PG Certificate in Managing Medical Careers – How was it for me? Corinne Trim PGMDE MANAGER

How I found the course Structured – liked the spread of study days Logical Days provided plenty of space for useful discussion Interesting speakers Practical ideas – tools for 1-1 discussions and group sessions Good support – for writing assignments –Tutorial support –Support from group Stimulating Thought provoking Now enrolled on Doctorate!

Did it affect the way I work? Yes – really useful to reflect on my own career pathway and decision making Yes - increased my self-confidence Yes – increased my credibility Yes – prompted delivery of a programme for undergraduates Yes – helped support work I was involved in for SASGs

Work/Life Balance Will depend on your starting point – new to me so I had to read around the subject Need time to complete assignments Lots of support as part of structure of course

What was difficult? Weather – what a winter we had to contend with! Fitting in reading texts Ensuring I got most out of virtual material/study groups Getting into this way of writing assignments – not reports Finding someone to proof read

What was particularly enjoyable? Great mix of participants: –Ireland –Scotland –Trust –Deanery Learning from each other: –Clinical –Non-clinical Developed thoughts around subject: –Not just foundation (UGs/SASGs)