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 supports various medical speciality applications.

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.