Educational and Clinical Supervisors training day

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About the course

Aim:   This day has been developed to meet the new GMC standards for trainers. It covers the seven areas of the Academy of Medical Educators’ Framework for the Professional Development of Postgraduate Medical Supervisors and the GMC Standards for the Recognition and Approval of trainers.

Learning objectives:

By the completion of the course delegates will understand how to:

    1.    Ensure safe and effective patient care through training

    2.    Establish and maintain an environment for learning

    3.    Teach and facilitate learning

    4.    Enhance learning through assessment

    5.    Support and monitor educational progress

    6.     Guide personal and professional development

    7.    Continue professional development as an educator

Who is the course aimed at?

Consultants or Higher trainees who are or who are soon to become educational or clinical supervisors.

Topics to be covered:

Understanding the curriculum

The e-portfolio as an Educational tool

Giving useful feedback to trainees

Supporting International Medical Graduates

Supporting trainees in difficulty

The ARCP process.

How to develop as a supervisor

Methods to be used:

Mixture of presentations and interactive workshops

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