Course Calendar

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09:00 WPBA for Prospective Trainers   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: WPBA for Prospective Trainers (GP01Oct24)
Venue: Virtual (Microsoft Teams), - Virtual
Date: Tue 1 Oct 2024, 09:00 to 16:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Suitable for intending trainers to be completed prior to being appointed an associate trainer or prior to submitting an application to become a GP trainer. It is not intended for experienced trainers. - Are you looking to fit the pieces of the jigsaw together and become more confident in conducting WPBA, (CBDs and COTs)? - Do you want to know how your assessments compare with your peers? - Do you want an opportunity to spend a day with a GP Educator who have similar amount of experience as you? This course will explain the mandatory workplace-based assessments that trainees need to complete and give practical advice on how to undertake these with a GP trainee in practice.

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09:30 How Different Cultures Affect Communication – Building More Effective Relationships With Your Patients   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: How Different Cultures Affect Communication – Building More Effective Relationships With Your Patients (RTT2OCT24)
Venue: Online (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Wed 2 Oct 2024, 09:30 to 15:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This interactive workshop supports IMG’s and concentrates on understanding the British culture and the challenges faced by doctors starting their career. The focus is on building effective relationships with patients. The doctor will learn tips and techniques to successfully navigate a time pressured consultation with confidence.

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10:00 How to Process Difficult Emotions (for Returning Trainees)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: How to Process Difficult Emotions (for Returning Trainees) (RTT03OCT24)
Venue: Online (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Thu 3 Oct 2024, 10:00 to 14:45
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: In our everyday lives, we experience a range of emotions. This can be challenging to navigate and we may find ourselves in emotional reactivity. In this course, you’ll discover helpful strategies to recognise, process and respond to difficult emotions. As a result, you will access greater calm, balance and clarity.

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09:20 Training the Trainers (Doctors Training)   Availability: Course is currently taking place
Title: Training the Trainers (Doctors Training) (PSk07OCT24b)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
2 Sessions: Starting on Mon 7 Oct 2024 at 09:20
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: An exciting and engaging 2-day medical education course for trainees, delivered by experts in their field from DoctorsTraining. In the first session we will explore education theory, learning needs analysis, learning outcomes, constructive alignment and provide time for critically evaluate you own teaching plan. There will be an opportunity to look at different teaching strategies and modalities to understand the relative strengths, challenges, and opportunities to develop a full set of tools as an educator. The main focus of day 2 will be the role of an educator and supervisor of trainees, undergraduate students and members of the multi-professional team. This day will prepare senior trainees for a formal role as a clinical or educational supervisors and is aligned to the GMC’s 7 domains of trainer accreditation. The final section will give delegates the opportunity to explore future careers and leadership opportunities in medical education from our very experienced and diverse faculty. Between day 1 and day 2 delegates will be tasked with revising their teaching plan and delivering a training session to be observed by a peer from the course or their own supervisor; and completing a formal evaluation and personal reflection.

09:30 Interpersonal Communication Skills   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Interpersonal Communication Skills (PSk07OCT24)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
2 Sessions: Starting on Mon 7 Oct 2024 at 09:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: A two day course, offering opportunity for small group role play practise of communication skills with 2 facilitators, and 6 scenarios plus space to create further role plays tailored specifically to participant needs. Access to presentation and supplementary information on a range of communication skills areas.

09:30 Leadership & Management (Seventeen Seconds)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Leadership & Management (Seventeen Seconds) (PSk07OCT24c)
Venue: Online (Zoom), - Virtual
3 Sessions: Starting on Mon 7 Oct 2024 at 09:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Are you a postgraduate doctor looking to develop your leadership skills so you can better care for patients, thrive in your career, and support yourself and those around you in your teams? Oh good, this is the course for you! Through your participation in this innovative blended learning course, you will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to level up your leadership. Wherever you are on your leadership journey this course will help you to see that good leadership is very much attainable by everyone. In fact, you will come to realise that you are already doing it. Our bespoke leadership curriculum maps to the GMC GPCs and medical leadership competency framework. Materials are divided into themes and topics and are punctuated by three ‘in contact’ sessions, so that the learning is truly blended. This is a blended learning course. You will be given access to online materials via www.seventeenseconds.co.uk using the email attached to your Maxcourse account to complete in advance of and between the two ‘in-contact’ learning days, which will take place on Zoom. You will work through these materials and the in-contact days as a cohort, utilising principles of social, experiential, and blended learning.

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09:30 How Different Cultures Affect Communication – Building More Effective Relationships With Your Colleagues   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: How Different Cultures Affect Communication – Building More Effective Relationships With Your Colleagues (RTT10OCT24)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 09:30 to 15:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This workshop is designed to create a safe space for IMG’s to develop their understanding and confidence in working within the British culture. To explore important communication skills that will give them the tools to build effective and productive working relationships.

