STC Meeting: 17 Nov 2006

Dear Friends,
I attended the Specialist training committee (STC) meeting as the SPR representative on 17.11.06 at the Medical School, Newcastle. I wish to convey some of the important points discussed.
1-Bishop Auckland- General medical training:Following representation from Beas Bhattacharya last year with problems in general medical commitments at Bishop Auckland,the STC has intervened .The programme director Dr.Shaz Wahid and Dr.Mcculloch has worked together and made significant changes in the training programme.This includes the SPR being moved to a 1 in 12 third on call (previously on 1 in 7 SHO rota).These changes have been confirmed by the PD in discussion with the current SPR Arun.The diabetes training at Bishop remains excellent .On behalf of all SPRs I thank the STC, Shaz, Dr. Mcculloch and Beas for making such an effort with a positive result.
2-Dr.Richard Quinton gave an overview on 'quality management in the Northern Deanery'.
3-An action plan was discussed:
a. Each Training Unit is to nominate an Educational Lead to liase with the STC.
b. An updated structured job description with the following headings: General Trust Description; Description of Consultant, Junior Dr and MDT support for the Training Unit; Unit Timetable; SpR Job Plan; Specialist clinics available for SpR to attend; Description of acute medicine activity; Description of Educational Supervision available; A list of educational activity available for training, e.g. x-ray meeting, departmental meeting, etc; What Admin support is available in terms of office, IT support & Library support.
3-Learning contract: It was strongly suggested that every SPR makes a learning contract with the educational supervisor at the beginning of the rotation.All foundation programme doctors will have an example.I will send one to you all soon.I have attached an example being used by Shaz in South Tyneside.
4-Core curriculum:It is really important that we all read our curriculum(available in the speciality website)carefully and try to fulfil all our educational needs.
5-Our speciality website is up and running and it can be accessed through the PIMD website in the speciality section.Please use the site and make suggestions to Shaz or myself.The site has very important information like assessment tools(mini CEX, reflective writing etc)
Hope we will continue to enjoy our rotation .Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any help.
Best wishes
Arut

Dr. Arutchelvam V
SPR representative
Clinical Research Fellow

LEARNING & ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SpR IN DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY AT SOUTH TYNESIDE DISTRICT HOSPITAL

SpR Name……………………………………….. Educational Supervisor…………………………………….

Clinical Supervisor(s)………………………………… GIM Supervisor……………………………………….

General Training in Diabetes & Endocrinology, GIM and generic skills will be offered. Specialist training Can be offered in Community Diabetes, Renal Diabetes, Diabetic Foot, Diabetic Eyes, Adolescent Diabetes, Paediatric Diabetes, Radio-Iodine Administration, Obstetric-Medicine and Osteoporoses clinics.

Study Leave: One session per week will be provided for CME/CPD purposes. Time will be scheduled for you to attend the regional GIM training ½ days, the regional Diabetes & Endocrinology CME days, NERRAG and NORDAG meetings. You will be expected to attend ONE national or international conference. Further study leave can be tailored to your training needs identified during your RITA/Appraisal and will include………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

AUDIT You will be expected to conduct and complete ONE audit. If the opportunity arises the audit should be presented during your time with us or within one year of rotating elsewhere.

The following minimum assessments will occur:

1. Four Mini-CEX assessments of New outpatients scheduled for a Monday afternoon with Dr Parr (2 diabetes cases) and Tuesday afternoon with Dr Wahid (2 endocrine cases).

2. Six case based discussions to include

-Renal Diabetes Case (Dr Wahid)

-Diabetic Foot Case (Dr Wahid)

-Adolescent Diabetes (Dr Wahid)

-Bone Disease Case (Dr Parr)

-Miscellaneous Endocrine Case (Dr Parr)

-A diabetes or Endocrine Pregnancy case (Dr Parr)

3. A Multi-Source-Feedback exercise conducted in March. The results will be discussed at a feedback session with Dr Parr in April/May.

4. If your training stage requires observed ward-rounds, 2 Tuesday mornings will be scheduled for you to lead the post-take ward round on AMAU under the observation of Dr Parr. Your morning for these 2 sessions will not include other commitments (including on-call). Feedback will be provided immediately.

5. If following your RITA further assessments are required, these will be scheduled for July, August or September.

6. Your Learning needs/objectives identified today are:

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i.

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IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO UTILISE THE ABOVE OPPORTUNITES TO HELP ACHIEVE YOUR LEARNING NEEDS AND PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF LEARNING TO INFORM YOUR RITA. FOR YOUR RITA IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILTY TO KEEP AN UP TO DATE LOG BOOK/PORTFOLIO AND OBTAIN THE NECESSARY SIGNATURES ON RELEVANT DOCUMENTATIONS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILTY TO ARRANGE 3 APPRAISALS WITH YOUR EDUCATIONAL SUPERVISOR.

DATE __ __/__ __/__ __ __ __

SpR signature…………………………………………………

Educational Supervisor Signature…………………………………………………………