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Broad Based Training Recruitment 2027 dates
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A two-year core training programme in Scotland: six-month posts in internal medicine, general practice, paediatrics and psychiatry. Completers can enter CT/ST2 in one of the four without further competitive recruitment.
Scotland CT1 Broad Based Training 2027
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Before you apply
Who can apply for Broad Based Training?
Full GMC registration at application and UK right to work. Foundation competence within 3.5 years of the post start: current UK foundation post, NTN/DRN, FPCC, or 12 months post-registration experience plus a CREST. Source ↗
How do you apply for Broad Based Training?
Apply on Oriel to the single Scotland BBT vacancy in UK Round 1. No preferences at application; shortlisted applicants preference programmes before interview. BBT is separate from GP and Core Psychiatry applications. Source ↗
How are Broad Based Training applicants shortlisted?
Eligibility check, then the MSRA in January 2027. Applicants must pass all stages of the GP and Core Psychiatry selection process; those who pass are ranked by MSRA score for interview. Source ↗
What is the Broad Based Training interview like?
Online, 10 and 11 March 2027: a 10-minute paediatric clinical reasoning interview with two paediatric assessors. Final ranking weights the MSRA 75% and the interview 25%. Source ↗
How competitive is Broad Based Training?
NES fill data for 2026: 15 posts, 15 accepted (2025: 14 posts, 12 accepted). Source ↗