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The Pink Book

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*Please note that the content of the Pink Book was revised in August 2007 to take into consideration new guidance. If you have any questions about information in the Pink Book, please contact the JCST office directly. New and separate guidance will be published for trainees in new programmes under Modernising Medical Careers, based on the information in the Department of Health’s Gold Guide at link

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Contents page

Section A - Regulations for higher surgical training

Section B - Procedures and rules

Section C - Content of training, roles and responsibilities

Section D - Educational approval of training slots

Section E - Contacts


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Page last updated: 28 May 2008