of your involvement in each QIP, such as email acknowledgement of registration of QIP with Clinical Governance team or response from QIP lead and/or written signed confirmation on letter headed paper from Educational Supervisor or QiP Lead for local, regional, national or international change.

Also ensure you have provided a copy of your employment history if you have undertaken any periods of less than full time employment and/or statutory sickness and/or have any employment gaps.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
None
Score 0

Domain 3 - Research

Completion of a PhD with original research
Score 6
Comments Please note that research from a Primary Medical Qualification cannot be counted. Research should be from a Postgraduate or Intercalated BSC, MA/BA during undergraduate years, or, pre-med qualification evidence at undergraduate level.
Evidence required Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) certificate, if applicable.

PhD/Doctor of Medicine (MD) and other higher degrees must be awarded to get full marks.

Signed headed letter from research supervisor/project sponsor confirming your role in the research project and copy of research project summary/abstract.

Research to be evidenced by degree or publications which are first author, if applicable.

If applicable, evidence your MD is not part of a standard training programme. This means it must have been acquired subsequent to gaining MBBBS or equivalent.

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Significant involvement in research or PhD awaiting submission with first author publication
Score 5
Comments Please note that research from a Primary Medical Qualification cannot be counted. Research should be from a Postgraduate or Intercalated BSC, MA/BA during undergraduate years, or, pre-med qualification evidence at undergraduate level.
Evidence required PhD certificate, if applicable.

PhD/MD and other higher degrees must be awarded to get full marks.

Signed headed letter from research supervisor/project sponsor confirming your role in the research project and copy of research project summary/abstract.

Research to be evidenced by degree or publications which are first author, if applicable.

If applicable, evidence your MD is not part of a standard training programme. This means it must have been acquired subsequent to gaining MBBBS or equivalent.

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Had personal and direct involvement of leading a postgraduate research project
Score 4
Comments Please note that research from a Primary Medical Qualification cannot be counted. Research should be from a Postgraduate or Intercalated BSC, MA/BA during undergraduate years, or, pre-med qualification evidence at undergraduate level.
Evidence required PhD certificate, if applicable.

PhD/MD and other higher degrees must be awarded to get full marks.

Signed headed letter from research supervisor/project sponsor confirming your role in the research project and copy of research project summary/abstract.

Research to be evidenced by degree or publications which are first author, if applicable.

If applicable, evidence your MD is not part of a standard training programme. This means it must have been acquired subsequent to gaining MBBBS or equivalent.

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Had ongoing commitment to research as a co-investigator or recruited a significant number of patients during the period of study
Score 3
Comments Please note that research from a Primary Medical Qualification cannot be counted. Research should be from a Postgraduate or Intercalated BSC, MA/BA during undergraduate years, or, pre-med qualification evidence at undergraduate level.
Evidence required PhD certificate, if applicable.

PhD/MD and other higher degrees must be awarded to get full marks.

Signed headed letter from research supervisor/project sponsor confirming your role in the research project and copy of research project summary/abstract.

Research to be evidenced by degree or publications which are first author, if applicable.

If applicable, evidence your MD is not part of a standard training programme. This means it must have been acquired subsequent to gaining MBBBS or equivalent.

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Been involved with recruitment of participants to research projects and hold certified Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or assisted with data collection and hold certified Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Score 2
Comments Please note that research from a Primary Medical Qualification cannot be counted. Research should be from a Postgraduate or Intercalated BSC, MA/BA during undergraduate years, or, pre-med qualification evidence at undergraduate level.
Evidence required PhD certificate, if applicable.

PhD/MD and other higher degrees must be awarded to get full marks.

Signed headed letter from research supervisor/project sponsor confirming your role in the research project and copy of research project summary/abstract.

Research to be evidenced by degree or publications which are first author, if applicable.

If applicable, evidence your MD is not part of a standard training programme. This means it must have been acquired subsequent to gaining MBBBS or equivalent.

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Been involved with recruitment of participants to research projects
Score 1
Comments Please note that research from a Primary Medical Qualification cannot be counted. Research should be from a Postgraduate or Intercalated BSC, MA/BA during undergraduate years, or, pre-med qualification evidence at undergraduate level.
Evidence required PhD certificate, if applicable.

PhD/MD and other higher degrees must be awarded to get full marks.

Signed headed letter from research supervisor/project sponsor confirming your role in the research project and copy of research project summary/abstract.

Research to be evidenced by degree or publications which are first author, if applicable.

If applicable, evidence your MD is not part of a standard training programme. This means it must have been acquired subsequent to gaining MBBBS or equivalent.

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
MD linked to primary Medical qualification
Score 0
Not participated in research
Score 0

Domain 4 - Teaching

A higher degree in Medical education
Score 4
Comments None at present
Evidence required Please provide evaluation from teaching events which should include the date, time and target audience.

Signed headed letter confirming involvement in a teaching programme.

