Cardiology ARCPs
As a specialty trainee you will be required to participate in an Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP) process as outlined in the Gold Guide 9th Edition -August-2022
The main round of Cardiology ARCPs are usually held in the June and December of each year but are occasionally held at other times too to align with progression in training year. The next round of Cardiology ARCPs will be held over two days on Thursday, 20th June and Friday, 21st June 2024. Please note the deadline date for all evidence is Thursday, 6th June 2024. Those who are having their ARCP then will be contacted by Gillian Conway, Programme Support Officer (PSO).
In preparation for ARCPs, registrars will need to ensure that all evidence is uploaded on e-portfolio. This will be assessed against the relevant training year (e.g. ST5) as per the relevant ARCP Decision Aid below. The ARCP checklist is to be used in conjunction with the Decision Aid to assist both you and the panel in checking that the relevant evidence has been submitted. This document should be completed and uploaded into your personal library.
In addition, trainees will need to provide an ES report to cover the time from your last ARCP until present and all trainees are required to complete an enhanced Form R (which can now be done electronically) and a Whole Scope of Practice form (if applicable). Further details of this will be sent in an email.
We suggest that you go through the relevant requirements with your ES.
Information for those on Cardiology 2010 curriculum
Those who started single accredition training in Cardiology prior to August 2021 should follow the 2010 ARCP Decision aid as below.
2010 Cardiology ARCP decision aid (March 2022 update)
2010 Cardiology Curriculum (amendments 2016)
Cardiology ARCP Checklist
Please also refer to your last ARCP Panel letter which sets out the requirements.
Information for those on the Cardiology 2022 curriculum
A new curriculum for Cardiology was implemented in 2022.
Information on transitioning to the new curriculum can be found here
2022 Cardiology ARCP decision aid
2022 Cardiology Curriculum
2022 Cardiology Checklist
Cardiology Rough Guide to Implementation
Guidance on transition and gap analysis
It is recommended that a gap analysis is carried out for doctors in training who will transfer to the new curricula from August 2022. Please see JRCPTB website for guidance and forms.