Next stage of recruitment to specialty training in 2008

Published by the MMC Team, Friday, 16 May 2008


Please note that the following information and FAQs apply to England applicants only. For information on MMC in the other three UK countries please use the related links on the right.

 

The first and main recruitment process for specialty training programmes in 2008 ends today (16 May 2008). 

In the next phase of recruitment, from 17 May to 31 December 2008, deaneries will continue to advertise training vacancies.  Some posts remain unfilled from the first recruitment process.  In addition, some new ST3/ST4 posts, as well as posts that have become vacant as a result of doctors gaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or due to trainees leaving training for various reasons, will be available.

For applicants in 2008, this means that there will be more opportunities to apply for specialty training this year, although it is unlikely that this will be in time for the August start date.  We estimate that up to 1,500 vacancies will be coming up between now and 31 December, as a result of the outstanding vacancies from the first recruitment process and the emerging vacancies in ST3/4.

You can still apply for vacancies arising between now and December, even if you have already accepted a post this year. If you have an existing post or offer, you will need to give the required period of notice before you can take up the new post.

Please see the FAQs for further information, by clicking the link below:

 

Second stage of 2008 recruitment FAQs
Frequently asked questions