What do you need to become a GP What do you need to become a GP? What educational programmes do we provide to help you?

An introduction to… MRCGP The ePortfolio Our educational programmes

MRCGP

MRCGP - What’s it all about? The new(ish) assessment process for becoming a GP (formerly nMRCGP) Began in 2007 Assesses GP competencies (what a GP should be able to do) Based on the RCGP curriculum (what a GP should know)

MRCGP What do YOU need to do right now? Register with the RCGP if you haven't already done so (AiT ~£1270 over 3 years) Get familiar with your ePortfolio Attend the next phase of the Induction course (WPBA courses) AiT costs – if you join in ST1, £145 initial subscription fee and then three annual subscription payments of £218 (total £799)

MRCGP The Components WPBA CSA AKT

MRCGP AKT – applied knowledge test Assesses Clinical Medicine, Evidence Based Practice & GP Organisational Issues Getting tougher each year so start studying early (i.e. now) Computer based exam, sat in Pearson Vue Driving Test centres four times a year Pass mark usually around 70% Can only be taken in ST2 or later, maximum 4 attempts allowed Costs £465 (AiT discounted rate)

MRCGP CSA – clinical skills assessment Simulated surgery Takes place in London (30 Euston Square), dress code At least 3 times a year Costs £1563 (AiT discounted rate) 13 cases, complex marking system Can only take in ST3, maximum 4 attempts

MRCGP WPBA – work place based assessment Measures what you actually do throughout your training There are compulsory minimum requirements Learner led and recorded in ePortfolio Reviewed every 6m by Educational Supervisor Examined yearly by ARCP Panel (Annual Review of Competence Progression) More details on WPBA course

Mini-CEX CSR CbD COT PSQ DOPS Components of WPBA PDP NOE Log Entries clinical examination exercise CbD case based discussions CSR clinical supervisor’s report COT consultation observation tool PSQ patient satisfaction questionnaire DOPS direct observation of procedural skills Components of WPBA PDP personal development plan NOE “naturally occurring” evidence Log Entries MSF multi source feedback

ePortfolio

ePortfolio Hands up those who've had a look? If you haven't already - sign up and get one!! Cannot progress through training without one Much more demanding than F2 ePortfolio – and does get looked at!

ePortfolio What's it for? For You Educational tool for your continuing professional development The means by which you 'gather data to demonstrate your competence' For the ARCP Panel Evidence for their decision whether you can continue through training and whether you should get your CCT at the end

ePortfolio - It's the glue that holds learning and assessment together

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ePortfolio collects evidence of MRCGP competences Communication and consultation skills Practising holistically Data gathering and interpretation Making diagnoses and decisions Clinical management Managing medical complexity Primary Care administration and IMT Working with colleagues and in teams Community orientation Maintaining performance, learning and teaching Maintaining an ethical approach to practice Fitness to practise Your clinical or educational supervisor will link your log entries to the competences

Please please please Get stuck into it as soon as possible Otherwise it will become a burden Honestly, you’ll regret it if you leave it for later The more you put it off, the worse it gets

ST1-1 requirements Log entries – reflections on clinical encounters, tutorials, lectures etc 2 per week Mini-CEX (COTs in GP) 3 in 6 months CbDs MSFs 5 in 6 months PSQ (GP only) 1 in each GP post DOPS Get practising and complete as appropriate Significant Event Analyses Case presentation 1 in 6 months Audit (GP only) Complete first data collection in first GP post CSR Educational Supervision Review 1 in 6 months (end of post)

Have we given you enough detail? From feedback from previous years … Some of you will want more at this stage Some of you will be overwhelmed by what we’ve told you so far We’ve aimed at the people in the middle

2 main aspects of learning Learning from experience Formal educational programmes

Experiential learning Experience Test implications of concepts in new situation Observe and reflect Develop concepts and generalisations

Our Educational Programmes

The Programmes A menu of events for you to choose from Trainees in hospital posts – 8 full days or 16 half days of GP-related education required in every 6 months. There is a form to help you organise this. Book time off for courses early! In GP posts you are expected to attend more. Half Day Release - HDR - every Tuesday pm – those in GP posts must attend every session, those in hospital posts as many as you can WPBA Course (part of Induction) - day 1 & 2 – mandatory day courses on the ePortfolio and Work Place Based Assessments Modular Courses – mandatory for hospital based trainees but open to all. Wednesday Tutorials for those in GP posts

The balance of the programme Holistic approach and specific knowledge Knowledge and skills and attitudes Learning to learn, learning from each other, teaching others Different approaches suit different people

WPBA Course (2 days) Choose one date from each box Eucriss Room, Field House, BRI Tues 20th August Tues 27th August Day 2 Hotel Dubrovnik, Bradford Tues 3rd September Tues 10th September

Modular Course Programme 2013-14 usually Wednesdays, venue varies AKT Preparation (2 days) – Nov/Dec Safeguarding Children – Feb IMG Course (2 days) – Mar/April ARCP preparation – Apr/May Introduction to CSA – Jun/Jul All courses ran twice to increase accessiblity (except IMG course) Need to book study leave in advance, and register intention to attend with course administrator

For those in hospital posts Modular courses 16 half days educational events in each 6 month post (excluding specialty teaching) HDR other GP teaching

Who will support you? TPD advisor (one of us) – to contact with any concerns and issues about your training. You’ll meet yours today. Educational supervisor - TPD or trainer - responsible for reviewing your progress via the e portfolio: twice in 1st 6m, then 6 monthly Clinical supervisor – consultant or GP trainer in each post. We’ll email soon with the allocation of educational supervisors

Any questions??