FAQs on national recruitment and training places – March 2026

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We have received a number of questions concerning the College’s role in national recruitment, including assessment methods and prioritisation of applicants, as well as questions about our role in allocating training posts, and our College exam. 

We hope our answers to these questions are helpful in setting out the College’s role and explaining the steps we are taking to address the challenges that are being faced.

• Please note that these FAQ items have been updated in March 2026 following the passing into law of the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill.

View our FAQs on national recruitment and training places

Any additional questions can be submitted to the College Officers via our Question Time with the Officers page (access for members only).