FAQs for the STP curriculum review

Answering all your common questions related to the STP curriculum review.

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I’m a trainee on the STP, how will the curriculum content review affect me?

If you started the STP in 2021 or before, you will continue on your current curriculum and will not be affected by the content review.

I’m thinking of applying to the STP, how will the curriculum content review affect me?

If you start the STP in 2022 or after, you will be on the new curriculum. You can view all the curricula in the Curriculum Library.

I’m involved in delivering the STP in the workplace. How will the curriculum content review affect me?

Trainees that started in 2021 or before will continue on the current curriculum. Trainees that begin in September 2022 or after will be on the new curriculum. You can view all the curricula in the Curriculum Library and guidance for using the new curricula here.

How will the curriculum look after the review?

The structure for the STP will be the same. We’ll be updating the content not the programme structure. Through the STP Improvement Review, you told us you were happy with the overall design of the STP. You can see an overview of the elements of your curriculum and find specialty curricula in the Curriculum Library.

How will the STP improvement review feed into the STP curriculum content review?

Over 1,000 trainees responded to the STP Improvement Review carried out in 2018. Since the Review report was released we’ve been working towards putting the recommendations into practice. Based on your feedback, we’ll be making some changes to Rotation modules. We want to make sure the Rotation modules give an insight into the current and future working practices of the specialties you’ll be working alongside, giving context to your role as a Clinical Scientist.

Last updated on 22nd July 2021