JCST

Trainees: Remind your AES supervisor to take part – complete the JCST trainer survey before end of 17 July 2025 bit.ly/434Dn4o #Notrainingtodaynosurgeonstomorrow #Supportfortraining @RCSI_Irl @RCSEd @RCSnews @rcpsglasgow @CoPSSuk @ASiTofficial @bota_uk @RCSEdFST

Assigned Educational Supervisors: Last chance to take part - complete the JCST trainer survey before end of 17 July 2025 bit.ly/434Dn4o #Notrainingtodaynosurgeonstomorrow #Supportfortraining @RCSI_Irl @RCSEd @RCSnews @rcpsglasgow @CoPSSuk @ASiTofficial @bota_uk @RCSEdFST

The GMC has approved updates to the Core Surgical Curriculum, effective 1 Aug 2025. Further information is available at bit.ly/3TDr9dq. With thanks to the CST Advisory Committee and all stakeholders for their thoughtful contributions and feedback.

We are delighted to announce that Mr Kevin Tsang @drtintin99 has been appointed as the new incoming Chair of the Specialty Advisory Committee for Neurosurgery. Congratulations! We look forward to working together @RCSEd @RCSnews @rcpsglasgow @RCSI_Irl @The_SBNS

We are delighted to announce that Mr @CronanKerin has been appointed as the new incoming Chair of the Specialty Advisory Committee for Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery. Congratulations! We look forward to working together @RCSEd @RCSnews @rcpsglasgow @RCSI_Irl @BritOrthopaedic

We are delighted to announce that Mr Mark Jones has been appointed as the new incoming Chair of the Specialty Advisory Committee for Cardiothoracic Surgery. Congratulations and we look forward to working with you! @RCSEd @RCSnews @rcpsglasgow @RCSI_Irl @SCTSUK

We need help to raise awareness of JCST trainee survey. Trainees complete it in ISCP - end of placement. Reduced training opportunities is an ongoing challenge. Survey report: bit.ly/43Em9Lv #notrainingtodaynosurgeonstomorrow #everyonesbusiness @ASiTofficial @bota_uk

We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Mr @ArfonPowell to the JCST Research Lead role. Arfon will take over this role in the coming weeks. Welcome to the JCST and congratulations! @RCSEd @RCSnews @rcpsglasgow @RCSI_Irl

The JCST office and Helpdesk will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday 26th May and will reopen on Tuesday 27th May. You can find guidance and advice on the JCST website and on the ISCP FAQs page: -bit.ly/42u48NX -bit.ly/4iiR4kg @ASiTofficial @bota_uk

10 new Cardiothoracic Surgery PBAs are available now via the ISCP, more information is available at bit.ly/3ZwQpoO. With thanks to the Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialty Advisory Committee @CoPSSuk @ASiTofficial #FeedbackMatters

Surgical Trainers. We need to hear your voice. Tell us about the triumphs and challenges of being a surgical trainer in 2025! #dataispower

RCSEd supports a new letter signed by the NHS National Medical Director, the four Chief Medical Officers, the GMC and AoMRC for the appropriate release of medical colleagues for the purposes for carrying out work for the wider health system. Read more: bit.ly/4k1CC1S

JCST's AES Trainer Survey is open for 10 weeks until 17 July 2025. Support for training is everyone's business. bit.ly/434Dn4o #Notrainingtodaynosurgeonstomorrow @RCSI_Irl @RCSEd @RCSnews @rcpsglasgow @CoPSSuk @ASiTofficial @bota_uk @RCSEdFST

Here are more FAQs on the MCR: - Is there a trial version of the MCR / Self-assessment? bit.ly/43Zgi3Q - Is it possible to remove CSs who do not wish to contribute to the MCR during the 48-hour grace period? bit.ly/3ZEU6bn @ASiTofficial @bota_uk @CoPSSuk

Some more MCR FAQs: - Can a completed MCR be deleted and re-written? bit.ly/3Z8bruQ - Are there any circumstances in which a Lead CS can complete an MCR on behalf of other Clinical Supervisors without meeting? bit.ly/479rkmK @ASiTofficial @bota_uk @CoPSSuk

Here are some helpful FAQs on using recording OOPs in ISCP: - How do I update my account to show that I am out of programme or on leave? bit.ly/4cBLXux - JCST guidance on Out of Programme bit.ly/4jdU3fc @ASiTofficial @bota_uk @CoPSSuk