Courses

For supervisors: An Introduction to Internal Medicine

Type: Course
This course is aimed at Educational Supervisors of Internal Medicine Trainees. It encompasses how to write a meaningful and effective Educational Supervisor Report (ESR), and the preparation needed to achieve this. The ESR is the key document considered by the Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP) panel when assessing a trainee’s progress. This course sets out how to prepare to write this report, from the initial meeting with the trainee, planning the training year and through to examples of good report writing.

For supervisors: How to optimise outpatient training

Type: Course
‘Training the trainer’ in an outpatient clinic facilitates the delivery of effective and efficient education; this is applicable within Internal Medicine Training (IMT) and for others delivering care in an outpatient environment. This session supports trainers to create an appropriate training environment, understand essential components of training, and relevant educational theory. This session encompasses aspects both before, during and after a clinic, and includes: Learning objectivesCapabilities in Practice (CiPs)Trainees’ portfolio requirementsPatient-centred decision makingProfessionalism and good communicationAssessment of a traineePerformance enhancing feedbackThe use of educational theory