The General Surgery curriculum provides the approved United Kingdom (UK) framework for the training of doctors to the level of independent consultant practice in General Surgery, addressing the requirements of patients, the population and the strategic health services. The curriculum will also be followed for training in General Surgery in the Republic of Ireland. General Medical Council (GMC) approval of the curriculum pertains to UK training programmes while those in the Republic of Ireland are governed by the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI) and the Medical Council of Ireland.
Changes to the General Surgery curriculum from October 2026
Transition plan
Summary of changes
Change mapping proforma
Curriculum PDFs:
General Surgery curriculum August 2021 (version 3) October 2026
General Surgery curriculum August 2021 (version 2) July 2023
General Surgery curriculum August 2021