TEACHING
All trainees benefit from weekly teaching. Trainees learn a variety of skills needed to be a GP with a particular focus on areas relevant to working in an area of disadvantage. Trainees also develop self-care skills to support their wellbeing and have fulfilling careers.
Sample timetable
September-December 2020
1 Induction
2 Safeguarding
3 Dermatology
4 Homeless families
With an expert mother experiencing homelessness.
5 Nutrition
Cooking session exploring diet on a low-income.
6 Gastro
Trainee presentations on a disorder affecting the stomach.
7 Complex care
8 Making change happen
Full day teaching on a GP's role in social justice. Trainees learnt about advocating for patients and how to build an effective campaign. They also discussed their journeys into medicine and developed a pathway of career support for young people.
9 Journal club and Balint group
10 5 ways to wellbeing
11 RCGP Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse
12 Communication skills
Interactive session with actors.
13 Pain
With an expert patient.