Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme

What Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme does

Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme (ISCP) is the mandated training management system for postgraduate surgical education across the UK and Republic of Ireland. It is operated by the Joint Committee on Surgical Training (JCST) and administered by the Royal College of Surgeons of England on behalf of the four Surgical Royal Colleges of the UK and Ireland. ISCP hosts GMC-approved curriculum frameworks covering all surgical specialties (General Surgery, Vascular, Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, and more), plus dental curricula for nine dental surgical specialties, the JCST Fellowship Curriculum, and the Surgical Advanced Clinical Practitioner (SACP) curriculum. The platform is used by surgical trainees, Training Programme Directors, Assigned Educational Supervisors, Clinical Supervisors, and NHS Deaneries to record learning agreements, logbook procedures, workplace-based assessments (CBD, CEX, DOPS, PBA, MSF), the Multiple Consultant Report (MCR), Multi-Source Feedback (MSF), and Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) evidence required for certification.

The core product is a web-based SaaS platform (www.iscp.ac.uk) that integrates curriculum delivery, digital portfolio, and assessment workflows, with integration into the JAG Endoscopy Training System (JETS) for endoscopy training logging. Notable technical components include the Capabilities in Practice (CiP) and Generic Professional Capabilities (GPC) framework introduced with the 2021 curriculum reform, the supervision-level rating system used in MCR assessments, and a three-meeting placement learning agreement structure. The platform operates under formal GMC approval via the Excellence by Design standards and is recognised by the Medical Council of Ireland for Irish training programmes.

ISCP is a non-profit entity operated within the charitable infrastructure of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (charity number 212808), with no venture capital, private equity, or public equity ownership. The public area of the website is freely available, while a charge may be implemented depending on the level of access for the secure area, but no pricing schedules, headcount data, or revenue figures are disclosed. Go-to-market is effectively institutional: access is provisioned through NHS Deaneries, Health Education bodies, the four Surgical Royal Colleges, and equivalent channels in Ireland, and marketing is conducted primarily through JCST communications and the @JCST_Surgery Twitter account rather than commercial channels.

Name

Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme

Legal name

Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme (ISCP) under the Joint Committee on Surgical Training (JCST)

Website

https://iscp.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ISCP is the GMC-approved, web-based training management system used by all postgraduate surgical trainees and their supervisors in the UK and Republic of Ireland to deliver curriculum frameworks, record workplace-based assessments, and run ARCP certification reviews.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Postgraduate Surgical Training Management Software

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Secure Browser, Device Lockdown & Exam Security Tools (EDAFADAI)

Keywords

• Surgical training management
• Postgraduate medical education
• Workplace-based assessments
• Learning portfolio platform
• Specialty curriculum delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Platform Services: ISCP provides a training management system for surgical education across the UK and Ireland. The public area of the website is free; a charge may be implemented for access to the secure area depending on the level of access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ISCP operates a web-based training management system that hosts GMC-approved and Medical Council of Ireland-recognised postgraduate surgical curricula for the UK and Republic of Ireland. The platform provides a digital learning portfolio, workplace-based assessments, Multiple Consultant Reports, surgical logbooks, learning agreements, and Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) workflows that allow trainees, supervisors, and Training Programme Directors to record, assess, and evidence competency progression through surgical training.

