Terms of Reference for the Postgraduate Training Board
The terms of reference for the
PTB are -
To be accountable to RCGP
Council for
- The development of policy
on all aspects of specialty training for general practice,
assessment and certification of GPs;
- Working with other bodies to
ensure the implementation of RCGP policy on specialty training for
general practice, assessment and certification of GPs;
- Advising the Postgraduate
Medical Education and Training Board (PMETB) on the standards for
specialty training for general practice, assessment and
certification.
Working through its
sub-structures to :
- Influence the standards and
processes for selection into specialty training for general
practice;
- Ensure that the GP curriculum
remains up to date and fit for purpose;
- Influence the quality of
specialty training for general practice;
- Ensure that the assessment of
doctors in specialty training for general practice is fit for
purpose;
- Ensure that the certification of
GPs following their training is carried out to appropriate
standards.
To take on other
responsibilities in relation to specialty training and assessment
for general practice as required by RCGP Council.
The Postgraduate Training
Board will disseminate reports of its meetings to the RCGP Country
Councils.