‘Welcome to GP Training: International Medical Graduate Sessions’ due to take place on 19.3.25 and 30.4.25.
The aim of the programme is to:
- Sign-post to resources to help you settle in to training quickly,
- Provide an outline of the Training Programme with information on assessment and support.
- Provide opportunities for peer support,
- Discuss how training may have differed from where you have trained, including discussion on specific topics such as palliative care, social care and sexual health.
- Learn from the experience of other international graduates,
- Learn and practice enhanced communication skills specific to General Practice to maximise efficiency of consultations but also to maximise chances of exam success.
- Reduce differential attainment through exam support and communication skills sessions.
The detailed plan of the sessions can be found below. The sessions are particularly relevant if you are in your first placement but you are welcome to attend if you wish to whilst on your second placement.
If you are in a GP placement you could discuss with your trainer if tutorial time could be used for attendance at these sessions (depending on what both you and your trainer felt would be most beneficial for you and your training). The sessions can also be taken as study leave. If in hospital placement we suggest you liaise with your supervisor/rota co-ordinator as soon as possible to try to arrange attendance. For study leave information please see the following link: https://madeinheene.hee.nhs.uk/general_practice/Postgraduate-doctors-in-training/Study-Leave
The sessions for international graduates can’t be mandated but we would strongly encourage attendance. For organisational reasons the session on the 30th April may clash with regional group teaching for some. Group leaders are aware that international graduates may not be at their morning session. Afternoon teaching and resources on paediatrics will be made available to those who attend the Welcome to UK GP training day. The sessions are highly recommended as you will find out lots of helpful information about the training programme and support and it gives opportunities for networking with your colleagues.
Please see below for detail of the sessions and when the sessions will take place. Please note these sessions will take place at Coach Lane between 9.30-4.30.
For more information/queries please contact
Molly.griffiths5@nhs.net
Catherine.green26@nhs.net
Welcome to GP Training: International Medical Graduate Sessions
Day 1 19.3.25 Block C 113 Hall B 09.30-16.30
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 Doctor in Training
- An opportunity to meet people, form connections and share fears or concerns.
How to make a great e-portfolio.
- 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
Feedback conversations-
How to get the most out of constructive feedback conversations with your supervisor.
Neurodiversity
Could you be neurodiverse? How might this impact on your training and exams and where to get support?
Day 2 30.4.25 Block A 201
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
Social care and palliative care in the UK
Enhanced Communication Skills: Consultation models, discuss shared decision-making, challenging consultations such as telephone consultations, breaking bad news and taking a sexual health history.