Foundation years to core medical training

DEVELOP YOUR KEY COMPETENCIES FOR CORE AND SPECIALITY TRAINING APPLICATIONS Foundation years to core medical training with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Contents Membership of the College Clinical skills Key competencies for progression 6 How to do it 22 Trainees Committee 8 IMPACT 23 Awards and scholarships 10 Renal biopsy cadaver course 24 Buddy scheme 11 Additional member benefits 12 Joining the College 13 Non-technical skills Preparing to be a trainer N 15 Difficult conversations N 16 Preparation for core training interview seminar N 17 Diploma in Expedition and Wilderness Medicine 25 MRCP(UK) MRCP(UK) Part 1 exam 27 MRCP(UK) Part 2 exam 28 MRCP(UK) PACES exam 29 PACES online revision modules 30 Neurology for PACES 31 Copyright 2018 The text and images in this publication may not be reproduced without permission from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. To request permission, please contact the Deputy Head of Communications at the College. Course dates and fees listed correct at time of print, may be subject to change. CV building workshop N 18 Royal College Advanced Certificate in Clinical Education 19 Academy of Clinical Educators 20 PACES package savings 32 Contact us 34 N NEW for 2018 3

Membership of the College Membership of the College offers a range of opportunities and resources to support you through your foundation and core training years. Our Affiliate membership package is designed to help you develop the key competencies required for progression to the next stage of training; competencies that you will be required to provide evidence of when applying for core and specialty training posts. Affiliate members also gain access to resources to help prepare you for your exams and achieve MRCP(UK). 4 5

Key competencies On application to core medical and specialty training posts you will be asked to give evidence of the following: Postgraduate qualifications Commitment to medicine/medical specialty Leadership and management Teaching Research skills 6 Clinical skills MRCP(UK) Competencies required for application to core training Competencies required for application to specialty training 7

Trainees Committee Develop your leadership and teamwork skills as a member of our Trainees Committee. The role of the Trainees Committee is to inform and advise the College on key issues which directly impact on trainees, and to contribute to discussions and activities around all aspects of College life. The committee is strong and proactive; committee members work hard to engage with a multitude of bodies, committees and individuals in order to promote trainees interests across a wide range of issues and domains. Committee members are all current trainees, representing each stage of training from undergraduate study to higher specialty training, and covering a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. The committee has made significant contributions to, and acted as a voice for trainees in a number of areas, including: Junior doctors contracts Medical and surgical Shape of Training reforms GMC and Scottish Government Duty of Candour proposals Scottish opt-out system for organ donation Joining the Trainees Committee has been a great opportunity to develop my leadership skills, to have a say in issues that affect me as a trainee and to contribute to the educational programme of my College Trainees Committee member Ongoing engagement with the BMA Scottish Junior Doctors Committee and the Scottish, and UK, Academy of Trainee Doctors Groups FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION 8 rcp.sg/traineescommittee 9

Awards and scholarships Members of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow have the opportunity to apply for a number of awards to help progress research and improve your knowledge and skills. If you plan to take time out of programme, gaining experience in other countries and/or specialist centres can provide great benefits to you on your return to training. College travelling fellowship This award supports a variety of learning opportunities and enables members of the College to travel to centres of excellence outside their country of residence for periods of up to 12 months. Award value: 2,000 maximum per award; maximum of 10 awarded annually Closing dates: Closes 31 August and 30 November annually Buddy scheme The core trainee Buddy scheme pairs core trainee members * with specialty trainee buddies, to provide informal support, advice and guidance. Be paired with a buddy who can share their experience and offer support Receive career progression advice and help with applications to specialty training Being part of a large training programme can be daunting make a personal contact and develop a sense of belonging *currently only available to core trainees in the West of Scotland FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION 10 rcp.sg/supportingphysicians 11

Additional membership benefits Affiliate members gain access to a package of benefits, including: 20% off subscription to UpToDate 15% off all Wisepress books Discounted rates on educational events Free and discounted elearning College News, our quarterly membership magazine Free inter-library loans and help with literature searches Combine JRCPTB and College subscription fees Tax relief on subscription fees Discounted subscription rates for those working less than full time Discounted UK hotel rates with the Principal and De Vere hotel group Join us Join as an Affiliate member of the College today to access the range of benefits available for foundation and core trainees. Affiliate membership is just 2.50 per month * Please visit the website or give us a call to find out more. rcp.sg/supportingphysicians +44 (0)141 221 6072 membership@rcpsg.ac.uk up to 58 % off conferences and courses for members Join today to get the best rates available * Core trainees preparing to sit the MRCP(UK) PACES examination can gain savings on exam preparation and 12 subscription fees with our PACES package - see page 32. 13

Preparing to be a trainer Thu 17 May 2018 Fri 18 May 2018 Thu 6 Sep 2018 Fri 7 Sep 2018 Thu 13 Dec 2018 Fri 14 Dec 2018 This one-day course will provide an overview of teaching and learning in the clinical environment. Non-technical skills Our non-technical skills programme will help you to develop skills such as teaching and leadership, which are essential for progression through foundation and core training. Course topics include: The learning environment Learning and teaching principles and strategies Small-group teaching The hidden curriculum Giving feedback Suitable for Foundation doctors Fees Member: 70 / Standard: 80 FOR BOOKINGS AND EVENT LISTINGS VISIT rcp.sg/events 15

