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The Âé¶¹Çø's educational supervisor workshop and accreditation has been developed to meet the latest General Medical Council (GMC) standards and give formal recognition to those with an explicit supervision role.

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The Âé¶¹Çø's educational supervisor workshop and accreditation has been developed to meet the latest General Medical Council (GMC) standards and give formal recognition to those with an explicit supervision role.

Updated in line with the 2022 Gold Guide, this course addresses the seven areas of the Academy of Medical Educators’ Framework for the Professional Development of Postgraduate Medical Supervisors and the General Medical Council (GMC) standards for the recognition and approval of trainers.

What will I learn?

The 2-day workshop includes:

  • essential knowledge and skills for educational supervisors
  • how to make best use of the curriculum and eportfolio to support your resident doctors
  • objective setting: helping your resident doctors to set clear goals
  • the effective appraisal process
  • giving effective feedback to resident doctors
  • supporting underperforming residents doctors
  • the role of AÂé¶¹Çø and supervisor’s report.

This workshop is approved for 12 external CPD credits.   

This course is suitable for doctors who are supervising resident doctors of any grade and specialty, or for those who are soon to become educational supervisors, including:

  • all specialties
  • SAS
  • final-year resident doctors, consultants and senior leaders.

The Âé¶¹ÇøÌýprovides Âé¶¹Çø accreditation for several of our established programmesÌýand alsoÌýextends the opportunity to learners on commissioned and bespoke programmes.ÌýÌý

The format for achieving Âé¶¹Çø accreditation is toÌýparticipateÌýin the workshop(s) or programme and thenÌýsubmitÌýa short reflective assignment for review by a member of the Âé¶¹Çø faculty.Ìý

There is no need to applyÌýseparately for the Âé¶¹Çø accreditation, simplyÌýbook ontoÌýthe relevant workshop(s) or programmesÌýin order toÌýbe automatically enrolledÌýforÌýthe accreditation.Ìý

  • Âé¶¹Çø educational supervisor accreditationÌý(linked with theÌýEducational supervisorÌýworkshop)Ìý

  • Âé¶¹Çø emerging womenÌýleadersÌýaccreditation (linked with theÌýEmerging women leadersÌýprogramme)Ìý

Full details will be discussed during the session, and the facilitators are happy to answer any queries you may have. Find out more.

This event is delivered on regular dates throughout the year. You can join us in-person at the Âé¶¹Çø venue in London (Âé¶¹Çø Regent’s Park), or Liverpool (Âé¶¹Çø at the Spine), or join a virtual classroom session and attend online from the comfort of your own home or office. We are increasingly delivering our most popular workshops in regional centres as well. So keep an eye on all available dates and locations via the booking links at the bottom of the page. 

We offer significant discounts to Âé¶¹Çø Members on all our education activities. Non-members are always welcome, but we encourage you to join the Âé¶¹Çø, whatever your grade or specialty, to benefitÌýfrom great-value professional development opportunities.ÌýFind out more about membership.Ìý

Click on your chosen event below to see the full rate options. Resident members will pay slightly less than consultant members, and our virtual classroom events are priced lower than in-person sessions to ensure professional development is accessible and affordable toÌýeveryone. You must be logged in as an Âé¶¹Çø Member to be eligible for the membership rates.ÌýÌý

Flexible payment plans for higherÌývalueÌýin-depth programmes can be arranged, andÌýwe can directly invoice employersÌýwithÌýtheÌýappropriate authorisation. Please contactÌýeducation.courses@rcp.ac.ukÌýif you have any queries about fees or payments.Ìý

Our experienced medical educationalists work collaboratively to co-design programmes with senior clinicians who are active in hospitals throughout the UK. This ensures our courses remain relevant and respond to the changing needs of the clinical workforce, enabling high quality patient-centred care.  

This unique partnership approach is key to the value and success of our programmes both in the UK and internationally. Each course combines on-the-ground experience and professional knowledge of medical practice in the NHS, alongside educational theory, teaching and practical skills, designed for every stage of your career. 

This workshop is also available on a commissioned basis. Please contact us to discuss the Âé¶¹Çø delivering this event exclusively for your doctors and healthcare teams, delivered in-person at your workplace, at the Âé¶¹Çø sites in London or Liverpool, or in a virtual classroom.Ìý

To discuss your specific requirements and how the Âé¶¹Çø can work with you, please give us a call on (0)20 3075 1555 or email consultancy@rcp.ac.uk Ìý

Further information about commissioned programmes from the Âé¶¹Çø.

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