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1. Core Psychiatry Training Dr Andy Brittlebank
Associate Dean, RCPsych
2. The problem... Ownership and responsibility for the Core Psychiatry curriculum
3. By the end of this session, participants will: - Be able to recognise the standards that that curricula must meet
Be able to describe the structure of the psychiatry specialty curricula
Contribute to discussions regarding the governance of the Core Psychiatry Curriculum
4. Structure of presentation Introduction and background
History – how we are where we are
PMETB standards
Core Psychiatry Training Curriculum
Its structure
The issues
Delivering
Updating
5. The Curriculum Pre-PMETB
First version
Used GMP framework
Mainly ST 1-3
Approved by PMETB 2007
CanMEDS version
Work started July 2007
Consultation with FECC’s
Extended to ST4-6
Focused on outcomes
Approved by PMETB 2009
PMETB Curriculum review
December 2009
7. According to PMETB a Curriculum is: - “A statement of the intended aims and objectives, content, experiences, outcomes and processes of a programme including a description of the structure and expected methods of learning, teaching and feedback. The curriculum should set out what knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours the trainee will achieve.”
10. Standards for curricula The purpose of the Curriculum must be stated
Links to previous and subsequent stages of training
Appropriateness to the stage of learning and to the specialty must be described
The curriculum must set out the general, professional and specialty-specific content to be mastered
GMP must be addressed
Assessments must systematically sample
11. Standards continued… How the curriculum will be managed locally
Who is responsible for what – TPD’s, trainers, trainees
The model of learning
Describe methods of learning
Appropriate choice of assessment methods
12. Standards… Supervision of the trainee
Mechanisms for the supervision of the trainee should be set out
Assessors/examiners will be recruited against criteria for performing the tasks they undertake
Assessments must provide relevant feedback to the trainees
The methods used to set standards for classification of trainees’ performance/competence must be transparent and in the public domain
Documentation will record the results and consequences of trainees’ assessments through the assessment system
13. Standards… Curriculum review and updating
Plans for the curriculum review must be set out
Resources and infrastructure will be available to support trainee learning and assessment at all levels
There will be lay and patient input to the development and implementation of assessments
The curriculum should state its compliance with equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
14. Structure of presentation Introduction and background
History – how we are where we are
PMETB standards
The Core Psychiatry Training Curriculum
Its structure
The issues
Delivering
Updating
15. The Curricula There are nine
One per CCT
There is a lot of duplication
They all include CPT
They share a common structure
16. The structure Introduction
Responsibilities
The Learning Outcomes
Methods of Learning and Teaching
The Assessment System
Guide for ARCP panels
17. 1) Introduction An amplification of statements in the 2009 Curriculum
Includes description of how it was developed
History of curriculum
Planned review
Training pathway diagram: -
Standards 1,2, 14 and 16Standards 1,2, 14 and 16
19. 2) Responsibilities Derived from OP69
Schools of Psychiatry
TPD’s
Educational supervisors/tutors
Clinical supervisors/trainers
Assessors
Trainees Standards 5, 9 and 10Standards 5, 9 and 10
20. 3) The Intended Learning Outcomes For Core Psychiatric Training (CT 1-3)
For Advanced Training in specialty
Suggested assessment methods
Good Medical Practice domains
There are 18
All are used in CPT
Not all are used in advanced training
All have knowledge, skills and attitudes demonstrated through behaviours Standards 3 and 4Standards 3 and 4
21. Look at the Core Module This is the Curriculum for the first three years of Specialty Training in Psychiatry
It has 18 Intended Learning Outcomes, grouped around the seven domains of CanMEDS
23. 4) Methods of learning and teaching Adapted from OP69
Includes:
Clinical placements
Psychotherapy
Formal learning (inc study leave)
ECT
Teaching, management, research
(Special interest)
Standards 6 and 7Standards 6 and 7
24. 5) The Assessment System OP69, Exam Regulations
Exams
WPBA’s Standards 8, 11, 12 and 13Standards 8, 11, 12 and 13
25. 6) Guide for ARCP panels Written by FECC’s
Guides trainees as to what should be assessed, how and at which stages
27. Structure of presentation Introduction and background
History – how we are where we are
PMETB standards
Core Psychiatry Training Curriculum
Its structure
The issues
Delivering
Updating
28. Delivering Are CPT programmes fit for purpose?
29. Question for small groups (1) What has been your experience of delivering CPT; where are the hotspots?
Local management of the curriculum (including access to learning opportunities)
Supervision of trainees (including their assessment)
30. Updating Is the CPT fit for purpose?
How should we maintain it?
What are the best ways of monitoring the CPT’s effectiveness?
31. Any questions? Good luck!