09:30 Teaching, Presentation Skills & Optimising Learning in the Virtual Environment   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Teaching, Presentation Skills & Optimising Learning in the Virtual Environment (FD10OCT24a)
Venue: Online (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 09:30 to 15:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of education theory, learning needs analysis, and different teaching strategies and modalities. Through this workshop, participants will learn how to deliver engaging and interactive virtual workshops on popular platforms like Zoom and Teams.

13:00 ADHD Awareness Session   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: ADHD Awareness Session (FD10OCT24)
Venue: Virtual (Microsoft Teams), - Virtual
Date: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 13:00 to 16:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: The ADHD Awareness Session consists of: - Introduction to neurobox & the course, - The language associated with ADHD, - What is ADHD and the different types?, - Experience of ADHD – Strengths, - Experience of ADHD – Challenges, - How does ADHD affect someone in the workplace and whilst processing new information?, - What is RSD?, - Equality Act, - What is a reasonable adjustment?, - How might you support a colleague/student with ADHD?, - Questions.

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09:00 CSRs and ESRs for Intending Trainers   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: CSRs and ESRs for Intending Trainers (GP11OCT24)
Venue: Virtual (Microsoft Teams), - Virtual
Date: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 09:00 to 16:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: If you are currently on the pathway to becoming a GP Trainer i.e. you have registered via the web app this is the course for you. It is not intended for experienced Trainers. - Are you looking to fit the pieces of the jigsaw together and become more confident in your role as CS and ES and writing CSRs and ESRs? - Do you want to know how your reports compare with your peers? - Do you want an opportunity to spend a day with Trainers who have similar amount of experience as you? This course will outline the role of the Clinical Supervisor and the Educational Supervisor and practical advice on how to write the required reports within the RCGP Trainee e-portfolio, for each of these roles.

09:30 Trainees Requiring Additional Support (Doctors in Difficulty)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Trainees Requiring Additional Support (Doctors in Difficulty) (FD11OCT24)
Venue: Online (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 09:30 to 15:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This workshop aims to boost confidence in providing support to trainees who require extra help due to challenges or concerns regarding their performance. Through a combination of interactive discussions, case studies, and role-playing exercises, participants will gain practical experience in providing support to trainees in a variety of scenarios.

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09:00 Leadership & Management   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Leadership & Management (PSk14OCT24)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
3 Sessions: Starting on Mon 14 Oct 2024 at 09:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: A three-day programme designed for senior trainees in their final year. "Edmund ran a fantastic 3 day course which was all delivered purely on an online platform. It was an example of how high quality group teaching and training can be delivered online. The course has changed my practice and I believe made me a better leader." - Participant Oct 21

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09:00 Training the Trainers (Seventeen Seconds)   Availability: Course is currently taking place
Title: Training the Trainers (Seventeen Seconds) (PSk15OCT24)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
2 Sessions: Starting on Tue 15 Oct 2024 at 09:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Do you want to develop your competence as a teacher or trainer? Are you interested in a career in medical education? Whether you are just starting out, or have some experience already, sign up now for this innovative blended learning course that will help you develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to level up as a medical educator. This is a blended learning course. You will be given access to online materials via www.seventeenseconds.co.uk using the email attached to your Maxcourse account to complete in advance of and between the two ‘in-contact’ learning days, which will take place on Zoom. You will work through these materials and the in-contact days as a cohort, utilising principles of social, experiential, and blended learning.

09:30 Overcoming Unhealthy Perfectionism   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Overcoming Unhealthy Perfectionism (RTT15OCT24)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 09:30 to 16:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Brief course description (To promote your course, this should be 25-50 words) The course is a full day online interactive workshop, led by experienced GP and educator Dr Martin Billington. The day will examine and describe healthy and unhealthy perfectionism traits within healthcare, their benefits and costs and approaches to identifying and addressing the less helpful traits in ourselves.

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09:00 Doing what matters: Essential skills for effective learning   Availability: Course is currently taking place
Title: Doing what matters: Essential skills for effective learning (PSu16OCT24)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
6 Sessions: Starting on Wed 16 Oct 2024 at 09:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Group coaching in a safe learning space, which will enable participants increase their self-awareness and confidence and take away tools and tips relevant for daily/periodic implementation on a sustained basis.

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09:00 Medical Ethics   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Medical Ethics (PSk17OCT24)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Thu 17 Oct 2024, 09:00 to 13:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This half-day morning session (9:00-13:00) explores how to identify, analyse and resolve medical ethical dilemmas. Delegates are expected to bring ethical dilemmas they’ve encountered in their specialism for discussion.

10:00 Introduction to Educational Supervision   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to Educational Supervision (PC17OCT24)
Venue: Burnbrae Surgery, Hull
Date: Thu 17 Oct 2024, 10:00 to 13:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This is a fully funded half day introductory course that will equip attendees with some educational theory, an understanding of educator Knowledge and skills requirement and an introduction to work based assessments (WBAs). This course is intended for clinicians working in primary and community care environments from the wider workforce professions and GPs who wish to explore how to support their staff better. It is aimed at those individuals in General Practice who have recently been asked to supervise staff and/or would like some fundamentals around the below elements of supervision.

