Portfolio Pathway Advisory Group

Objectives

• Assess whether applicants have the appropriate knowledge, skills and experience (KSEs) to perform as a substantive O&G consultant in the UK and be added to the Specialist Register.
• Agree methods of assessment according to guidance issued by the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Assess applications and submit recommendations to the GMC.
• Monitor best practice in other colleges.
• Liaise with the GMC on all issues regarding applications, reviews, re-applications and appeals.
• Consider the liability to the college and how this may be indemnified.
• Note matters of concern in the college’s risk register, as appropriate, and in a timely manner.
• Report to the Education Board within the college regarding recommendations on the equivalence of training.
• Respond to GMC consultations concerning Portfolio Pathway Advisory Group matters.
• Engage in discussion with stakeholders, both internal and external (e.g. Specialty Education Advisory Committee, deaneries) on Portfolio Pathway Advisory Group matters.

Reporting mechanism

The Portfolio Pathway Advisory Group reports to the Education Board.

Meeting dates

Frequency of meetings vary dependent upon the number of Portfolio Pathway applications received. As a standard, meetings are held once a month and begin at 10:00 AM GMT:

• Thursday 16th October 2025
• Thursday 20th November 2025
• Thursday 11th December 2025
• Thursday 15th January
• Thursday 12th February
• Thursday 19th March
• Thursday 16th April 
• Thursday 21st May
• Thursday 18th June
• Thursday 16th July
• Thursday 13th August
• Thursday 17th September
• Thursday 15th October 
• Thursday 19th November
• Thursday 10th December

Membership

Please send all correspondence to the committee secretary: