The Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) route is only suitable for resident doctors who have completed the Ophthalmic Specialist Training (OST) programme in the UK. CCT holders are eligible for entry onto the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register to practice as ophthalmology consultants in the NHS.
How to apply for CCT
Please read our guidance and only apply to the College after the final ARCP Outcome 6 has been awarded. There are two parallel, separate processes to follow and the GMC will invite you directly to submit their application online.
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The GMC will only issue the CCT after receiving the College’s recommendation that you have met all curriculum requirements. The date on the certificate will reflect the date of issue rather than the date when training was completed.
All applications for a CCT must be made to the GMC within 12 months of a completion of training date. After 12 months from the expected completion of training date, doctors will only be able to follow the Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR) to get entry onto the Specialist Register.
