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Education Executive
Peninsula Postgraduate Medical Education School of Primary Care Educational Executive School of Primary Care Educational Executive Terms of Reference 1. Introduction The Education Executive (EdExec) is the Top Team of the School of Primary Care (SoPC) in Peninsula Postgraduate Medical Education and is responsible for its strategic planning and operational delivery under the leadership of the GP Dean. 1.1 Purpose 1.1.1 Strategic planning for the School of Primary Care1.1.2 Developing plans a... Read more...
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Training Programme Directors
Role of the Training Programme Director (TPD) The Training Programme Director's (TPD) role is quite complex and TPDs have an annual appraisal by patch Associate Postgraduate Deans. The rating scale for TPDs outlines what it takes to be a TPD and is used as a basis for the appraisal. Any of our TPDs will be happy to discuss their job with you if you are keen to become involved in GP education. Study leave FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING PROGRAMME DIR... Read more...
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Supervising a trainee
Purpose The role of the GP Educational Supervisor is to have responsibility for appraising the development and progress of GPSTs for the first two years of their three-year Specialist Training programme. They will do this by completing an initial Learning Need Analysis at the start of the programme and reviewing progress at regular (six monthly) intervals via the ePortfolio. They will also have a pastoral role and will be supported in this by the postgraduate medical education structure. Trainee... Read more...
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ES advice before ARCP
Reminders Remind your supervisees of the requirements for submission to the next ARCP, submissions will be expected at least two weeks beforehand Remember, however, it is your supervisee's responsibility to know what they should submit and make sure they submit by the deadline. If the deadline date is missed then they are likely to be awarded Outcome 5 (insufficient evidence presented to the panel) and their progression may be delayed Remember to complete the ES report for the panel Remember to... Read more...
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ES feedback from ARCP
Advice from an Educational Supervisor Representative I recently sat on the panel assessing those due to progress from ST2 to ST3. A few points arose that may be worth sharing with all Educational Supervisors. I hope they are some use. All trainees who were moving years were interviewed as well as having their e-portfolios vetted (this is now only a random 10%, high flyers and any trainees who are under performing). Therefore, GPSTs must make every effort to sell themselves as committed and refle... Read more...
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Cornwall VTS
Cornwall Vocational Training Scheme Welcome to the Cornwall VTS website where you can find all the information you need about training as a GP in Cornwall Our scheme attracts doctors who want to combine excellence in their practice with a fantastic lifestyle in one of the best places to live in the UK. Cornwall has a strong tradition of high standards in Primary Care and is a wonderful place to live and to learn.We aim to provide the best possible training for a career in General Practice and... Read more...
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Location
Location The county needs little introduction being the most popular tourist destination in the United Kingdom. No location in Cornwall is far from the sea and it is the wonderful coastline that is the main attraction for visitors. The North coast with its dramatic cliffs and surfing beaches contrasts with the sheltered coves, fishing villages and gentle river estuaries on the South coast. The climate is very mild so we go on enjoying our wonderful landscape even in the winter when the visitor... Read more...
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Planned Educational Programme
Cornwall Planned Educational Programme VTS Timetable Planned Educational Programme Aims The educational programme allows trainees to come together from their various posts and meet as a group. Group discussion between peers is a powerful learning tool and we use VTS sessions to look at those areas of the RCGP curriculum that are best explored as a group rather than in individual study or in a one to one setting. The group is also a source of support and a social network. Learning... Read more...
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Training Practices
Cornwall Training Practices Surgery Website Atlantic Medical Group Atlantic Medical Group Bodriggy Health Centre Bodriggy Health Centre Bottreaux Surgery Bottreaux Surgery Carn to Coast Health Centres Carn to Coast Carnewater Practice Carnewater Practice Carnon Downs Surgery Carnon Downs Surgery Chacewater Surgery Chasewater Surgery Falmouth Health Centre Falmouth Health Centre Fowey River Practice Fowey River Practice Helston Medical Centre Helston Medical Centre Lander Medical Pract... Read more...
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Contacts
Cornwall Contacts Name Email Address Telephone Days Worked VTS Contact Trudy Eddy Royal Cornwall Hospital,Truro,TR1 3LJ 01872 252633 Mon, Wed and Fri GP Training Programme Director Jim Evans c/o Department of Postgraduate EducationRoyal Cornwall Hospital,Truro,TR1 3LJ 01872 252633 Wednesday GP Training Programme Director Stephanie Jackson c/o Department of Postgraduate Education,Royal Cornwall Hospital,Truro,TR1 3LJ 01872 252633 Wednesday GP Training Programme Director... Read more...
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