The GP Programme offers an introductory programme for GP Doctors in Training New to the NHS. This is called ‘Think like a GP- North East’. These sessions can be taken as study leave and are not mandatory, they are designed specifically for those new to the NHS but are open to any international medical graduates in ST1.
The aim of the programme is to:
- Sign-post to resources to help you settle in to training quickly,
- Provide opportunities for peer support,
- Discuss how training may have differed from where you have trained,
- Learn from the experience of other international graduates,
- Reduce differential attainment through exam support and communication skills sessions.
Feedback from sessions has been very positive but you will need to request study leave to attend these sessions as soon as possible.
The programme consists of 6 sessions detailed below and they will all take place on Wednesday afternoons 13.30 – 16.30 at Coach Lane Campus.
To book onto one of these sessions, please click the booking link available under each heading. Please note that bookings will close 2 weeks prior to the session date (unless stated otherwise).
If you have any questions please contact molly.griffiths5@nhs.net or Catherine.green26@nhs.net
Session 7 (from previous block of sessions)
Date: 24th January 2024
Venue: Online via MS Teams
Join Zoom Meeting
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Link to book: https://healtheducationyh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/think-like-a-gp-north-east-session-7-24th-january-202
AKT exam
This session aims to introduce you to the AKT by exploring questions such as;
- What does the exam involve?
- When shall I sit it?
- How shall I prepare for it?
- What are the common pitfalls?
- How can I maximise my workplace learning in a way that will increase my chance of passing first time.
Session 1
Date: 21st February 2024
Venue: Block A 104, Coach Lane Campus, Northumbria University
Link to book: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/healtheducationyh/think-like-a-gp-north-east-session-1-21st-february-2024
Topic: Welcome to the Northumbria GP Training Scheme
- What will the training involve including an outline of exams and work-placed based assessments
- Where to get support- with talks from social prescribing, BMA, current DiTs involved in the Buddy System
- Lived experience from a former DiT
- An opportunity to meet people, form connections and share fears or concerns.
Session 2
Date: 13th March 2024
Venue: Block A 204, Coach Lane Campus, Northumbria University
Link to book: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/healtheducationyh/think-like-a-gp-north-east-session-2-13th-march-2024
Topic: E-portfolio, Reflections and PDPs
- Understand what is Reflective Practice and what makes “Good Reflective entry ”?
- Provide a structure for reflective writing
- Understand what we mean by PDP and how to write a PDP, using SMART
- Practice writing a PDP entry
- Discussion of other Dr in training’s experiences and looking at their e-portfolios
Session 3
Date: 17th April 2024
Venue: Block A 202, Coach Lane Campus, Northumbria University
Link to book: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/healtheducationyh/think-like-a-gp-north-east-session-3-17th-april-2024
Topic: Introduction to North East Culture
We will have a mixture of presentations, small group work and time with an actor to explore:
- The Geordie Accent
- Cultural differences in everyday life
- Cultural differences in the work environment
- Communication skills that can help the consultation
- Any difficulties encountered so far and what could help
Session 4
Date: 15th May 2024
Venue: Block B 209, Coach Lane Campus, Northumbria University
Link to book: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/healtheducationyh/think-like-a-gp-north-east-session-4-15th-may-2024
Topic: We will cover consultation models and practise consultation skills, learning from working in small groups with an actor.
Session 5
Date: 26th June 2024
Venue: Block A 106, Coach Lane Campus, Northumbria University
Link to book: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/healtheducationyh/think-like-a-gp-north-east-session-5-26th-june-2024
Topic: Challenging consultations such as telephone consultations and consultations with angry patients/patients with multiple problems.
Session 6
Date: 24th July 2024
Venue: Block A 101, Coach Lane Campus, Northumbria University
Link to book: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/healtheducationyh/think-like-a-gp-north-east-session-6-24th-july-2024
Topic: AKT exam
This session aims to introduce you to the AKT by exploring questions such as;
- What does the exam involve?
- When shall I sit it?
- How shall I prepare for it?
- What are the common pitfalls?
- How can I maximise my workplace learning in a way that will increase my chance of passing first time.