If you are applying for an ST3 medical specialty through Physician Higher Specialty Training (PHST) — cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, endocrinology, geriatric medicine, renal, oncology and the rest — training in teaching is a scored part of your self-assessment. It is also one of the most reliable points to bank, because a recognised course satisfies it directly.
How PHST scores teaching
PHST awards one point for evidence of training in teaching across the physician higher specialties. Because the requirement is for genuine training in teaching (not just teaching experience), a live, tutor-led course is the cleanest way to demonstrate it. Confirm the current scoring in the PHST application scoring guidance.
Why the live course matters here
Several physician routes specifically value a live, synchronous, tutor-led course rather than a purely self-directed module. Erudical’s live day meets that requirement, and the self-paced course gives you the depth and the flexibility to complete it around a busy registrar rota.
What to submit as evidence
Provide your dated certificate of completion, the provider, and the CPD accreditation. Pair it with a short reflective note linking the training to your own teaching practice — examiners value evidence that you have applied what you learned.
Frequently asked questions
Does teaching medical students count on its own?
Usually not for the point — that is teaching experience, not training in teaching. Pair your experience with a recognised course to score.
Which specialties does this cover?
The medical specialties recruited through PHST, including cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, endocrinology, geriatrics, renal and oncology.
See the full teaching points by specialty table, or read about the Erudical course.
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Last updated: 19th June 2026