Major Changes to Core Surgical Training Portfolio 2024/25 – What’s New?

In this video, I break down the major changes in the Core Surgical Training (CST) recruitment process for 2024/25, along with key anticipated changes for 2025/26. Whether you're preparing for CST or Integrated Surgical Training (IST), staying informed on these updates is crucial.

Key Changes for 2024/25:

Portfolio Station: Introduction of a portfolio station during the multi-station interview format. No more self-assessment on Oriel – instead, candidates will upload an index page and categorize their evidence (A to E). The final score is determined during the interview, not before.

Surgical Experience - Conferences: This component has been removed following MDRS guidance.

Training Experience: To score top points, candidates must now demonstrate that they've delivered 4 teaching sessions.

Training Qualifications: This domain has been removed in line with previous changes.

Anticipated Changes :

ITU as a Specialty: ITU will no longer count as a surgical specialty in the portfolio.
Foundation Placements: Only elective or taster placements will count as surgical experience, reverting to pre-pandemic guidelines.
Stay tuned to ensure you’re fully prepared for these key changes!

Dr Harris Siddique Surgical trainee in UK, an international medical graduate from Pakistan with special interest in educating surgical aspirants all around the world.

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