Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Edinburgh A summary of research done on meeting the needs of our GPST’s
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Dissertation overview Project Summary What was done ? Why was this done ? Most importantly ; -Why is this relevant to you as GP Trainers?
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Dissertation overview Let me tell you a story... This story sparked my original interest in what is going on with training our GPST in O & G. My point is that no matter what hopes and assumptions we make about our trainees we may always be surprised. Educational needs vary but good curriculum covering training should be offered to all trainees.
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Dissertation overview Spiral Curriculum Coverage Work GP unit undertook a large amount of work mapping our curriculum using a spiral approach. Potential gaps identified were mapped to learning opportunities. Development of study days e.g. Paediatrics, O & G and other teaching.
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Disseration overview O & G Study day Extensive subject area to cover so I adopted multiple teaching approaches. 1 Hr short didactic lecture , case presentations, a very graphic quiz, group discussion and floor questions. A GP Surgery bread and butter walk through cases. ( particularly Post natal issues ) This has now been running for several years so content has been tweaked based on feedback.
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Disseration overview In a bid to improve.... Evaluation of 3 cycles of Quantitative data and tabulated results. Qualitative look at 8 in depth interviews transcribed and placed into themes.
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Disseration overview Common Themes Structural Themes -Flexibility in educational delivery -Relevance to perceived training needs. General Themes - Confidence building. -Preparedness for exams or work. -Social & supportive aspects of peer gathering.
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Disseration overview flexibiity in delivery confidence prepared relevance building ness social & supportive
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Disseration overview ATTENDEES Stage of training ▪ Self selected trainee GPST1 attendance. GPST3 37% GPST1 50% GPST2 GPST2 GPST3 13% ▪ Research showed that even those with O & G jobs , DRCOG gained Have you had an O & G post as part of your speciality training? knowledge. 100 50 ▪ How do we endure those 0 trainees most in need can 1 access the course? 2 Yes No
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Disseration overview Safe culture to learn and be vulnerable... “The speakers on this day “I remember it being were all very open to useful and relevant, it direction and questioning revealed to me a lot of from us without being the unknown unknowns intimidating so I felt that I had. ” GPST2 confident to ask anything. ” GPST3 “It’s nice to problem solve in a group as you can “It never felt silly to ask then get an idea of how any kind of questions. ” other GP STs are learning GPST1 and thinking, it kind of increases confidence. ” GPST1
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Disseration overview Relevance to practice and learning... “days like this help break it down and make things more tangible, workable. Just make me feel more confident and capable. ” GPST3 “This is what I need to do in my job. I left feeling that you know what as Gp’s we can do a lot. ” GPST3
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Disseration overview Preparedness to work... “I don’t see much of this at “ Teaching has been all and feel that lack of focused around me being exposure would lead to able to work and enjoy learning needs” GPST2 MALE work and do it safely. It just leaves you feeling confidence protected and learned. ” GPST3 “Nothing can be too GP focussed for me, it was nice to be reminded of where I will actually be working. You build an idea of how we need to practice and manage in our daily jobs as a GP. ” GPST2
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Disseration overview Social aspects of peer learning... “The big thing about a “I know for me and most of study day is the chance to my peers we really value see each other, chat, the social aspects as well catch up, socialise. I really of a study day. I think value seeing my peers and sometimes training is a bit a chance to leave work of a GOLDFISH BOWL and behind for one day. ” so it’s nice to get out of GPST1 being looked in on and be able to look out and see what work and practice “ I think when you are may actually be like. ” slogging away in hospital it GPST3 is so easy to lose sight of what we are training for or about being a GP at all. ” GPST2
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Disseration overview Summary... General practice teaching Connectedness for the from GPs rather than hospital trainees during their training specialists is highly valued by schemes is appreciated; our trainees To one another as trainees ▪ - so keep up the good work!! To the common goal of ▪ being working GPS. Varied ways to teach our To their training practice and trainees in and out of ▪ trainers. practice can aid learning ;so walk about your practice area, use videos, music, photos.
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Disseration overview The GP unit
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Disseration overview
Dr Sigi Joseph MSc Clinical Education Disseration overview
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