1. National Histopathology E- Recruitment in Practice: Experiences from 2005 3 rd Joint Annual IAP / Pathological Society Meeting 7 th July 2005, Newcastle, UK Naik P, Cossins S, Griffin NR

2. Background MMC National Schools (DH) NHS Resourcing & Recruitment Informed Career Decisions IT Modernising Pathology Services Run Through Training (RTT)

3. Premise Informed Career Choices Adequate UK Histopathology Resourcing and Career Satisfaction Information Concerning Streamlined Options for Postgraduate for Postgraduate Training and Modern Practice Development

4. Schools Website Electronic Information Solution Electronic Information Solution Instant Information & News Instant Information & News World-wide Communication & Forum World-wide Communication & Forum National Schools Information National Schools Information Pathology Practice Today Pathology Practice Today

5. Web Portal

6. Highlights 2004 & 2005 10 Months Online 10 Months Online 750,000 Global Visits 750,000 Global Visits Virtual Tour & Discussion Forum Virtual Tour & Discussion Forum Modern Practice Online (Virtual Micro) Modern Practice Online (Virtual Micro) Electronic Application Download: 94% Electronic Application Download: 94% Record Applications Growth: 104% Record Applications Growth: 104%

7. Aims and Process Improving: Improving: Content Content Services Services Outcomes Outcomes Demographics and Traffic Analysis Demographics and Traffic Analysis Streamlining to National Agenda Streamlining to National Agenda 2006 Readiness 2006 Readiness

8. Audit Structure Questionnaire Questionnaire Applicants to National Schools Applicants to National Schools Total (1 st Round): 470 Total (1 st Round): 470 Response Rate: 52.8% Response Rate: 52.8% 24 Aspects of Online Recruitment Experience and Internet Behaviour 24 Aspects of Online Recruitment Experience and Internet Behaviour

9. Profile of Typical Respondent Residing in UK: 85% Residing in UK: 85% SHO Year 1: 38% SHO Year 1: 38% Higher Degree and/or Membership Examinations: 32% Higher Degree and/or Membership Examinations: 32% Internet Used 5-10 Hrs/wk: 31% Internet Used 5-10 Hrs/wk: 31% Dial-up: 54% Dial-up: 54% Access from Home & Work: 43% Access from Home & Work: 43%

10. Current Level of Training

11. Internet Usage

12. Role of Internet in Practice

13. Electronic Application: 2005

14. Online Information Accessed

15. Site Appraisal

16. Future Technology Needs

17. Goals Achieved Global Histopathology Awareness Global Histopathology Awareness Communications Solutions Communications Solutions Informed Career Choices Informed Career Choices Enhanced Recruitment Enhanced Recruitment Greater Enthusiasm Greater Enthusiasm Technology Implementation Technology Implementation

18. A Global Perspective Oceania 6-8 Years No RTT or ER N America 4-5 Yrs +RTT & ER (10+ Yrs) S Africa 6-8 Yrs No RTT or ER Sweden 6 Yrs No RTT or ER France 6-8 Yrs No RTT or ER Britain 5.5 Yrs +RTT & ER 2005

19. On The Horizon 2006 eRecruitment 2006 eRecruitment Workforce Predictability & Planning Workforce Predictability & Planning Optimised Virtual Experience Optimised Virtual Experience Increased Number of Pathologists Accustomed to Digital Practice Increased Number of Pathologists Accustomed to Digital Practice

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