Training Information
Having been an NHS trainee, it gives me great pleasure to contribute to the ongoing education of current and future trainees.
I am a GMC recognised trainer and hold roles as both Educational Supervisor and/or Clinical Supervisor for all junior doctors passing through out department, including trainees (Foundation, Core and Specialty Trainees) and non-training grades.
Regionally my role as a Training Programme Director for Core Surgical Training and Lead for Virtual Learning in the West Midlands means I have involvement with variety of processes including Annual Reviews (ARCPs)
Here are some insights into getting through training and preparation for your future roles, whatever specialty you go in to.
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Curriculum Vitae
Your CV (or resumé) is summary record of your achievements, designing it in a way that makes it easy to manage, update, adjust and evaluate will help you market all of your skills.
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Professional Profile
This could be a full time job in itself! In the current era of readily available information, it is vital that you create and maintain a professional profile. Everyone gets searched for on the web so this will help you display yourself in the best way.
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Social Media
Social media use is rocketing and often the distinction between personal and professional is blurred. In this post I share some of the crystalised thoughts from personal experience and wider professional guidance
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Portfolio
Managing your clinical portfolio is a vital part of your training. Understanding what is expected of you and engaging with it fully is important to ensure you get through your appraisals/annual reviews successfully.
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Personal Development Plan
A PDP is an important part of the portfolio and features heavily in appraisal/annual review. It helps focus you and provides a checklist to work to.