Become a GPwER in Dermatology
GPs with an interest in dermatology can apply to be accredited as GPs with an Extended Role in Dermatology (GPwERs), in a process that has replaced GPs with a Special Interest in Dermatology (GPwSIs). The British Association of Dermatologists administers the process of accrediting new GPs as GPwERs and the transition of existing GPwSIs to the new system. Find out more about this process below.
The GPwER Framework for Accreditation
In 2015, the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) agreed that the term GPwSI should be replaced by the term GP with Extended Role (GPwER). Accreditation will now be underpinned by a national process administered by the BAD.
The Royal College of General Practitoners (RCGP) has published Guidance and competences to support the accreditation of GPs with Extended Roles (GPwERs) in Dermatology (including Skin Surgery) in collaboration with the British Association of Dermatologists and the Primary Care Dermatology Society (PCDS).
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the relevant forms and supporting documents outlined below, and email to gpwer@bad.org.uk. We will confirm receipt of your application and take your payment.
Details of fees are in the FAQs, found here. To avoid unnecessary delays, please ensure you have read all the information, completed and checked your documents before sending. If you have any questions about the process, see our FAQs or contact us at gpwer@bad.org.uk or using the form at the bottom of this page.
Information for GPwER applicants
There are three separate groups of new GPwER applicants, as well as doctors previously accredited as GPwSIs under the Department of Health’s 2007/2011 guidelines. Depending on which group you are in, you may be required to fill in different forms. The groups are as follows:
Group 1: GPwER in General Dermatology (the diagnosis and management of inflammatory skin disease, the diagnosis of skin lesions, and the non-surgical management of pre-cancerous lesions and low-risk basal cell carcinoma)
Group 2: Skin lesion management (the diagnosis and management of skin lesions, including low-risk BCC, using both surgical and non-surgical techniques)
Group 3: Combines groups 1 and 2
Below you can see the forms necessary to complete and return. Please note, different groups are required to fill out different forms as part of the application process, make sure that you have downloaded the forms under the heading that corresponds to your group.
Group 1: New GPwER in General Dermatology Forms
These are the forms required for application to Group 1: GPwER in General Dermatology. Please note, Form 3a – DOPS is only required of candidates carrying out biopsies. Form 5c– Patient Survey Data Entry Tool is optional. Some forms are required only where applicable.
Please note that from 18/9/23, the Portfolio of Evidence Form on this webpage will be an updated version with an amendment to section 12, which requests candidates provide clear objectives in their PDP information. Previous versions will be accepted until 30/4/24, thereafter, only the updated version will be accepted. If you have already gathered your evidence on an older version, please refer to section 12 in the current version and provide this additional information as a separate Word document.
Portfolio of Evidence Submission Form
Form 1 Mini-CEX Skin Lesions
Form 2 Mini-CEX for Inflammatory Dermatoses
Form 3a DOPs for inflammatory dermatoses (if applicable)
Form 4 - Learning Diary
Form 5a - Patient Survey - Guidance, Results and Declaration
Form 5b - Patient Survey Questionnaire
Form 5c - Patient Survey Data Entry (Optional)
Form 7a - Clinical Supervisor Report
Low Volume Work Template (if applicable)
Group 2: New GPwER in Skin Lesion Management Forms
These are the forms required for application to Group 2: New GPwER in Skin Lesion Management. Form 5c– Patient Survey Data Entry Tool is optional. Some forms are required only where applicable, including Form 3b – DOPS.
Please note that from 18/9/23, the Portfolio of Evidence Form on this webpage will be an updated version with an amendment to section 12, which requests candidates provide clear objectives in their PDP information. Previous versions will be accepted until 30/4/24, thereafter, only the updated version will be accepted. If you have already gathered your evidence on an older version, please refer to section 12 in the current version and provide this additional information as a separate Word document.
Portfolio of Evidence Submission Form
Form 1 Mini-CEX Skin Lesions
Form 3b - DOPS (where applicable)
Form 4 - Learning Diary
Form 5a - Patient Survey - Guidance, Results and Declaration
Form 5b - Patient Survey Questionnaire
Form 5c - Patient Survey Data Entry (Optional)
Form 6 - Audit Guidance
Skin Surgery Audit - Data Collection Log
Form 7a - Clinical Supervisor Report
Low Volume Work Template (if applicable)
Group 3: New GPwER in General Dermatology and Skin Lesion Management Forms
These are the forms required for application to Group 3: New GPwER in General Dermatology and Skin Lesion Management. Form 5c– Patient Survey Data Entry Tool is optional. Some forms are required only where applicable, including Form 3b – DOPS.
Please note that from 18/9/23, the Portfolio of Evidence Form on this webpage will be an updated version with an amendment to section 12, which requests candidates provide clear objectives in their PDP information. Previous versions will be accepted until 30/4/24, thereafter, only the updated version will be accepted. If you have already gathered your evidence on an older version, please refer to section 12 in the current version and provide this additional information as a separate Word document.
Portfolio of Evidence Submission Form
Form 1 Mini-CEX Skin Lesions
Form 2 - Mini-CEX for Inflammatory Dermatoses
Form 3a - DOPS
Form 3b - DOPS (where applicable)
Form 4 - Learning Diary
Form 5a - Patient Survey - Guidance, Results and Declaration
Form 5b - Patient Survey Questionnaire
Form 5c - Patient Survey Data Entry (Optional)
Form 6 - Audit Guidance
Skin Surgery Audit - Data Collection Log
Form 7a - Clinical Supervisor Report
Low Volume Work Template (if applicable)
Forms for GPwSI previously accredited against DoH 2007/2011 guidelines
These are the forms required for GPwSIs previously accredited against DoH 2007/2011 guidelines. Form 5c– Patient Survey Data Entry Tool is optional. Some forms are required only where applicable.
In addition, evidence of former successful accreditation through an appropriate body (for example a Deanery, clinical commissioning group, primary care trust) is required.
Please note that from 18/9/23, the Portfolio of Evidence Form on this webpage will be an updated version with an amendment to section 12, which requests candidates provide clear objectives in their PDP information. Previous versions will be accepted until 30/4/24, thereafter, only the updated version will be accepted. If you have already gathered your evidence on an older version, please refer to section 12 in the current version and provide this additional information as a separate Word document.
Portfolio of Evidence Submission Form
Form 5a - Patient Survey - Guidance, Results and Declaration
Form 5b - Patient Survey Questionnaire
Form 5c - Patient Survey Data Entry (Optional)
Form 6 - Audit Guidance (Groups 2 & 3 Only)
Skin Surgery Audit - Data Collection Log (Groups 2 & 3 Only)
Form 7b - Clinical Supervisor Report
Low Volume Work Template (if applicable)
