ARCPs
Please note that NHS ENGLAND Yorkshire and the Humber has published ARCP guidance relating to all Specialties: https://www.yorksandhumberdeanery.nhs.uk/specialty_training/appraisal__assessment
An Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) will be held annually for all Postgraduate Doctors in Training. We strongly recommend that you familiarise yourself with the ARCP process promptly rather than waiting to be summoned for your ARCP.
Upcoming ARCPs are publicly advertised on this webpage. You will receive at least six weeks’ notice of your ARCP to ensure that the necessary documentation is uploaded to your ePortfolio. However, we advise you to regularly update your ePortfolio throughout the year. You will require a completed Educational Supervisor’s report, so please allocate time to meet with your ES before your ARCP.
Please ensure that you are fully aware of the ARCP requirements and have the most recent RCOG matrix. All competencies must be met for you to be awarded an outcome 1.
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, such as maternity leave or sick leave (more than 14 days). You will receive an outcome 8 for a period of time out of program that does not count towards your CCT.
To prepare for your ARCP, please refer to the College decision aid(s) and curriculum requirements for your Specialty Programme, which can normally be found on the school website or the RCoG website. The ARCP panel can only make a decision based on the evidence provided in your portfolio. All evidence should be uploaded toyour ePortfolio at least 2 weeks' prior to your ARCP date.
Revalidation Form R (Part B)
If you will be on statutory leave (e.g., sick, maternity, parental or adoption leave) at the time of the ARCP, your evidence will not be reviewed by the panel and you will be issued an outcome N1 or N2 (not assessed). A follow-up ARCP will normally be arranged after your return from statutory leave.
There is a section on ARCPs on the RCOG website which may be useful for you.
Post ARCP feedback meetings will be arranged separately with a panel member, ideally withing 10 working days of the ARCP date.
CCT/ Training Time Calculator
All resident doctors in training are expected to maintain their own CCT calculator, discuss any amendements with their ES/TPD, and upload a current copy to their ePortfolio prior to ARCP. This will enable your TPD and the panel to verify any changes to your training time and confirm your final CCT date with the college.
Please download a copy of the template linked below:
ARCP CCT Calculator TEMPLATE
Guidance on completing a CCT is highlighted below.
2025 ARCP DATES
South
Monday, 7 July 2025
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Completing your CCT calculator
Satisfactory Progress
Outcome 1
Achieving progress and competencies at the expected rate (Clinical)
Achieving progress and competencies at the expected rate (Academic)
Unsatisfactory or insufficient evidence
(trainee must meet with a panel member post ARCP)
Outcome 2
Development of specific competences required - additional training time not required
Outcome 3
Inadequate progress by the trainee - additional training time required
Outcome 4
Released from training programme with or without specified competences
Released from academic programme
Outcome 5
Incomplete evidence presented - additional training time may be required
Outcome 5 should be reviewed within 2-4 weeks.
Recommendation for completion of training
Outcome 6
Gained all required competencies (Clinical)
Gained all required competencies (Academic)
Outcomes for trainees out of programme or not in run-through training
Outcome 7
Fixed-Term Competencies Achieved
Outcome 8
Out of programme research/experience/career break approved
Outcome 9
Top-up training (outcome should be indicated in one of the areas above)