Overview of lectures delivered, and feedback received – if you do not provide this, your score will be amended to informal teaching.

Evidence of course attendance/completion/certification, as applicable.

Do not include presenting a QIP project as teaching, nor presenting own research at a meeting.

Please supply any supporting qualification/course certificates.

If applicable, evidence your MD is not part of a standard training programme. This means it must have been acquired subsequent to gaining MBBBS or equivalent.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Made a major contribution to a local/regional/national teaching programme including organising a programme
Score 3
Comments None at present
Evidence required Please provide evaluation from teaching events which should include the date, time and target audience.

Signed headed letter confirming involvement in a teaching programme.

Overview of lectures delivered, and feedback received – if you do not provide this, your score will be amended to informal teaching.

Evidence of course attendance/completion/certification, as applicable.

Do not include presenting a QIP project as teaching, nor presenting own research at a meeting.

Please supply any supporting qualification/course certificates.

If applicable, evidence your MD is not part of a standard training programme. This means it must have been acquired subsequent to gaining MBBBS or equivalent.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Involved in organising a multi disciplinary teaching programme, such as PRactical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training (PROMPT)
Score 3
Comments RCP physician educator qualification can be counted at this level, provided the respective certificate and other supporting evidence can be provided.
Evidence required Please provide evaluation from teaching events which should include the date, time and target audience.

Signed headed letter confirming involvement in a teaching programme.

Overview of lectures delivered, and feedback received – if you do not provide this, your score will be amended to informal teaching.

Evidence of course attendance/completion/certification, as applicable.

Do not include presenting a QIP project as teaching, nor presenting own research at a meeting.

Please supply any supporting qualification/course certificates.

If applicable, evidence your MD is not part of a standard training programme. This means it must have been acquired subsequent to gaining MBBBS or equivalent.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Attended a Train the Trainers course, Generic Instructors course (GIC) or equivalent
Score 2
Comments None at present
Evidence required Please provide evaluation from teaching events which should include the date, time and target audience.

Signed headed letter confirming involvement in a teaching programme.

Overview of lectures delivered, and feedback received – if you do not provide this, your score will be amended to informal teaching.

Evidence of course attendance/completion/certification, as applicable.

Do not include presenting a QIP project as teaching, nor presenting own research at a meeting.

Please supply any supporting qualification/course certificates.

If applicable, evidence your MD is not part of a standard training programme. This means it must have been acquired subsequent to gaining MBBBS or equivalent.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Carried out informal teaching of colleagues, including nurses and medical students
Score 1
Comments Please note 5th year PACES teaching can be counted at this level, provided teaching evidence and associated feedback at medical student level can be provided.
Evidence required Please provide evaluation from teaching events which should include the date, time and target audience.

Signed headed letter confirming involvement in a teaching programme.

Overview of lectures delivered, and feedback received – if you do not provide this, your score will be amended to informal teaching.

Evidence of course attendance/completion/certification, as applicable.

Do not include presenting a QIP project as teaching, nor presenting own research at a meeting.

Please supply any supporting qualification/course certificates.

If applicable, evidence your MD is not part of a standard training programme. This means it must have been acquired subsequent to gaining MBBBS or equivalent.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Not contributed to teaching
Score 0

Domain 5 - Academic publications

First author in more than one peer-reviewed PubMed indexed publication as a postgraduate, or sole author of several book chapters
Score 5
Comments Please note, PubMed index evidence is required, where applicable. Non PubMed indexed publications can only score under criteria score 1.
Evidence required For each publication, please include a screenshot or pdf copy of the publication or the acceptance letter from the relevant journal. 

Do not include publication of a poster or an oral presentation abstract as these will not be counted as evidence. 

Unsubmitted, or submitted but not yet accepted evidence cannot be counted.

Please ensure you have provided a copy of your employment history if you have undertaken any periods of less than full time employment and/or statutory sickness and/or have any employment gaps.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
First author on one peer reviewed PubMed indexed publication as a postgraduate, or sole author of a book chapter
Score 4
Comments Please note, PubMed index evidence is required, where applicable. Non PubMed indexed publications can only score under criteria score 1.
Evidence required For each publication, please include a screenshot or pdf copy of the publication or the acceptance letter from the relevant journal. 

Do not include publication of a poster or an oral presentation abstract as these will not be counted as evidence. 

Unsubmitted, or submitted but not yet accepted evidence cannot be counted.

Please ensure you have provided a copy of your employment history if you have undertaken any periods of less than full time employment and/or statutory sickness and/or have any employment gaps.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Co-author in more than one peer reviewed PubMed indexed publication as a postgraduate, or co-author of a book chapter
Score 3
Comments Please note, PubMed index evidence is required, where applicable. Non PubMed indexed publications can only score under criteria score 1.
Evidence required For each publication, please include a screenshot or pdf copy of the publication or the acceptance letter from the relevant journal. 

