If you are not in a UK CCT specialist training programme, or have entered a UK paediatric training programme at ST3 or above so will not complete a full UK specialist training programme, you may nevertheless have the knowledge, skills and experience required for entry to the Specialist Register. 

To be considered for entry to the Specialist Register, your knowledge skills and experience will have to be evaluated and this starts with an application to PMETB. 

There are two main groups of doctors involved:

1. Doctors whose training or qualifications and experience, considered  together, meet the requirements of a CCT programme in paediatrics.  Doctors in this category should apply to PMETB under Article 14(4),  e.g. a doctor may have trained in or moved to another country or taken a career break, but may be able to show all the relevant competences have been gained through other qualifications or experience
   
2. Doctors who have specialist training or qualifications obtained outside the UK, but not in one of the standard CCT specialties (e.g. their experience may be in one of the sub-specialties of paediatrics). These doctors will need to demonstrate that their training, qualifications and experience have provided them with the knowledge and skill of a consultant in the NHS. Doctors in this category should apply to PMETB under Article 14(5)(a). 
   

Prior to applying please view the file below:

Guidance for Article 14 applicants (Sept 2008)

• Doctors applying under Article 14(4) or 14(5) should see the PMETB website for full details and guidance on the application process. PMETB will forward your application to the RCPCH for evaluation and recommendation.
  
  
• If your application is successful you will be awarded a certificate of eligibility for entry to the Specialist Register (CESR) (but not a CCT).