ARCPs

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The Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) will take place every year for every trainee. It is important that you understand what is required of you for your current year of training and that you work towards this throughout the year so that you are prepared for your ARCP.

An ARCP needs to take place at the end of each ST year and this can sometimes mean that you have more than one ARCP per year.

There are other occasions where you may have more than one ARCP in a year, for example, if you are going out of programme or starting maternity leave you will have an ARCP prior to the start of this or as soon as possible on your return. This will review the period from your last ARCP to the start of your OOP/paternity leave etc.

ARCP dates are published on this website as soon as they are confirmed. Most ARCPs take place between May and June each year, with follow up face to face reviews taking place in June and July where necessary. Additional ARCPs are also arranged at various intervals throughout the rest of the year to ensure everyone is reviewed at the right time in their training year.

We will write to you with at least six weeks' notice to notify you of your ARCP date and deadline for updating your ePortfolio. You will be required to complete a Form R Part B at least once a year as part of the ARCP and Revalidation process.

The information in the documents below explains what evidence is required for your ARCP. Please ensure you create a folder called ARCP date (i.e. ARCP 2019 for this year) in the document section of your e-portfolio. This will enable us to find all the required information in a timely manner. This folder needs to contain the following:

Form R

CCT calculator so that we can accurately calculate your CCT date

A review tool appropriate for your level filled in with references to your e-portfolio entries so that we can ensure we find all your evidence and you can double check you have all that is required for your ARCP

Any additional requests you have for training but these should have been discussed with your educational supervisor and TPD prior to your ARCP meeting.

CV and GMC survey receipt.

The Yorkshire and Humber Training Programme Directors have developed ARCP review tools for each level of training. These documents include of the requirements of the curriculum set by the RCPCH to enable the ARCP panels to accurately assess your ePortfolio. The documents can be found at the right-hand side of this page. You are advised to familiarise yourself with the requirements of your current training level so that you are prepared for your next ARCP.

Every day of your training must be covered by an ARCP. You will receive a non-assessment form for any period of time that does not count towards your training e.g. maternity leave, sick leave (if more than 14 days).