The evidence required and the application process through the Medical Training Application Service has been designed in accordance with Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board requirements. In view of the widespread concern over the shortlisting process we set up an independent review of the Modernising Medical Careers recruitment and selection process. This is being led by Professor Neil Douglas, vice-chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and president of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Members of the review group include representatives of the Royal Colleges, the British Medical Association, the four United Kingdom Health Departments and National Health Service Employers.