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Decision and Eligibility Workbook

HTML edition updated 9 September 2026. This is an educational planning aid, not an official application form or individual advice.

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PORTFOLIO PATHWAY · PRACTICAL WORKBOOK

Decision and Eligibility Workbook

Choose the career destination, regulatory route and specialty before investing in a major evidence project

✓ 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. Career destination

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

What professional outcome do I want?Does it require Specialist Register entry?What would change after success—and what would not?Which SAS or Specialist grade options also meet the goal?

2. Route and eligibility

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

GMC route checked and dateQualifications and training basisEligibility question requiring written clarificationApplication type and register entry sought

3. Specialty choice

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

Current specialty and service scopeProposed UK specialtyAreas of close matchRequired breadth not visible in current role

4. Current standard

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

Curriculum title, version and dateSpecialty-specific guidance versionExam requirement or recommendationDual-specialty or subspecialty issue

5. Feasibility

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

Estimated development periodEmployer access and protected timeApplication, examination and portfolio costsFamily, geography, health and workload effect

6. Decision

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

Apply now, prepare before opening, delay or choose another routeEvidence for the decisionAdvice sources consultedFormal 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.