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The portfolio pathway (formerly CESR)

For doctors applying for specialist or GP registration through the portfolio pathway, the new name for the CESR and CEGPR pathways.

What is the portfolio pathway or CESR?

The portfolio pathway replaces the CESR route or certificate of eligibility for specialist registration.

Applicants who have not completed a GMC-approved programme of training use the portfolio pathway to demonstrate that they have the knowledge, skills and experience required for practising as an eligible specialist or GP in the UK.

As the name suggests, the application will be based on the portfolio and there is a great deal of information for each specialty on the GMC website.

The portfolio pathway (CESR) at South Tees

Contacts

South Tees CESR lead

Ms Mehwash Nadeem – Consultant urologist and Trust CESR lead

Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

What are alternatives to the portfolio pathway or CESR route?

  1. You can choose to apply for a training post and aim for CCT (certificate of completion of training)
  2. You can choose to stay on in an SAS (specialty doctor and specialist) post. See new SAS contract here on NHS Employers website
  3. If you are in a locally employed doctor (LED) post and want to progress as an SAS doctor, you can have a discussion with your supervisor or clinical director about this.

Read more about SAS doctors

How do I know which route is for me?

There are various factors that can impact on your decision about which route you would choose for your career development.

  1. Prior training status
  2. Personal or family circumstances
  3. Departmental or supervisor support

Where do I start my portfolio pathway/CESR journey?

Reading the GMC specialty specific guidance is the recommended first step.

What support is available to me at South Tees Hospitals?

Regular meetings and events are held for future and current portfolio pathway applicants and their supervisors. To find out about the next session, and for access to recordings of and slides from past meetings and events, please email [email protected].

South Tees portfolio pathway feedback:

“Experienced colleagues giving good tips for applicants and trainers.”

“All the panellists were well-informed and could relate to the candidate’s mindset.”

“The evening session suited me very well as I could log in after work. It was very informative and speakers answered all my questions – thank you!”