Difficult conversations Tue 22 May and Wed 5 Sep 2018 NEW for 2018 When faced with difficult patient scenarios, clinicians can often struggle to articulate the conversation and sometimes use terms which can upset patients, or lapse into jargon which confuses them. This interactive workshop will cover the most common difficult discussions that trainees will have to conduct with patients and their relatives. Why attend The workshop will give participants an opportunity to practice conversations with hypothetical patients at various stages of illness, to improve the content and sensitivity of discussions about two common everyday issues: Decisions around do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) Communicating the prognosis Suitable for Foundation doctors Fees Member: 40 / Standard: 45 Preparation for core training interview seminar Sat 23 Jun 2018, 13.00-17.00 NEW for 2018 This half-day seminar will guide you through the application process for core training posts. The seminar will cover what to expect and how to prepare through a combination of lectures and workshops focusing on portfolios, management and clinical stations. Why attend Understand more about the core training interview process Understand how to prepare your portfolio properly Leave with practical advice and a list of actions to improve your own portfolio Hear from recent core trainees about their experience of the interview process, with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss Suitable for Foundation doctors Fees Member: 10 / Standard: 85 FOR BOOKINGS AND EVENT 16 LISTINGS VISIT rcp.sg/events 17

CV building workshop Sat 27 Oct 2018 NEW for 2018 This one-day workshop will provide an introduction to CV writing and interview techniques for trainees. The sessions will also offer advice on how to get involved with and gain experience in the key non-technical skills areas required for core and specialty training applications, such as teaching, research, audit and management. Sessions will cover: CV writing How to get involved in teaching Information about academic careers How to get involved in research Contributing to audits or quality improvement programmes Leadership and management Critiquing your CV Interview techniques Suitable for Foundation doctors and core trainees Fees Member: 10 / Standard: 85 Royal College Advanced Certificate in Clinical Education GLASGOW 14-15 May, 17-18 Sep, 22-23 Oct, 14-15 Nov, 3-4 Dec 2018 LEEDS 28-29 Jun, 8-9 Nov 2018 HEATHROW 20-21 Sep 2018 A two-day course covering all essential trainer prerequisites, and providing learning opportunities to suit the needs of all clinical trainers from first time teachers, to experienced course managers. The course covers all aspects of the GMC 2016 guideline competency framework and may be recognised as leading to the award of up to 10 credits towards further study on the University of Dundee, Certificate/Diploma/Master of Medical Education (MMEd) programme. Suitable for Core trainees Fees Member: 1058 / Standard: 1158 18 19

Academy of Clinical Educators 20 Postgraduate trainees are invited to join the College s Academy of Clinical Educators (ACE). ACE was established to support clinicians who contribute to training and development programmes for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, and provides a quality framework for formal trainer recognition. Joining ACE opens up opportunities to gain valuable teaching experience during your early training years, and provides training and support around good teaching practice. ACE members gain access to exclusive complementary CPD sessions; updates on developments in training and education; support to enhance your reflective practice and develop your teaching portfolio; and also social and networking opportunities. FOR MORE INFORMATION rcp.sg/ace Clinical skills Enhance your clinical skills, gain confidence in performing essential procedures, and demonstrate your commitment to a career in medicine through our practical and scenario-based skills courses.

How to do it: Practical Skills Stations for Core Medical Trainees Mon 8 Oct and Mon 22 Oct 2018, Mon 14 Mar and 26 Mar 2019 This course is currently only available to core trainees in the West of Scotland. This course is an excellent opportunity to develop your practical skills and gain knowledge in common CMT procedures. Each skills station will provide hands-on experience, with access to high quality training materials, and one-on-one guidance from experienced trainers. The six skills stations covered are: CVC insertion Lumbar puncture Knee aspiration NG tube insertion/basic tracheostomy care NIV Chest Drain Fees Each delegate is required to pay 20 to secure their booking This can be claimed back from study budget funds at NES. Course places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. IMPACT Tue 8 May 2018 Mon 11 Jun 2018 Mon 17 Sep 2018 Tue 4 Dec 2018 Mon 10 Jun 2019 IMPACT is a two-day course introducing the principles and practice of acute medical care. IMPACT enables trainee doctors at CMT1 level and above to assess and treat acutely unwell patients and where appropriate gives guidance on when to ask for help. The course combines lectures and tutorials covering key medical emergencies, and skills-stations for CMT required skills to enable any trainee to deal with emergency situations with confidence. The course now also includes an elearning package, SIMPACT, available for pre-course reading and post-course simulation exercises. Suitable for Core trainees FY2 level (you must have completed 8 months in acute receiving) 22 23

