Extension to CPD period

CPD Extension Requests – Six Months and Greater

Have you been absent from medical practice for a period greater than 6 months?

Have you been absent from medical practice for a period greater than 6 months due to Maternity/Paternity Leave, ill health or other exceptional circumstances?

If so why not apply for an extension to your current Continuing Professional Development (CPD) period?

Application

Requests for extensions can be made in writing to the Chairman of the Continuing Professional Development Committee (CPDC). Proof of maternity/paternity leave, ill health or exceptional circumstances must be supplied.

Process

The Chairman of the CPDC will consider requests for extension of 6 – 12 months
Requests greater than 12 months will be considered by the full CPDC, which meets three times a year (March, July and November)

If you are absent from practice for a period greater that 2 years please see the Re-entry Policy ( 133 KB) following a prolonged absence from practice.

CPD Extension Requests – Three Months

Behind in your CPD paperwork? Need extra time to attend activities to gain the required points?

If you are behind in your CPD paperwork or need extra time to attend activities to gain the required points, why not consider requesting an extension of 3 months to your current period?

Application

Requests for extensions must be made in writing to the Chairman of the Fellowship Review Committee (FRC).

Process

The Chairman of the FRC will consider requests for an extension of 3 months.
Requests for an extension greater than 3 months will be considered by the full FRC, which usually meets three times a year (March, July and November).

Contact

For further information contact:

Ms Val Spark
Continuing Professional Development Co-ordinator

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