Applications for the PRI are no longer being accepted using the 13 IPD Core Objectives. All applications must now be completed following the new
IPD Regulations with the next window for applying opening in early June 2023.
The other element of the Professional Review is the examination, or equivalent.
The interview tests your ability and ensures that you have satisfied all the core objectives within your Initial Professional Development (IPD).
You may attempt the interview before or after the exam, depending on what suits you best.
The interview normally lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. This includes around 10 minutes for you to make a presentation that explains how you have met your IPD objectives.
Reviewers will try to help you by asking appropriate questions, but it's essential that you can demonstrate how you have achieved all of your core objectives.
Please note that all interviews will be conducted online. Your Regional Group will contact you to advise you of their preferred digital platform (eg Microsoft Teams or Zoom).
Reasonable adjustments: The Institution will make every reasonable effort to accomodate candidates who require adjustments to be made to the interview. More information on this can found below or by contacting the Examination and PRI Team.
Reasonable adjustments
You'll need to click on the Apply Now button (when available) and have ready the following documents, combined into one final PDF:
- The IPD final report forms for each of the 10 core objectives
- A two page experience report (CV)
You'll also be asked for the PRI application fee payment.
You will then be contacted by your Regional Group, who will request your portfolio of work and set a date for your interview. Please note that all interviews will be conducted remotely, and you will be advised by your Regional Group of their preferred digital platform (eg Microsoft Teams or Zoom).
More information on the core objectives, what to include in your e-portfolio and additional information can be found on the Initial Professional Development page.
Submit your Expression of Interest form at any time during the year to start the online process
If you want to take the interview, submit your associated documents by the following dates*:
Chartered Membership PRI
1 September deadline - First interviews conducted under new IPD Core Objectives.
Associate-Member PRI
1 September deadline - Further information regarding the IPD requirements will be available shortly.
*A late fee of £190 will be added to all applications received after the deadline.
After the application deadline has passed, the Institution will aim to have processed all applications within 6 weeks before sending these to the Regional Groups to begin preparing the interveiws. Typically, all interveiws will be conducted within 4 months of the initial application deadline, but may take longer due to certain circumstances.
2023 Key Election Dates
The table below sets out the schedule of meetings where elections to professional grades of membership occur. Once you have passed both the Examination and Professional Review Interview (if applicable), you will be considered for election at the next available dates as set out below. Please note that interview results are only released after initially being approved at the appropriate Application & Professional Review Panel meeting.
Please note: you do not need to contact us, you will receive an email within a couple of days of the committee meeting that will confirm your outcome.
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Application & Professional Review Panel |
Membership Committee |
| Q1 |
Wednesday 8 February |
Thursday 16 March |
| Q2 |
Wednesday 31 May |
Thursday 22 June |
| Q3 |
Wednesday 13 September |
Thursday 5 October |
| Q4 |
Wednesday 8 November |
Thursday 7 December |