Dates & posts

In this section you can find:

• The overall timetable for both rounds of the 2020 recruitment year (below). Post numbers and interview dates for both recruitment rounds will be confirmed and published closer to the time.
• The interview dates and post numbers can be found on each round's tab.

Dates subject to change

Whilst we do not expect the timelines published to change, please be aware that this can never be guaranteed. As such, you are advised to check this page periodically.

Changes to any of the stages of the timeline will be reflected immediately on this page, as well as noted in a news item where considered necessary.

Interviews for round 1 of IMT recruitment in 2021 have been cancelled. Please see our news item for more information.

The information on this page will be updated once it can be confirmed.

It is the intention that initial programme numbers for all regions will be published prior to the application opening date, although this cannot be guaranteed. Numbers will be updated as and when notifications are received from each region and will be checked later in the round when programme preferences are open for selection.

Candidates can be interviewed at any of the available dates below, regardless of where they wish to work. When choosing your preferred date you should do this on the basis of your availability and the most convenient available. 

Interview dates

Round 1 interview dates will be on every weekday (Monday to Friday), except 8 February, between 18 January and 12 February. Additional dates have been added, so interview dates will also be available for 10, 25, and 31 March 2021.

Each UK region is hosting interviews in this round. It makes no difference which region is hosting your interview as the interview is the same at all and your application is in consideration for all regions, regardless of who manages your interview. When you come to book a slot you will see which region is hosting the one on which you are booking so you know where to direct queries regarding attendance.

Competition ratios

While it is difficult to predict exactly the level of competition for IMT programmes, we have published data on previous years' recruitment to this website. This will give an indication of the possible competition rates in each region.

If you are interested in working in Scotland, a breakdown of post numbers by the four Scottish deaneries is available on the Scottish Medical Training website. This has details of all specialty training post numbers in Scotland, including specialties which are not part of the PSRO nationally-coordinated process.

Please note that whilst we endeavour to keep the IMT website up to date, the SMT website will always be the more accurate one where they differ.