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Evidence Map and Verification Control

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

Evidence Map and Verification Control

Make every evidence claim navigable, proportionate, confidential and trustworthy

✓ 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

Use this on a trusted device or paper copy. Record authorised references rather than copying patient-identifiable, learner-identifiable or restricted employer material. Nothing is sent to SAS Doctors Review.

1. Evidence identity

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

Stable filenameSource and dateOutcome mappedExact page or section

2. Claim and relevance

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

Capability claimedLevel and contextWhy the item supports itLimitation or missing perspective

3. Triangulation

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

Direct observationActivity or outcome dataIndependent synthesisOther context or assessor

4. Confidentiality

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

Patient identifiers removedIndirect identification consideredColleague or learner identifiers minimisedPermission and ownership checked

5. Provenance

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

Verifier and authorityVerification status/dateAuthentication or primary sourceTranslation and original linked

6. Final control

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

Readable and within current format rulesDuplicate or obsolete version removedIndex reference testedFinal submission status

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.