Do not include publication of a poster or an oral presentation abstract as these will not be counted as evidence. 

Unsubmitted, or submitted but not yet accepted evidence cannot be counted.

Please ensure you have provided a copy of your employment history if you have undertaken any periods of less than full time employment and/or statutory sickness and/or have any employment gaps.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Co-author in one peer reviewed PubMed indexed publication as a postgraduate or I am an author of an undergraduate publication
Score 2
Comments Please note, PubMed index evidence is required, where applicable. Non PubMed indexed publications can only score under criteria score 1.
Evidence required For each publication, please include a screenshot or pdf copy of the publication or the acceptance letter from the relevant journal. 

Do not include publication of a poster or an oral presentation abstract as these will not be counted as evidence. 

Unsubmitted, or submitted but not yet accepted evidence cannot be counted.

Please ensure you have provided a copy of your employment history if you have undertaken any periods of less than full time employment and/or statutory sickness and/or have any employment gaps.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Published one or more abstracts or articles (including e-publications) or have published a letter 
Score 1
Comments Please note, PubMed index evidence is required, where applicable. Non PubMed indexed publications can only score under criteria score 1.
Evidence required For each publication, please include a screenshot or pdf copy of the publication or the acceptance letter from the relevant journal. 

Do not include publication of a poster or an oral presentation abstract as these will not be counted as evidence. 

Unsubmitted, or submitted but not yet accepted evidence cannot be counted.

Please ensure you have provided a copy of your employment history if you have undertaken any periods of less than full time employment and/or statutory sickness and/or have any employment gaps.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Not published anything
Score 0

Domain 6 - Presentations and poster presentations

Presented at a regional, national or international meeting
Score 5
Comments If claiming for regional/national/international credit it must be clear from evidence provided that it is not a local meeting. It is not the location of the meeting but the audience and organizing body, e.g. A national meeting would be organized by a national body, a regional meeting implies a meeting of a regional organization both of which could be held at the local Trust/hospital where you were working at the time.

QiP presentations may not normally be claimed under this Domain, however, if you have not been able to claim for a QiP presentation under Domain 2, providing you have the required evidence you may claim for it under this Domain instead. It may not be counted under both Domains.
Evidence required Provide a copy of the relevant page or digital screenshot of the meeting programmes naming you as a presenter.

Provide a copy of the presentation material. This can include cancelled events, due to the pandemic, at which you had been invited to speak. You must provide notice of cancellation together with speaker programme as evidence, or original event confirmation acceptance letter/email.

Ensure you have provided a copy of your employment history if you have undertaken any periods of less than full time employment and/or statutory sickness and/or have any employment gaps.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Presented at a local meeting on more than one occasion
Score 3
Comments If claiming for regional/national/international credit it must be clear from evidence provided that it is not a local meeting. It is not the location of the meeting but the audience and organizing body, e.g. A national meeting would be organized by a national body, a regional meeting implies a meeting of a regional organization both of which could be held at the local Trust/hospital where you were working at the time.

QiP presentations may not normally be claimed under this Domain, however, if you have not been able to claim for a QiP presentation under Domain 2, providing you have the required evidence you may claim for it under this Domain instead. It may not be counted under both Domains.
Evidence required Provide a copy of the relevant page or digital screenshot of the meeting programmes naming you as a presenter.

Provide a copy of the presentation material. This can include cancelled events, due to the pandemic, at which you had been invited to speak. You must provide notice of cancellation together with speaker programme as evidence, or original event confirmation acceptance letter/email.

Ensure you have provided a copy of your employment history if you have undertaken any periods of less than full time employment and/or statutory sickness and/or have any employment gaps.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Made a local/departmental presentation
Score 1
Comments If claiming for regional/national/international credit it must be clear from evidence provided that it is not a local meeting. It is not the location of the meeting but the audience and organizing body, e.g. A national meeting would be organized by a national body, a regional meeting implies a meeting of a regional organization both of which could be held at the local Trust/hospital where you were working at the time.

QiP presentations may not normally be claimed under this Domain, however, if you have not been able to claim for a QiP presentation under Domain 2, providing you have the required evidence you may claim for it under this Domain instead. It may not be counted under both Domains.
Evidence required Provide a copy of the relevant page or digital screenshot of the meeting programmes naming you as a presenter.

Provide a copy of the presentation material. This can include cancelled events, due to the pandemic, at which you had been invited to speak. You must provide notice of cancellation together with speaker programme as evidence, or original event confirmation acceptance letter/email.

Ensure you have provided a copy of your employment history if you have undertaken any periods of less than full time employment and/or statutory sickness and/or have any employment gaps.
Maximum number of pieces of evidence required To be confirmed
Not made any presentations or shown any posters
Score 0

Page last reviewed: 14 November 2023
Next review due: 1 November 2024

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