The Pink Book
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A Manual for Higher Surgical Training in the UK and Ireland Download the full version |
*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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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



