Dr Andrew Long Associate Dean (Lead for Careers) London Deanery Dr Caroline Elton Head of Career Planning and Advice London Deanery Supporting Medical Careers in 2009
Plan for Workshop Two groups: - predominantly undergraduate interest - predominantly postgraduate interest Areas which will be covered: 4 stages of career planning 4 tiers of careers provision Timing of careers intervention Planning for the future
Task 1 (5 minutes) Working in pairs: Discuss an episode in one of your lives when you have had to make a career decision (preferably a positive one!). What was it about it that made it good? Provide one example for feedback
1.Self-assessment 2.Career exploration 3.Decision making 4.Implementation careers/files/careers_booklet.pdf
Task 2 (10 minutes) Working in fours: In your role(s) how do you assist under/postgraduate students/trainees with career planning? What resources (human/material) are available to you to assist you in this process? Provide one or two examples for feedback
Stage 1 Self-help materials Workshops Stage 2 ES Guide ES e-learning Workshops
Stage 3 Training Faculty Postgraduate Certificate Stage 4 Interview Skills/F2 workshops Individual careers support
Task 3 (15 minutes) Working in small groups: What provisions are available for a student/trainee in difficulty? How are they identified? What types of issues have been raised? What do you think are the underlying reasons? Provide one example per group for feedback
The Future Uncertain flexibility alternative career paths Raise awareness undergraduate postgraduate Career support for: specialty training SASG other doctors in need