Abstract
The next 2 years will see radical changes to the way medical training is delivered. In order to begin meeting the complex problems linked with these changes, the Royal College of Psychiatrists has developed higher specialist competencies, and will begin to address basic specialist competencies. Assessment forms are a core component of this. The College examination as it currently exists may need radical re-evaluation to meet these changes. In response to this, the Collegiate Trainees' Committee requested a document be produced to facilitate discussion within the Committee and the wider College about changing training needs. Summarises the main areas of that document. Includes a response. (Quotes from original text)