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Curriculum and SSG Gap Analysis

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PORTFOLIO PATHWAY · PRACTICAL WORKBOOK

Curriculum and SSG Gap Analysis

Map every outcome and distinguish experience, assessment and documentation gaps

✓ Six structured planning stages

✓ Private writing space and evidence prompts

✓ Source, confidentiality and review safeguards

Prepared for SAS, locally employed and other UK doctors

Author: Dr N Aziz

Before you write

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1. Source control

Complete only what is relevant. Use factual language, cite current sources and ask an appropriate adviser to challenge assumptions.

Curriculum and versionSpecialty-specific guidance and dateGMC policies usedChange check schedule

2. Outcome map

Complete only what is relevant. Use factual language, cite current sources and ask an appropriate adviser to challenge assumptions.

Outcome or capabilityExpected level in practiceBest current evidenceExact file and pageWhat the evidence cannot show

3. Gap classification

Complete only what is relevant. Use factual language, cite current sources and ask an appropriate adviser to challenge assumptions.

Experience absentExperience present but not assessedEvidence exists but is inaccessible or weakCurrency, breadth or verification problem

4. Development action

Complete only what is relevant. Use factual language, cite current sources and ask an appropriate adviser to challenge assumptions.

Opportunity requiredLocation and supervisorAssessment methodEvidence productTarget date

5. Priority and dependency

Complete only what is relevant. Use factual language, cite current sources and ask an appropriate adviser to challenge assumptions.

Long-lead activityExam or placement windowRota and leave dependencyContingency route

6. Review

Complete only what is relevant. Use factual language, cite current sources and ask an appropriate adviser to challenge assumptions.

Green, amber or red definitionReviewer challengeDecision and rationaleNext review date

Action summary

What must happen next?Who owns each action and when will it be reviewed?Which live GMC, specialty or employer source must be rechecked?

Sources and disclaimer

Use the current GMC application guide, curriculum, specialty-specific guidance and GMC Online instructions. National employer and deanery support differs.

GMC: Portfolio Pathway with registration

NHS Employers: SAS development guidance

Independent general education

This workbook does not determine eligibility, assess evidence sufficiency, guarantee registration or employment, calculate a deadline, or replace individual GMC, College, employer, legal or professional advice.