Question 1

Who is DocFolio for?

Accepted Answer

DocFolio is aimed mainly at FY1/FY2 doctors starting to think about IMT or CST, junior SHOs, trust grades, and clinical fellows who want a clearer view of their portfolio and score.

Question 2

Does DocFolio guarantee I'll get a training number?

Accepted Answer

No. DocFolio doesn't guarantee a post, boost your official score, or replace deanery guidance. It makes it easier to see where you stand, what evidence you have, and what you still need.

Question 3

Is DocFolio an official NHS or deanery tool?

Accepted Answer

No. DocFolio is a personal project designed to sit alongside official guidance, not replace it. Always double-check against official person specifications and recruitment websites.

Question 4

Which specialties does DocFolio currently support?

Accepted Answer

DocFolio currently supports Internal Medicine Training (IMT) and Core Surgical Training (CST).

Question 5

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

DocFolio takes data security seriously. Portfolio evidence should be anonymised — no patient identifiers. Standard security practices including secure connections and safe storage methods protect your account and documents.

Question 6

Can I use DocFolio during FY1?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the earlier the better. Log teaching, upload certificates, and track audits and QI projects as they happen so you're not scrambling when applications open.

Question 7

How does the IMT self-assessment portfolio scoring work?

Accepted Answer

DocFolio uses the official IMT person specification scoring criteria to calculate your portfolio self-assessment score across all domains including qualifications, publications, presentations, teaching experience, training in teaching, quality improvement, and commitment to specialty.

Question 8

What file formats can I upload as portfolio evidence?

Accepted Answer

DocFolio accepts PDF, Word documents (DOC/DOCX), and image files (JPG, PNG, WEBP) as evidence uploads. PDFs are recommended for best compatibility with application submissions.

Question 9

Can DocFolio export my portfolio for applications?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DocFolio can export your complete portfolio as a professionally formatted ZIP file containing individual domain PDFs with cover sheets, an evidence index, and all uploaded screenshots arranged neatly — ready for submission.