Renal biopsy cadaver course International Diploma in Expedition and Wilderness Medicine Thu 16 Aug 2018 Closing date: Thu 19 Jul 2018 Run by two consultant nephrologists, a consultant radiologist and a consultant renal pathologist, this course provides hands-on experience using fresh/frozen cadaveric material. The programme includes: Indications for native renal biopsy Complications of renal biopsy Ultrasound localisation of the kidney with demonstration by a consultant radiologist and hands-on experience Hands-on experience of real-time ultrasound guided native renal biopsy in cadavers Suitable for Core medical trainees intending to apply for renal specialty training Appropriate divisions of biopsy cores for maximal diagnostic yield Post-procedural management (including bleeding complications) 29 October 2018 Blended learning 12 month course Structured in conjunction with the Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine, the International Diploma in Expedition and Wilderness Team offer students the chance to gain a fully recognised qualification, with postgraduate diploma equivalence through Glasgow Caledonian University, while also having the opportunity to travel to challenging locations both in the UK and Morocco. Suitable for Foundation doctors and core trainees with an interest in formally developing their skills in expedition medicine. Fees For more information, including Member: 350 / Standard: 450 the course structure and fees, 24 please visit: rcp.sg/expedition 25

MRCP(UK) Part 1 exam Format: Multiple choice question (MCQ) paper Locations: Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool MRCP(UK) Successful completion of the MRCP(UK) Diploma is a key requirement for progression to medical specialty training. The College runs the MRCP(UK) Part 1, Part 2 and PACES examinations in centres across the UK, and provides online and practical revision courses to help candidates prepare for PACES. Our PACES package offers savings of up to 335 for PACEs candidates, combining revision modules and discounted membership subscription fees. This exam runs on the following dates: Tue 4 Sep 2018 (apply Mon 4 - Fri 15 Jun 2018) Tue 8 Jan 2019 (apply 8-21 Oct 2018) Suitable for: FY2 - CT2 (12 months postgraduate experience required) Fee: 419 For more information visit rcp.sg/mrcpuk 27

MRCP(UK) Part 2 exam MRCP(UK) PACES exam Format: Multiple choice question (MCQ) paper Locations: Glasgow and Belfast This exam runs on the following dates: Wed 27 Jun 2018 (apply Mon 9 - Fri 20 Apr 2018) Wed 24 Oct 2018 (apply Mon 20 - Fri 31 Aug 2018) Format: Practical assessment of clinical examination skills (PACES) focusing on five exam stations: Respiratory and abdominal systems History-taking Cardiovascular and nervous systems Communications and ethics Brief clinical consultations Suitable for: CT1 - CT2 (12 months postgraduate experience required) Fee: 419 Locations: Various locations throughout the UK This exam runs within the following periods: Tue 5 Jun - Sun 5 Aug 2018 (apply Mon 26 Mar - Mon 9 Apr 2018) Suitable for: CT1 - CT2 (12 months postgraduate experience required) Sat 29 Sep - Sun 2 Dec 2018 (apply Mon 23 Jul - Mon 6 Aug 2018) Fee: 657 For more information visit 28 rcp.sg/mrcpuk 29

PACES online revision modules Focus on neurology for PACES candidates Access five online modules focused on each of the PACES exam stations: Learn what to expect from each exam station Hear top tips from a senior clinician and PACES expert Find out what examiners are looking for at each station Watch a successful candidate examine a patient and be questioned by examiners Receive exam tips from the former Director of Medical Examinations Fees Members: 10 per module 40 for all five modules Non-members: 20 per module 80 for all five modules Mon 14 May and Mon 3 Sep 2018, 12:00-16:30 This half-day course, taught by neurology registrars, will help candidates to prepare for the neurology station, and potential neurology cases encountered in the MRCP(UK) PACES examination. The course includes a mixture of short lectures and practical exam stations, mirroring stations 3 and 5 of the PACES exam. Delegates will have the opportunity to examine neurology inpatients and outpatients at each station under exam conditions, with feedback from the examiners. Suitable for Core trainees preparing to sit the MRCP(UK) PACES exam Fees Member: 25 Standard: 80 My College Online BRINGING EDUCATION TO YOU For more information visit 30 rcp.sg/events 31

PACES Package SAVE UP TO 335 Why sit PACES with us? The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow s PACES package is designed to help you prepare for the MRCP(UK) PACES exam * and offers savings on progression to Collegiate Membership of the College of up to 335. The PACES package incorporates Affiliate membership of the College while you work towards MRCP(UK), access to our online PACES exam revision modules, and no Collegiate Membership subscription fees to pay for up to 12 months after successful completion of MRCP(UK). * The cost of the examination is not included in the package. Candidates must apply and pay for the MRCP(UK) PACES examination separately. For more information please visit our website. For 120 you will receive: Affiliate membership for up to 12 months ( 30) PACES online revision modules ( 100 if purchased separately) No joining fee for Collegiate Membership ( 150) No Membership subscription fees to pay for up to 12 months after passing MRCP(UK) ( 150) College voucher worth 25 on passing MRCP(UK) PACES College Voucher 25 SAVE up to 335 MRCP(Glasg) rcp.sg/pacespackage membership@rcpsg.ac.uk 32 33

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