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Introduction to Summative Assessment

	Introduction
	Deanery Summative Assessment Offices
	List of UK Deaneries
	Why is summative assessment necessary?
	What are the competencies tested by summative assessment?
	Which component methods are approved for summative assessment?
	What are the possible outcomes of taking each component of the assessment (except the MCQ)? COGPED Methods Simulated patient Surgery The MRCGP Assessment of Consulting Skills (Video) Module/The Single Route Video The National Project Marking Schedule
	Failure in Summative Assessment
	Contact information for the approved methods
	Results of individual components
	National Summative Assessment Board
	NSAB Annual Report 2006/07

	Introduction
	Requirements of... Deanery Offices GP Registrars GP Trainers Important information - applies to ALL groups

	Introduction
	Notification of results of the MCQ
	The COGPED MCQ - Introduction COGPED MCQ Dates GP Registrar's Guide Requirements of GP Registrars Examples of multiple true/false questions asked
	The MRCGP MCQ - Introduction MRCGP MCQ Dates Requirements of GP Registrars

	Introduction
	Notification of results of Consulting Skills
	The COGPED Video
	Guidelines and Instructions for GP Registrars
	Requirements of GP Registrars GP Trainers COGPED Video Assessors
	Protocol for Maintaining COGPED Video Assessors Competence
	Guidelines on a code of practice for videotaping of consultations
	Consent form for video recording for assessment purposes - RCGP/COGPED
	Video Logbook Summary Sheet
	COGPED Videotape Logbook
	COGPED Video Declaration Form
	Checklist for submitting the COGPED Summative Assessment Video and/or MRCGP/SA Single Route Video
	Instructions and marking schedule for 1st Level COGPED Video Assessors
	Instructions and marking schedule for 2nd Level COGPED Video Assessors
	Instructions and marking schedule for 3rd Level COGPED Video Assessors
	National 1st level COGPED Video Assessment for Quality Control
	National 2nd level COGPED Video Assessment for Quality Control
	National 3rd level COGPED Video Assessment for Quality Control
	Simulated patient Surgery
	Guidelines for GP Registrars
	Contact Details for further information
	Application Form
	Dates of SPS Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland
	MRCGP/SA Single Route Video
	Guidelines and Instructions for GP Registrars
	Submitting a videotape for assessment
	MRCGP/SA Single Video Route Dates
	MRCGP Video Assessment Criteria

	Introduction
	Ethics and the written submission
	Notification of results
	Options for a Programme to teach clinical audit
	Options for a Programme to teach clinical audit
	Resource material

	COGPED Audit
	Guidelines and Instructions for GP Registrars
	Choice of Audit
	Requirements of GP Registrars GP Trainers Deanery COGPED Audit Assessors National COGPED Audit Assessors
	Protocol for maintaining COGPED Audit Assessors Competence
	COGPED 8 criteria audit proforma
	COGPED 8 criteria marking schedule
	COGPED Audit Declaration Form
	National Project Marking Schedule (NPMS)
	Guidelines and Instructions for GP Registrars
	Requirements of GP Trainers
	What is the NPMS?
	Why NPMS?
	How do you prepare & structure your project?
	Marking Schedule
	A Project Protocol
	Detailed information about preparing your project
	Specific types of projects - A few hints! Questionnaire Study Notes Review Literature Review Clinical Case Study Research Study Plan for a new service in the practice Discussion Paper
	How do you submit your project and how will it be marked
	Marking Procedure
	Requirements of Deanery and National NPMS assessors
	Protocol for maintaining NPMS Assessors competence
	Application Form

	Introduction
	Requirement of GP Registrar GP Trainer
	The Structured Trainer's Report

Statement of Eligibility for Registration (Article 11)(was the Certificate of Equivalent Experience)

(Page last updated on 02/01/2026)

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