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Geriatric Medicine Higher Specialty Trainee

Doctors undertaking higher specialty training in Geriatric Medicine in the Mersey Deanery need to achieve the academic competence described in the Geriatric Medicine curriculum. Both the old and the new curricula have learning objectives that need to be achieved.

The purpose of this portfolio is to enable you to initially perform a self assessment of your progress against those learning objectives. You should then develop a personal academic development plan which should be regularly reviewed with your academic mentor who has been allocated to you for the duration of your training. These discussions should be recorded in this portfolio.

The Record of Progress in Achieving Academic Learning Objectives should be signed by your academic mentor when each learning objective has been achieved.

By the time you complete this specialty training programme you should have developed the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviour to have

developed a framework in which to understand the research process

the skills to critically evaluate published clinical research

practical experience in performing clinical audit and research

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MRAB – Academic Learning Objectives - Research

What is the difference between audit and research?

Preparing to do a research project

Critical appraisal of different types of published research

Performing a literature review

Research methodology including clinical trial design, quantitative and qualitative study designs

Research Governance and Good Practice (GCP)(to include Data Protection Act, EU directive on Clinical Trials, Human Tissue Act etc.)

Writing a research protocol

Understanding the place of peer review

How to calculate sample size

How to prepare a research grant application – optional

How to apply for Research Ethical Committee approval

Research passport / approvals required / indemnity

Doing the research

Patient information leaflets

Consent and Assent for clinical research

Identification of potential subjects for clinical research

Data collection, data handling / storage

How to use a statistical package for analysis

Presenting the results

Scientific writing – Abstracts, Full paper

Presentation skills

Find out what is needed for a research degree and consider whether you should enrol for one

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Find out what a clinical research network is

Find out what is involved in laboratory research and how it differs from clinical research

How to achieve the learning objectives

The academic learning objectives for research will be best achieved and demonstrated by conducting an independent research study either alone under supervision / guidance or in collaboration with other junior researchers.

Your research projects may be a clinical research project(s) carried out either on the wards, in clinics or in a Clinical Trials Unit but some may be partly or entirely laboratory based. Opportunities exist within the region for both types of research.

Geriatric Medicine SpRs should actively learn about the conduct of at least one ongoing major academic RCT and / or one international multi-centre pharmaceutical trial which might best be experienced in a clinical trials unit setting where permanent research staff are dealing with large studies on a daily basis. Where possible you should be signed up as a co-investigator on any existing study that is being undertaken during any or your placements in research active departments.

Geriatric Medicine SpRs are recommended to do a research methodology course.

The options for this include

Option 1. Individual courses organised by Health R&D North West (HRDNoW) which is the NHS R&D Support Unit (RDSU) for the North West of England. http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/organisations/hrdn/

Health NW -R&DInstitute for Health ResearchBowland Tower EastLancaster UniversityLancaster LA1 4YTPhone: 01524 593209e mail : HRDN@lancaster.ac.uk

Option 2. The year 1 modules in the University of Liverpool’s Master of Public Health (MPH) Programme

The semester dates for academic year 2006/07 were:SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 225 September 2006 - 19 January 2007 22 January 2007 - 08 June 2007

QRMI runs each Wednesday afternoon in Semester 1.QRMII runs each Wednesday afternoon in Semester 2.

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Further information can be obtained via mph@liverpool.ac.uk or from

MPH Programme Administrator, Division of Public Health, University of Liverpool, The Whelan Building, Quadrangle, Liverpool L69 3GB

The MPH modules can be used as credits towards a number of higher degrees including the taught MSc in Medical Science course at the University of Liverpool or towards an MPhil or PhD.

Option 3. Research methodology is a major component of the MSc programme at Keele University. Completion of a 20,000 word dissertation based on a research project is a requirement of this course. Further information is available via the web link belowGeriatric Medicine and Gerontology

GCP training. All clinicians engaged in clinical research are required to do a GCP course. You local R&D manager will be able to advise on how to book onto one of these courses.

