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Acute Medicine Finishing School: Preparing for the next step
Tehmeena Khan1, Nicholas Murch2
1Acute Internal Medicine ST6 North East & Central London. Whittington Health NHS Trust, London.
Acute Medicine
|April 21, 2017
Summary
Senior medical trainees found a specialized "Finishing School" course significantly boosted their confidence in essential skills for transitioning to consultant roles, reducing career-entry stress.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Acute Care Medicine
- Professional Development
Background:
- The transition from registrar to consultant is a critical yet stressful period for medical trainees.
- Many trainees report feeling inadequately prepared for the responsibilities and challenges of consultant practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an Acute Medicine "Finishing School" program designed for senior trainees.
- To assess the impact of targeted training on trainee confidence in key areas relevant to consultant roles.
Main Methods:
- A bespoke
- Finishing School
- program was developed for senior trainees in London.
Main Results:
- Feedback surveys demonstrated increased delegate confidence in CV writing, simulated interviews, job planning, complaint handling, and emergency scenarios.
- Both formal and informal feedback confirmed a strong need and demand for such transitional training.
Conclusions:
- The Acute Medicine
- Finishing School
- program effectively enhanced trainee preparedness and confidence for the consultant role.
- Implementing structured support during this transition can significantly mitigate stress and improve readiness for independent practice.
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