ESRs for both specialty and IM can now be generated on ePortfolio. The specialty ESR contains all the generic, IM and specialty CiPs whilst the IM Stage 2 ESR contains the generic and IM CiPs. Ideally, each trainee should have 2 ESRs for their two ARCPs. However, where the education supervisor is the same for both specialty and IM, completing the specialty ESR will be sufficient as this cover all CiPs and avoids duplication. A flowchart on who needs to rate which CiPs is available here.
If prior to this guidance, 2 educational supervisors have completed the specialty ESR and rated all the CiPs, there will be no need to complete a separate IM Stage 2 ESR and the single ESR can be used for both specialty and IM ARCP. We apologise for any confusion any previous communications may have caused.