13:00 Confident Career Conversations Workshop   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Confident Career Conversations Workshop (FD17OCT24)
Venue: Online (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Thu 17 Oct 2024, 13:00 to 16:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Our Confident Career Conversations programme provides supervisors with the practical skills and tools to empower trainees to take ownership of their career development. Organisation politics. Egos. Challenging economic times. No wonder people can find it hard to talk about career development. Let's face it. Opening up a sensitive issue like career progression can weigh heavily on even the most experienced shoulders. Where should you start? What questions should you ask? How do you help employees develop their careers? How do you deal with some of the dilemmas that might come up? Confident Career Conversations will give you the practical tools and skills you need.

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10:00 Introduction to Clinical Supervision   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to Clinical Supervision (PC18OCT24)
Venue: Burnbrae Surgery, Hull
Date: Fri 18 Oct 2024, 10:00 to 13:00
Course style: Workshop
Catering: Not applicable
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This is a fully funded half day introductory course that will equip attendees with basic skills and knowledge to provide clinical supervision within the workplace. This course is intended for clinicians working in primary and community care environments from the wider workforce professions and GPs who wish to explore how to support their staff better. It is aimed at those individuals in General Practice who have recently been asked to supervise staff and/or would like some fundamentals around the below elements of supervision.

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09:15 Boost Your Productivity (Face-to-Face)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Boost Your Productivity (Face-to-Face) (RTT21OCT24)
Venue: University of Sheffield, Sheffield
Date: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 09:15 to 17:00
Course style: Workshop
Catering: Refreshments and Lunch
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Bring a task you have been procrastinating on and finally get it finished. Feel great that you have achieved something. This face to face day of protected productivity and anti-procrastination management is designed especially for people who want to get things done but find that life or work gets in the way of progress. This course is designed to offer in person community support with protected productivity whilst also learning to use ‘staying focused’ and anti-procrastination techniques to deal with performance gremlins and improve productivity.

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09:00 Doing what matters: Essential skills for effective learning   Availability: Only 1 place available
Title: Doing what matters: Essential skills for effective learning (PSu23OCT24)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
6 Sessions: Starting on Wed 23 Oct 2024 at 09:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Group coaching in a safe learning space, which will enable participants increase their self-awareness and confidence and take away tools and tips relevant for daily/periodic implementation on a sustained basis.

13:00 Neurodiversity Lunch and Learn: Neuro-inclusive Training   Availability: Places available
Title: Neurodiversity Lunch and Learn: Neuro-inclusive Training (FD23OCT24)
Venue: Virtual (Microsoft Teams), - Virtual
Date: Wed 23 Oct 2024, 13:00 to 14:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This course is designed to grow your understanding of neurodiversity, specifically around how to create neuro-inclusive training.

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09:30 Intending Trainer: Doctors with Educational Needs (formally Trainees in Difficulty)   Availability: Only 1 place available
Title: Intending Trainer: Doctors with Educational Needs (formally Trainees in Difficulty) (GP24OCT24)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 09:30 to 12:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This course is only open to prospective GP Trainers who have been accepted onto the trainer pathway. This is one of the mandatory courses that need to be completed. This course will give you an understanding of the difficulties that some doctors in training may experience whilst undertaking GP Training. The course will help you spot the signs that a doctor in training may be struggling, outline how to document these concerns and will discuss the help and support available to you and your doctor in training.

09:30 Managing Work/Life Balance for Returning Trainees   Availability: Places available
Title: Managing Work/Life Balance for Returning Trainees (RTT24OCT24)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 09:30 to 15:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Finding Energy, Time, Support and Focus – Healthy CPD and Revision Practices for Busy Health Professionals Juggling Busy Lives The introduction of children, eldercare, family health issues, or a move following a partner’s work, introduces many new struggles, questions and dilemmas for healthcare professionals. At the heart of this transition is the question for a new season of life: ‘How are we going to make this work?’ This course aims to help you navigate this time and feel more control and clarity in how you shape the next season of your life and work (including for dual-career couples or anyone following a major life transition).

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10:00 Introduction to Educational Supervision   Availability: Only 9 places available
Title: Introduction to Educational Supervision (PC25OCT24)
Venue: Blenheim House, Leeds
Date: Fri 25 Oct 2024, 10:00 to 13:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This is a fully funded half day introductory course that will equip attendees with some educational theory, an understanding of educator Knowledge and skills requirement and an introduction to work based assessments (WBAs). This course is intended for clinicians working in primary and community care environments from the wider workforce professions and GPs who wish to explore how to support their staff better. It is aimed at those individuals in General Practice who have recently been asked to supervise staff and/or would like some fundamentals around the below elements of supervision.