Welcome to

Bradford GP Training

Scheme Induction

Course 9th and 10th August 2012

Aims

To help you to:

get an overview of the GP Specialist Training Scheme

identify how to make the most of the learning opportunities throughout the scheme

get to know your colleagues and the Programme Directors

have a good time

Objectives

Understand the MRCGP

Understand what educational courses are available

Understand what to expect from your posts and educational sessions

Explore ways to maximise your learning opportunities

Thursday morning

9.30 Introduction to course and to each other

11.00 Break

11.15 MRCGP assessments, the e portfolio and our teaching programmes – (HB)

12.45 Lunch break

Thursday afternoon

13.45    Learning styles and personality questionnaires (RM)

15.15    Break

15.45    Working and learning in Bradford (how did I get here and how am I

going to make the most of it?)

16.45    Reflection and evaluation

17.00 Close

Friday morning

9.00   Opening session (prompt start!)

9.30   Posts on the scheme and how to make the most of them

10.30 Break

10.45 Reflective writing

12.45 Lunch break – enough time to get to the Mosque

Friday afternoon

13.45 Your deepest fears and unanswered questions

15.10 What’s it really like? Q&A with 2 trainees on the scheme

15.45  Break

16.00 Final handouts; choosing your GP posts

16.30 Reflection and evaluation

17.00  Close

Organisation

If the fire alarm rings, there is a fire

Timetable tight – please don’t be late back from breaks

No need to take notes (unless it helps you concentrate) – we will email all Powerpoints to you There will be a handout

Some sessions in 3 groups, Fri morning session in post groups. See lists for your groups and which rooms to go to