About the Journal

The Praxis Journal

The Praxis Journal is the official academic publication of the UKCESR Portfolio Pathway Association (UKCESRPFPA). Established to support doctors pursuing the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) and Portfolio Pathway routes, the journal provides a structured, credible platform for academic engagement aligned with the standards set by the General Medical Council and individual Specialty Specific Guidance (SSG).

Our Purpose

The Praxis Journal was founded with a clear mission:

To empower NHS doctors — particularly SAS doctors, locally employed doctors, international medical graduates, and portfolio pathway applicants — to build strong, evidence-based academic portfolios that meet specialist registration requirements.

We recognise that many highly skilled clinicians working within the NHS face limited access to traditional academic routes. The Praxis Journal bridges that gap by offering accessible, structured publication opportunities aligned with CESR and Portfolio Pathway standards.

Our Vision

Our long-term vision is to:

  • Become a recognised academic platform for Portfolio Pathway clinicians

  • Support structured research output within NHS settings

  • Encourage multi-centre collaboration across specialties

  • Develop academic leadership among SAS and locally employed doctors

  • Contribute meaningfully to professional development within the NHS

What We Publish

The Praxis Journal welcomes submissions across medical and surgical specialties. We publish:

  • Original Research

  • Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses

  • Clinical Audits and Quality Improvement Projects

  • Case Reports and Case Series

  • Educational Research

  • Teaching & Training Innovations

  • Leadership and Service Development Reports

  • Reflective Practice Articles

Where appropriate, article categories are mapped to relevant SSG domains to support portfolio applicants in demonstrating competencies in:

  • Research & Publications

  • Quality Improvement

  • Teaching & Training

  • Leadership & Management

  • Continuing Professional Development

Editorial Standards

The journal operates under transparent and ethical publication principles, including:

  • Structured peer review by specialty-aligned reviewers

  • Conflict of interest declarations

  • Plagiarism screening

  • Ethical compliance standards

  • Data transparency and integrity

Our editorial board includes consultants, SAS doctors, educators, and clinicians with experience in portfolio pathway applications and specialist registration processes.

Supporting NHS Professionals

The Praxis Journal is more than a publication platform — it is a professional development initiative.

Through authorship, peer review, editorial roles, and collaborative projects, clinicians can demonstrate:

  • Academic engagement

  • Leadership experience

  • Teaching contribution

  • Research participation

  • Quality improvement involvement

These activities can contribute meaningfully toward CESR/Portfolio Pathway evidence when appropriately documented.

Inclusivity and Accessibility

We are committed to:

  • Supporting doctors from diverse backgrounds

  • Encouraging first-time authors

  • Providing constructive peer review

  • Facilitating mentorship opportunities

  • Promoting equitable academic participation across specialties

Get Involved

We welcome:

  • Manuscript submissions

  • Peer reviewers

  • Editorial board members

  • Specialty section editors

  • Academic collaborators

Participation in The Praxis Journal provides formal academic engagement that may strengthen portfolio evidence under leadership, research, and teaching domains.

A Message to NHS Clinicians

The Praxis Journal exists to recognise and amplify the excellent work already being done within NHS hospitals and departments. Every audit completed, every teaching session delivered, every service improvement initiated — these deserve academic visibility.

We are proud to provide a platform where clinical practice meets academic progression.