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rte-wrapper"> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <p>The Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (DGM) is a credential that is awarded by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and was developed in collaboration with the <a href="https://www.bgs.org.uk/DGM">British Geriatrics Society (BGS)</a>. It has two parts: an online written exam and a clinical exam.</p> <p><strong>Please note that the DGM credential is not a course. Therefore, candidates will be expected to self-direct their own study to sit the two exam components. </strong></p> </div> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-paragraphs paragraphs-items-field-paragraphs-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text"> <div class="content"> <p><span>The DGM is designed for individuals who want to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise in the healthcare of older people in community, primary and acute care settings. We advise applicants to have at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience, at least 4 months of which should be in a setting where you have interacted with a large number of older people. Involvement in the production and implementation of care plans for older people should form a large proportion of any previous experience gained.</span></p> <p>Candidates to date have included the following healthcare professionals: GPs, Old age psychiatrists, Doctors in training, Nurses, Pharmacists, Physician associates (on the managed voluntary register), Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, and other allied health professionals.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Please go to the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.bgs.org.uk/DGM" target="_blank" title="Diploma in Geriatric Medicine">BGS page</a> for lots of resources to support you and more information about the benefits of the exam.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Alternatively, please visit our Downloads/Resources section at the bottom of the webpage, which has helpful documents to prepare for both exam components such as the <a rel="noopener" href="/media/et2nkycs/diploma-in-geriatric-medicine-regulations-for-examination-candidates-september-2024.pdf" target="_blank">regulations</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="/media/x5bd1yd4/diploma-in-geriatric-medicine-syllabus_0_0_0-2.pdf" target="_blank">syllabus</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="/media/hs2fxgze/dgm-web-questions_0_0_0_0_0-1.pdf" target="_blank">sample questions</a>, and <a rel="noopener" href="/media/jkfdnwwm/dgm-resource-list-2017_0_0_0_0-1.pdf" target="_blank">other resources</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="text-block__image-col text-block__image-col--image-right"> <picture> <source srcset="/media/s4efaa3d/bgs-master-logo-purple-plus-grey.jpg?width=720&v=1db3b6ba14ab990" media="(min-width: 992px)"> <img class="text-block__image" src="/media/s4efaa3d/bgs-master-logo-purple-plus-grey.jpg?width=360&v=1db3b6ba14ab990" alt="BGS MASTER LOGO (PURPLE + GREY)" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="text-block top-bottom-spacing colour-theme-teal"> <div class="container-xl"> <div class="row text-block__row text-block__row--image-hide"> <div class="text-block__text-col rte-wrapper"> <h2 class="text-block__title">How to apply</h2> <p>An application button will appear in this section when an application period is open. Candidates will apply via our online exam provider Orzone - they may have to create an account on Orzone in order to apply.</p> <p>Please see the fees and key dates section below regarding upcoming application periods.</p> <p><strong>Please note that candidates must have passed the Knowledge Based Assessment (KBA) in order to sit the clinical exam.</strong></p> <p>Payment for the exam is to be completed as part of the application process.</p> <p>Should you subsequently be found not to be eligible for the exam, a full refund of the fees will be processed to your bank account or your original payment card. </p> </div> <div class="text-block__image-col text-block__image-col--image-hide"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="text-block top-bottom-spacing colour-theme-white"> <div class="container-xl"> <div class="row text-block__row text-block__row--image-hide"> <div class="text-block__text-col rte-wrapper"> <h2 class="text-block__title">Examination fees and key dates</h2> <h3><strong>KBA Information</strong></h3> <p>The knowledge-based assessment (KBA) is held online once a year. If a candidate fails the written exam, the following year will be their next available opportunity to retake it.</p> <p>Candidates must first pass the KBA in order to be eligible to sit the clinical OSCE. </p> <p>Once the application period has closed for the KBA, all eligible candidates will be shortly sent instructions regarding downloading the examination proctoring software, unique login details, and instructions to be carried out prior to sitting the exam, such as calibrating your face ID. Our team will be in touch with you via email when these are prepared.</p> <h3><strong>OSCE Information</strong></h3> <p>The clinical examination (OSCE) is held twice a year, in summer and autumn, at our Examination Assessment Centre at the RCP at The Spine in Liverpool.</p> <p>Once the application period has closed for the OSCE, all eligible candidates will be allocated across the planned examination week and shortly sent an admission document confirming their exam date, report time, and reporting address. Our team will be in touch with you via email when these are prepared.</p> <p>Should you have any specific date requests for your clinical exam in-line with the planned assessment week, please notify via email <a href="mailto:dgm@rcp.ac.uk" target="_top">dgm@rcp.ac.uk.</a> We will endeavour to allocate you to your preferred exam dates. 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This evidence will need to be supported by a candidate’s educational supervisor, and the training programme director or equivalent. For more information, you can download the DGM additional attempt FAQs and form, which can be found at the bottom of this page.</span></p> <p><span>Candidates must pass the online knowledge-based assessment before they sit the clinical examination. </span></p> </div> <div class="text-block__image-col text-block__image-col--image-hide"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="text-block top-bottom-spacing colour-theme-white"> <div class="container-xl"> <div class="row text-block__row text-block__row--image-hide"> <div class="text-block__text-col rte-wrapper"> <h2 class="text-block__title">Eligibility</h2> <p><span>All statutorily regulated healthcare practitioners, currently registered and in good standing with the relevant regulator, and with no restrictions on their practice, are eligible to apply to take the DGM. Physician associates who are on the Managed Voluntary Register, which is held by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and Faculty of Physician Associates, are also eligible to apply.</span></p> <h3><strong>UK-based regulated candidates</strong></h3> <p><span>For applicants declaring a UK registration, the RCP Assessment Unit will check registration with the relevant UK regulator (GMC, NMC, or Health and Care Professions Council, for example), including a check for any restriction to practise. Applicants declaring registration on the Physician Associates Managed Voluntary Register will have this registration checked with the Faculty of Physician Associates, including a check for any restrictions to practise.</span><span></span></p> <h3><strong>Non-UK based regulated candidates</strong></h3> <p><span>Applicants who hold registration with a regulator outside the UK will be required to get their educational supervisor or line manager to submit a reference form confirming the following regarding the applicant:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Their regulatory body</span></li> <li><span>Their regulatory body registration number (or equivalent)</span></li> <li><span>That the applicant is in good standing in their professional practice</span></li> <li><span>A general reference detailing why they are supportive of an application from the named individual.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Wherever possible, the registration details of the applicant will be verified with the relevant regulator, 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