GMC approval secured for new Formative Assessment framework
We are delighted to share that on Monday 17 November, the College received GMC approval for its newly proposed Formative Assessment framework, a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing training and evaluation standards.
This achievement is the result of two and a half years of dedicated work, led by Dr Indira Vinjamuri, Associate Dean for Curricula and Assessment. It reflects the collaborative efforts of four working groups and the invaluable support of our College Committees and members.
Key updates to Formative Assessments
- Entrustability Scale added to Clinical and Educational Supervisor end-of-placement forms.
- Formulation Skills integrated into long case discussions – one during Core Training and one during Higher Training.
- Mini-PATs streamlined into a Multi-Source Feedback (MSF) form, reducing items from 20 to 7.
- Patient and Carer Feedback introduced for Resident Doctors.
- Expanded DONCS to better reflect skills and experiences not captured elsewhere in the portfolio.
The changes will be introduced over an 18-month rollout:
- February 2026: Trainees beginning Core and Higher Training will be the first to adopt the new framework.
- August 2027: All remaining Resident Doctors are expected to transition by this date.
Comprehensive guidance will be shared through multiple channels, with further details available on the College website in the coming weeks.