Trainees Requiring Additional Support (Supporting Doctors in Difficulty)

Summary of workshop

This workshop aims to boost confidence in providing support to

trainees who require extra help due to challenges or concerns

regarding their performance. Through a combination of interactive

discussions, case studies, and role-playing exercises, participants will

gain practical experience in providing support to trainees in a variety

of scenarios.

What will be covered?

• How to recognise a postgraduate doctor who needs specific

support

• What underlying factors may be contributing to problems, and how

to identify these

• Clarification of the role and responsibilities of an Educational

Supervisor, the postgraduate school, and the Hospital in supporting

trainees and responding to concerns effectively

• Ways of giving constructive feedback on suboptimal performance

• How to formulate SMART learning objectives for a postgraduate

doctor who requires additional support

• Strategies for support and remediation

• Tips for documenting discussions with postgraduate doctors to

maintain a fair and accurate record

Who is it for?

Educational and Clinical Supervisors, Appraisers, Trainers, Tutors.

Host or Publisher Medical Education - Northampton General Hospital