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Pass ARCP. Plan your next step.

Last updated: 2026-10-27

The career side of F1 and F2: your e-portfolio and ARCP, how each specialty actually selects, what the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 means for you, building a portfolio, and the options after F2.

Recruitment rules change every year. Each card shows when it was last checked — always confirm on the official recruitment page before you apply.
Rules can differ between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Cards say when something applies to England only.