By Dr Holly Blair

1. Aims 2. Background 3. Methods 4. Results 5. Key messages 6. Conclusion 7. References

 To describe and review this innovative four month FY1 post  To evaluate the extent to which it meets FY1 curriculum  To view this post as an enriched training opportunity

 FY1  Aims  Requirements  Psychiatry FY1 posts have been increasing nationally  St George’s Hospital saw a 75% increase from  This post was awarded to the home treatment team in 2013

1. Evaluate the HTT FY1 doctor’s experience 2. Assess the extent to which it meets the FY1 core curriculum. 3. Review a logged record of activities undertaken during the firm

FY1 assessments :  Curriculum  SLE’s  Mini CEX  CBD  DOPS  Developing the clinical teacher  LEADER  TAB  Core procedures  Additional: audit, presentations, teaching, courses

 Aims  Background  Methods  Results

 GMC. Annual speciality report for uk.org/RCPsych_ASR.pdf_ pdf (accessed 27 September 2013) uk.org/RCPsych_ASR.pdf_ pdf  UKFPO. The UK Foundation Programme Curriculum. The Foundation Programme  Dein K, Livingston C et al. ‘Why did I become a psychaitrist?’: survey of consultant psychiatrists. Psychiatric Bulletin 2007; 31:227-30

 New FY1 psychiatry posts provide an enriched opportunity for new doctors.  Skills are transferrable.  Analytical and holistic formulation  Decision making  HTT offers a different challenge for FY1 doctors which will enhance them in their future careers.