Inductions

Being in a Specialty Post: Inductions

At the beginning of a training programme each specialty school provides trainees with an induction booklet which contains key information about:

1)     the role of the relevant specialty school, and the role of KSS Deanery;

2)     key contacts and committees within the specialty school;

3)     arrangements and responsibilities for educational and clinical supervision;

4)     details of the assessment methods used, for example CBDs DOPS etc.;

5)     portfolio, development plan and other formative assessment requirements;

6)     the facilities and resources available through the relevant Royal College and other on-line resources;

7)     deadlines and timelines within the training programme;

8)     arrangements for the Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) / RITA;

9)     information about what to do in case of absence;

10) information about the annual GMC survey;

11) Royal College examination information;

12) sources of support available to trainees.