1. thecore.wales
Holly Morgan and Melanie Nana

3. Background The results of the Welsh Core Medical Training Survey are
mirrored in the UK equivalent
Key areas of concern:
clinic attendance
balance of training and service provision
practical procedures
life after core medical training
taking a proactive role in
As part of the next generation of medical physicians we are passionate about combining modern techniques with the experience of our seniors to improve the current situation.
The outpatient setting offers valuable, but underutilised learning opportunities. Complicated rotas and staffing pressures make regular attendance difficult. 81% of UK trainees would like to attend more clinics demonstrating a clear demand for further outpatient exposure. Facilitating further clinic opportunity would allow trainees to develop focused clinical history and
The results of the Welsh Core Medical Training Survey are mirrored in the UK equivalent highlighting areas where satisfaction is low. Key areas of concern include clinic attendance, PACES, opportunities to learn clinical skills and preparing for the role of medical registrar. Difficulties recruiting core medical trainees into the Welsh deanery has also historically been a concern. In an era of social media, smart phones and web based technologies, an online resource that appeals to the modern trainee was designed as a platform for education and communication.

4. AIM As part of the next generation of medical physicians we are
passionate about trying to address some of these concerns
Develop an online resource to act as a platform for education,
clinic opportunities and communication
taking a proactive role in
As part of the next generation of medical physicians we are passionate about combining modern techniques with the experience of our seniors to improve the current situation.
The outpatient setting offers valuable, but underutilised learning opportunities. Complicated rotas and staffing pressures make regular attendance difficult. 81% of UK trainees would like to attend more clinics demonstrating a clear demand for further outpatient exposure. Facilitating further clinic opportunity would allow trainees to develop focused clinical history and
The results of the Welsh Core Medical Training Survey are mirrored in the UK equivalent highlighting areas where satisfaction is low. Key areas of concern include clinic attendance, PACES, opportunities to learn clinical skills and preparing for the role of medical registrar. Difficulties recruiting core medical trainees into the Welsh deanery has also historically been a concern. In an era of social media, smart phones and web based technologies, an online resource that appeals to the modern trainee was designed as a platform for education and communication.

5. Method TRAINEE SURVEY: 40 trainees completed the survey
48% CT1 52% CT2
What would you like to see on the website?
Opportunity for clinical skills training? 80% rated very useful
Opportunity for clinic attendance? 96% rated very useful
Advice about further training? 86% rated very useful
Other Ideas:
Online neurology teaching
List of recommended MRCP revision aids
PACES teaching
Details of specialties available at ST3 level

6. Method Establish trainee needs
Grant received from the Wales Deanery “Trainees Transforming Training” initiative
Recruitment of a medical student with a keen interest in information technology
Started to develop the website
with the support of experienced seniors

7. Target Areas

8. Target Areas: A Career in Medicine

9. Target Areas: Annual Review of Competence Progression

10. Target Areas: Annual Review of Competence Progression
In addition:
PACES teaching
Local events

11. Target Areas: MRCP

12. Target Areas: Further Training

13. Target Areas: QI & Research

14. Target Areas: Education Online

15. Target Areas: Further Training

16. Target Areas: The Mess

17. Target Areas: Inbox

18. RESULTS Website formally launched October 2016
268 trainees now signed up
Website accessed on average 250 times per month
As far as we are aware there is no similar website throughout the UK
taking a proactive role in
As part of the next generation of medical physicians we are passionate about combining modern techniques with the experience of our seniors to improve the current situation.
The outpatient setting offers valuable, but underutilised learning opportunities. Complicated rotas and staffing pressures make regular attendance difficult. 81% of UK trainees would like to attend more clinics demonstrating a clear demand for further outpatient exposure. Facilitating further clinic opportunity would allow trainees to develop focused clinical history and
The results of the Welsh Core Medical Training Survey are mirrored in the UK equivalent highlighting areas where satisfaction is low. Key areas of concern include clinic attendance, PACES, opportunities to learn clinical skills and preparing for the role of medical registrar. Difficulties recruiting core medical trainees into the Welsh deanery has also historically been a concern. In an era of social media, smart phones and web based technologies, an online resource that appeals to the modern trainee was designed as a platform for education and communication.

19. RESULTS Most Popular Pages No. of sessions per page Home Page 4087
Clinics
934
Events
413
PACES
253
Inbox
378
Endocrine
238
Blog
431
taking a proactive role in
As part of the next generation of medical physicians we are passionate about combining modern techniques with the experience of our seniors to improve the current situation.
The outpatient setting offers valuable, but underutilised learning opportunities. Complicated rotas and staffing pressures make regular attendance difficult. 81% of UK trainees would like to attend more clinics demonstrating a clear demand for further outpatient exposure. Facilitating further clinic opportunity would allow trainees to develop focused clinical history and
The results of the Welsh Core Medical Training Survey are mirrored in the UK equivalent highlighting areas where satisfaction is low. Key areas of concern include clinic attendance, PACES, opportunities to learn clinical skills and preparing for the role of medical registrar. Difficulties recruiting core medical trainees into the Welsh deanery has also historically been a concern. In an era of social media, smart phones and web based technologies, an online resource that appeals to the modern trainee was designed as a platform for education and communication.
Table showing the most popular pages with correlating number of sessions per page

20. RESULTS Graph showing activity of users over time
taking a proactive role in
As part of the next generation of medical physicians we are passionate about combining modern techniques with the experience of our seniors to improve the current situation.
The outpatient setting offers valuable, but underutilised learning opportunities. Complicated rotas and staffing pressures make regular attendance difficult. 81% of UK trainees would like to attend more clinics demonstrating a clear demand for further outpatient exposure. Facilitating further clinic opportunity would allow trainees to develop focused clinical history and
The results of the Welsh Core Medical Training Survey are mirrored in the UK equivalent highlighting areas where satisfaction is low. Key areas of concern include clinic attendance, PACES, opportunities to learn clinical skills and preparing for the role of medical registrar. Difficulties recruiting core medical trainees into the Welsh deanery has also historically been a concern. In an era of social media, smart phones and web based technologies, an online resource that appeals to the modern trainee was designed as a platform for education and communication.
Graph showing activity of users over time

22. Conclusions and future challenges
Received a positive response to date
Sustainability is the challenge
Grateful for the support of the Wales Deanery
Continued enthusiasm from those involved
- 3 new CMTs on board for
- North Wales lead
TheFoundation.Wales
with the support of experienced seniors

23. ANY QUESTIONS/ suggestions?
Thank you for listening!
with the support of experienced seniors
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