Authors: Ryland, I.; Brown, J.; O'Brien, M.; Graham, D.; Gillies, R.; Chapman, T.; Shaw, N.

Source: Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians, Volume 6, Number 4, July/August 2006 , pp. 378-380(3)

Publisher: Royal College of Physicians

Abstract:

A study was conducted between August 2004 and August 2005 to explore the experiences of Foundation year 2 (F2) trainees who used the learning portfolio on the Mersey Deanery pilot scheme. Seventy-three trainees (77%) reported receiving their portfolio during their induction. In their first four-month placement, 90 trainees (96%) completed the two case-based discussions, 80 (87%) the three mini clinical examinations and 92 (97%) the two direct observation of practical procedures. The number of trainees who felt there was an opportunity to make a record of and analyse clinical critical incidents and critical incidents related to professional behaviour was only 32 (35%) and 13 (15%) respectively. Free text responses suggested that trainees appreciate the portfolio but that an understanding of its content and purpose, particularly by educational supervisors, is paramount to its success.

References: 4 references open in new window

Articles that cite this article?

Keywords: MODERNISING MEDICAL CAREERS; PORTFOLIO; POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2006-07-01

More about this publication?

• Clinical Medicine is published six times a year and circulated to 20,000 Fellows and Members of the Royal College of Physicians. The journal is read by physicians both established and in training in hospitals across the world. It features a wide range of articles including original papers, professional issues, clinical guidance, medical humanities, ethics and clinical governance. The journal publishes the key features from the College lectures and conferences. Each issue has a CME section which reviews the latest advances in a chosen specialty.
• Editorial Board
• Information for Authors
• Terms & Conditions
• ingentaconnect is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites

Related content

• In this: publication
• By this: publisher
• In this Subject: Internal Medicine ,  Medicine (General) ,  Public Health
• By this author: Ryland, I. ;  Brown, J. ;  O'Brien, M. ;  Graham, D. ;  Gillies, R. ;  Chapman, T. ;  Shaw, N.

Website © Publishing Technology. Article copyright remains with the publisher, society or author(s) as specified within the article.

• Terms and conditions
• Privacy policy
• Information for advertisers