JRCPTB have come off the fence and stated that “It was never the intention of the Board to mandate the use of wpba for SpRs although it was hoped that most would use them on a voluntary basis”. Thus pre-2007 trainees are not expected to produce bucketloads of GIM DOPS/CEX/ACAT paperwork at RITAs, although they can be used to support the usual methods of assessment (e.g. Supervisor’s reports).
More SCE questions online here (PDF link) BTS registration Renal Pathology course Baxter-sponsored PD education day in Exeter on 2nd June – email Richard D’Souza to confirm attendance
Those of us who have been though the ARCP/RITA process over that last few months will most likely be aware that the nature and number of assessments required has a tendency to change as time goes on, particularly for the GIM component. Here is a form for ARCP assessments, making it pretty clear what is expected to be achieved for progression. Although the RITA doesn’t follow the same format, one could expect to progress by ticking all the boxes in the ARCP form. I’m still unclear on what exactly is expected from GIM assessment for both old-style SpRs and STs…
Here follows an invitation to the next SpR Club meeting in Edinburgh
Concerned that the coming H1N1 pandemic will impact on your training? Then read this reassuring document from PMETB. Training During Pandemic
NHS Education South West Joint Annual Education Conference Link Medical Leadership Programme Link Finance for Hospital Doctors PDF Link
More information about the exit exam KBA SCE, this time from the JRCPTB. What it does say – SpRs should not be put under pressure to sit the exam. It is not a requirement. What it doesn’t say – SpRs will not be at a disadvantage if they don’t sit the exam.
Below follows a message from Lucy Dodsworth of Baxter. PD Masterclass for SW Rotation Saturday 24th October 2009 10am to 4pm Venue: Bristol Hilton This is a day focusing on assessment, choice and management of patients for home dialysis therapies, aimed at SpRs and new Consultants. We will send invitations and agendas nearer the time, but I wanted to make sure you have this date in your diaries. I am aware that this is close to rotation time, which is partly why we are holding the conference on a Saturday, and I hope that as many of you as possible…
Interested in being able to locate more than the lower pole of the left kidney? Fancy a trip south of the river? King’s offer a hands-on US course for nephrologists priced at a very reasonable £100. Renal US Course Related joke
The next Peninsula GIM training day programme has been released, and includes a talk on “Renovascular Disease” by Richard D’Souza. Exeter GIM
