Teaching

All trainees benefit from weekly teaching. Trainees learn a variety of skills needed to be a GP with a particular focus on topics that are relevant to working in an area of disadvantage. Trainees also develop self-care skills to support their wellbeing and have fulfilling careers.

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Example of topics that we've covered...

Homelessness

Trainees are made aware of the mental and physical struggles homeless, especially homeless families face. Last year a former patient of Kirkholt Medical Practice explained the challenges they faced rough sleeping with drug addictions.

Nutrition

Our trainees are shown the importance of a good diet in preventing diseases and malnutrition and the struggles low incomers face in getting sufficient nutrition. In 2020, trainees were given a practical cooking session where they were tested to make a sustainable healthy meal using only the limited food provisions and equipment provided. Many trainees found this to be a very insightful session!

Psychological Medicine

Trainees are taught important issues relating to mental health by being shown the

key signs of potential complexities within a patient through practice case scenarios and questions.

Management of Drug Misuse

Trainees are shown how to provide both holistic medical care and special treatment for patients who suffer from drug addictions.

At the end of each term, Trainees are also given the opportunity to suggest other topics for the following year that they wish to learn and explore.