The Portfolio: How was it for you? Views of F2 doctors from the Mersey Deanery Foundation Pilot.

I. Ryland, J. Brown, M. O'Brien, D. Graham, R. Gillies, T. Chapman, N J Shaw

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Abstract

A study was conducted between August 2004 and August 2005 to explore the experiences of Foundation year 2 (F2) trainees who used the learning portfolio on the Mersey Deanery pilot scheme. Seventy-three trainees (77%) reported receiving their portfolio during their induction. In their first four-month placement, 90 trainees (96%) completed the two case-based discussions, 80 (87%) the three mini clinical examinations and 92 (97%) the two direct observation of practical procedures. The number of trainees who felt there was an opportunity to make a record of and analyse clinical critical incidents and critical incidents related to professional behaviour was only 32 (35%) and 13 (15%) respectively. Free text responses suggested that trainees appreciate the portfolio but that an understanding of its content and purpose, particularly by educational supervisors, is paramount to its success.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)378-380
JournalClinical Medicine
Volume6
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2006

Keywords

  • Modernising Medical Careers
  • portfolio
  • postgraduate education

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