Product overview

The Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme (ISCP) is a comprehensive training management system providing a unified digital platform for surgical education across the UK and Ireland. The core offering consists of the ISCP Training Management System and ISCP Learning Portfolio, which together enable curriculum delivery, trainee assessment, and training record management. The platform hosts multiple curricula including the Surgical Curriculum (2021), Dental Curriculum, JCST Fellowship Curriculum, and SACP Curriculum, all aligned to GMC Excellence by Design standards. Key assessment tools include the Multiple Consultant Report (MCR), Workplace-Based Assessments (WBA) suite, Learning Agreement System, Surgical Logbook, and Multi-Source Feedback (MSF). The platform integrates with JETS for endoscopy training logging and supports the Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) process. Additional offerings include the Cultural Awareness e-Course and preparation for the Intercollegiate Specialty Board (ISB) examination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISCP Training Management System Web-based training management platform that hosts all surgical curricula, supports trainee and supervisor registration, and enables access to curriculum content, assessments, and training progression tools. Targeted at surgical trainees, supervisors, Training Programme Directors, and Deaneries across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
• 2021 Surgical Curriculum UK surgical specialty training curriculum framework covering all UK surgical specialties and providing the approved framework for training doctors to consultant-level practice, with assessment using MCR, GPCs, and CiPs.
• Dental Surgery Curricula (from September 2024) UK curriculum framework for nine dental surgical specialties hosted on behalf of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS), serving dental surgical trainees across the UK.
• General Surgery Curriculum Update (October 2026) Revised GMC-approved General Surgery specialty curriculum aligned with Excellence by Design standards for postgraduate medical education, delivered through the ISCP platform for UK General Surgery trainees.
• JCST Fellowship Curriculum Advanced post-certification surgical training curriculum for JCST Fellowships, hosted on the ISCP platform for fellows undertaking sub-specialty training.
• Surgical Advanced Clinical Practitioners (SACP) Curriculum Curriculum for Surgical Advanced Clinical Practitioners (SACPs) that enhances capacity and capability within Multi-Professional Teams, supporting existing roles and new ways of working in surgical care.
• Cultural Awareness e-Course Free online course with three interactive modules (35-45 minutes each) covering Language, Politeness, and Power and Status to help surgeons work harmoniously with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds. CPD points available.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Joint Committee on Surgical Training (JCST)coreOthersJCST is the parent body for ISCP, an advisory body for all matters related to surgical training working on behalf of the four surgical Royal Colleges of the UK and Ireland. JCST develops, promotes, and ensures highest standards of surgical training for patient benefit.
• General Medical Council (GMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMC provides formal approval of ISCP surgical curricula in the UK, ensuring alignment with Excellence by Design standards for postgraduate medical education. ISCP curricula meet GMC requirements for specialist certification.
• Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCS hosts and administers JCST and ISCP as a charity established by Royal Charter (charity number 212808). The ISCP website is operated and maintained by RCS on behalf of the JCST.
• Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCSEd is one of the four surgical Royal Colleges governing JCST and co-copyright holder of ISCP branding and Faculty of Surgical Trainers resources.
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of GlasgowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the four surgical Royal Colleges of Great Britain and Ireland that collectively govern JCST. Copyright holder of institutional branding used within ISCP.
• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCSI governs ISCP curriculum for training in the Republic of Ireland, working with Medical Council of Ireland to set standards for Irish surgical trainees.
• NHS EnglandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS England is responsible for ensuring compliance with GMC training standards in England and oversees surgical training delivery through Deaneries.
• Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelsh body responsible for ensuring compliance with GMC training standards and surgical training delivery in Wales.
• NHS Education for Scotland (NES)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScottish body responsible for postgraduate medical education including surgical training compliance with GMC standards.
• Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIMDTA oversees postgraduate medical and dental training in Northern Ireland, ensuring compliance with GMC training standards.
• Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations (JCIE)coreTechnology or IntegrationJCIE governs the Intercollegiate Specialty Board (ISB) examinations on behalf of the four surgical Royal Colleges. ISCP integrates with JCIE examination results for ARCP certification evidence.
• Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFDS, hosted by RCSEd, is the professional body enabling dental surgeons to achieve excellence in practice. ISCP hosts the UK curriculum framework for 9 dental surgical specialties on behalf of FDS.
• Medical Council of IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverns ISCP curriculum compliance for Republic of Ireland training programmes alongside RCSI.
• Health Service Executive (HSE) IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSE in the Republic of Ireland ensures compliance with ISCP curriculum delivery standards for Irish surgical training.
• Specialty Advisory Committees (SACs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSACs develop and maintain specialty-specific curriculum content within ISCP. They contribute to curriculum updates, examination standards, and certification requirements for each surgical specialty.
• Royal College of Radiologists (RCR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCST and RCR issued joint statement on collaborative training in Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery, highlighting shared commitment to improving training programme access and curriculum requirements.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Proximie: Telestration and collaboration platform used in surgical training and remote procedural supervision. Adjacent to ISCP as a technology platform supporting surgical training workflows and supervisor engagement, though positioned as an operating-room collaboration tool rather than a curriculum management system.
• FundamentalVR: VR-based surgical training platform providing haptic simulations for surgical skill development. Adjacent but comparable to ISCP in targeting postgraduate surgical trainees with technology-enabled training content, though focused on technical skills rather than curriculum/assessment workflows.
• Touch Surgery: Digital surgical training platform offering procedure simulations and step-by-step surgical education modules to trainees worldwide. Comparable to ISCP as a technology-enabled surgical training platform targeting the same trainee population, though focused on procedural simulation rather than curriculum/assessment management.
• Doctors.net.uk: UK professional network and education portal for doctors offering accredited CPD modules and learning resources. Comparable as a UK clinician-focused medical education platform with assessment and certification features, though broader in scope than ISCP's specialty curriculum focus.

Direct peers

• e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH): NHS-commissioned e-learning platform providing online training programmes across UK healthcare workforce. Closely comparable to ISCP as a UK medical training and education platform serving mandated clinical users through institutional channels.
• BMJ Learning: BMJ's online continuing medical education platform offering accredited modules for doctors and surgeons. Directly comparable to ISCP in delivering assessment-backed, CPD-accredited medical learning content to UK clinicians.
• Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) Training Platform: RCoA operates the Anaesthetists' ePortfolio and curriculum management for UK anaesthesia trainees. Directly comparable to ISCP as a Royal College-hosted, mandated training record and assessment system for a UK medical specialty.
• Royal College of Physicians ePortfolio / Training Platform: The RCP runs a parallel specialty training management and ePortfolio system for physician trainees in the UK. Highly comparable as a Royal College-operated, mandated training record and assessment platform for postgraduate medical specialty certification.
• Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) ePortfolio: RCPCH runs a specialty training ePortfolio for UK paediatric trainees with curriculum, assessments and progression reviews. Directly comparable to ISCP as a UK Royal College-administered postgraduate training management platform.
• Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Training Portfolio: RCGP operates a mandatory ePortfolio and curriculum platform for GP specialty trainees in the UK. Directly comparable to ISCP's role in hosting the curriculum, workplace-based assessments, and ARCP-equivalent reviews for a medical specialty.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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