Welcome to our GPVTS website. If you are a GP
Registrar on the scheme already, this is the place to come for the
latest information about the course, social events and other activities.
If you are thinking of joining us, have a look around and then apply
- you know it makes sense!
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Just to let you know that the next Deanery Job Fair will be on the 25th May at the Powdermills Hotel, Battle, East Sussex. I will be sending out information to GPRs and PCTs at the end of the week.
Kim has asked me to put this on the site - looks interesting for those who are about to qualify and still have a little of the eternal student in their veins...
Higher Professional Education Course For Kent
organised by KSS Deanery
This course is open to new doctors in General Practice, who are within 2 years of obtaining their Certificate of Vocational Training – both Principals and Salaried Doctors.
The Course provides 20 days of paid educational time, to be taken over a period of 2 years, in the format of both group meetings, and personal educational study in relation to your PDP.
If you would like more information or to see if you are eligible to be accepted onto the course, please contact;
This is a new handout written by Kim, designed to give valuable advice for those just starting out on the VTS. The information is given below, but you can also download the Word file here...
Top Tips for new Registrars
The more you put in the more you get out.
Visit the following websites regularly
• www.gpkss.ac.uk
• www.ctgpvts.com
• www.nosa.org.uk
• www.rcgp.ac.uk
Read our Induction Booklet
Read the timetable guide for Summative Assessment
‘Tempus fugit’ so manage your time well. Tasks take longer than you expect.
Start videoing at the beginning of your year in General Practice
Start your audit in the first or second month. Remember that you have to implement your recommendations for change and re-audit.
You should keep some sort of log/reflective diary to provide the evidence for your Personal Development Plan (PDP). Your Trainer should help you with your PDP from the outset but whilst in hospital posts you will have a clinical supervisor who will appraise and assess your work in the craft specialty. This documentation is essential when it comes to having your annual appraisal
Regular attendance at the VTS is mandatory and stands you in good stead for the hoops of Summative Assessment and the MRCGP
If you are having any difficulties talk to us. Share problems or concerns early.
Adult learning should be fun your feedback is essential
Our new members will be joining us on the 3rd of February. As this will be a busy and confusing day and one where we are due to start formal teaching at 2pm please can you make a special effort to attend the afternoon and arrive for lunch as early as possible in the Canterbury Postgraduate Centre. Posted Friday, January 16, 2004
byDan
