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More options 15 Mar 2008, 22:27

From: gavinkur...@yahoo.co.uk

Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:27:58 -0700 (PDT)

Local: Sat 15 Mar 2008 22:27

Subject: Re: Feedback

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Hi Charlotte,

1.What works well: think about things that you have particularly

> enjoyed/valued from the VTS sessions. This might be from the
> residentials, the weekly sessions or the small groups.

These are the sessions that I found helpful.
- Exam preparation for OSCE(CSA)
- Dermatology spotters session
- Attending Old age conference
- Alan's presentations on critical appraisal(reading a paper) and
presenting risk to patients

- I think I found these sessions particularly helpful/interesting
because either it was a practical session or the speakers were
knowledgeable in the topic.

2. What you would change: are there any things that we don't do on

> VTS that you think we should do?

More clinical teaching sessions
- Each session with a specific focus on general practice clinical
conditions
incorporating an overview of evidence base, current NICE guidelines on
the topic.

- Non clinical teaching sessions could include other General practice
related issues
such as QOF standards, Developments/politics in the GP world, outside
speakers such as GPs with a special interest.

Regular practical sessions.
- aimed at CSA preparation
- practical procedures in general practice
- improving consultation techniques

I think having a regular structured (atleast annually) review of our
VTS training schedule where trainees can express their views to the
VTS course organisers will be helpful. Possibly via confidential
feedback forms. In addition a suggestions box might be useful.

3. Are there any things that we do that

> you feel are inappropriate/not useful for you in your gp training?

Topics chosen for the VTS sessions tend to be broad/vague and dont
usually touch on clinical evidence/guidelines.
However, I have learnt a lot about myself, group dynamics, and life in
general.

Gavin

On 13 Mar, 23:39, Charlotte <ch...@doctors.org.uk> wrote:

> Hi everyone

> We (the PCME's) would be interested in hearing your feedback about the
> VTS. As you may be aware, Michael and Bill are leaving us in the
> summer and there will be some new PCME's coming in to join us. We
> though we would take this opportunity to canvas opinion on what you
> think of your VTS. Please be honest and constructive - it's not
> helpful to say something is rubbish unless you tell us why and perhaps
> make suggestions for how it could be done better.

> Try to think about the following:

> 1. What works well: think about things that you have particularly
> enjoyed/valued from the VTS sessions. This might be from the
> residentials, the weekly sessions or the small groups.
> 2. What you would change: are there any things that we don't do on
> VTS that you think we should do? Are there any things that we do that
> you feel are inappropriate/not useful for you in your gp training?

> It would be useful if you could post these things on the forum so that
> others can see them too - this will help to inform/stimulate the
> discussion. If there is anything that is particularly sensitive/
> personal then please email me directly.

> As with all these things, the more of you that get involved the more
> valuable the discussion / outcome will be. Where it is technically/
> logistically possible we would like to be able to use this to inform
> and direct change.

> Thanks
> Charlotte

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