On line courses are also available.

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Academic Competencies – Self Assessment Exercise prior to 1st discussion

0 = No experience up to now1 = Limited experience up to now2 = Some experience, but not yet confident3 = Very confident and able to demonstrate competence

Competency Level Comments0 1 2 3

What is the difference between audit and research?

Research methodology including clinical trial design, quantitative and qualitative study designs Research Governance and Good Practice to include :- Data Protection Act, EU directive on Clinical Trials, Human Tissue Act etc.Research passport / approvals required / indemnityHow to perform a literature reviewHow to write a research protocolHow to apply for Research Ethical Committee approvalPatient information leafletsConsent and Assent for clinical researchHow to use a statistical package and perform analysis Data collection, data handling / storage Scientific writing

Presentation skills

Knowledge of how to conduct an RCTLaboratory skills

Laboratory research

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Record of Discussions about Academic Development

Date

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Date

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PERSONAL ACADEMIC RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Date Learning objectiveAction plan

+ Time Scale

How will I know when the

objective has been achieved?

Date achieved

Trainee Academic SupervisorSignature: Signature:

Name (print): Name (print):

Date: Date:

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Record of Progress in Achieving Academic Learning Objectives including Teaching, Clinical Governance, Research, Life Long Learning and CPD

Level 1 = essential by CCT / in early academic training, Level 2 = desirable by CCT, Level 3 = Higher level competencies

Learning Objective

- to ………………..

number = level i.e. 1 2 or 3

Evidence Signed and dated on successful completion

Teaching and Training

deliver bedside teaching session(s) – undergraduate

1

Formal evaluation and reflection

deliver small group teaching session(s) – undergraduate

1

Formal evaluation and reflection

deliver seminar teaching – postgraduates

1

Formal evaluation and reflection

lecture to a large audience2

Formal evaluation and reflection

assess the clinical performance of a junior medical colleague as a workplace assessor

2

Direct assessment of performance

provide effective feedback after an assessment

2

Direct assessment of performance

understand how to appraise a trainee3

Reflection

assess clinical performance in an educational supervisor role

3

Direct assessment of performance

complete a postgraduate Certificate of Medical Education or equivalent

3Certificate

complete a Diploma of Medical Education or equivalent

3Certificate

complete a Masters of Medical Education or equivalent

3Certificate

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Learning Objective

- to ………………..

number = level i.e. 1 2 or 3

Evidence Signed and dated on successful completion

Clinical Governance

understand the difference between audit and research?

1

Reflection

complete an audit 1

Audit report

complete a closed loop audit 2

Audit report

be aware of a National audit project1

Reflection

participate in a National audit project2

Audit report

lead in a Trust in a National audit project

3Audit report

use an existing clinical care pathway (or guideline)

1

Reflection

modify or update an existing clinical care pathway (or guideline)

2

Reflection

write a new clinical care pathway (or guideline) that is then used in clinical practice

3

Reflection

report an adverse drug reaction 1

Copy of report / Reflection

report an adverse clinical incident1

Copy of report

Have knowledge of the Risk Management reporting structures in a trust 1

Reflection

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Learning Objective

- to ………………..

number = level i.e. 1 2 or 3

Evidence Signed and dated on successful completion

be involved in a formal risk analysis following an adverse event

2Copy of report with reflection on process

be involved in the response to a clinical complaint

2

Copy of report with reflection on process

shadow the work of a departmental Clinical Governance Lead

2

Copy of report with reflection on process

carry out an evidence based review of a clinical area

3

Copy of report with reflection on process

Research

understand research methodology including clinical trial design, quantitative and qualitative study designs

2

Certificate of satisfactory completion of a taught Research methodology course or acceptable alternative

Understand the principles of Research Governance and Good Practice including :-

Data Protection Act, 1

EU directive on Clinical Trials, 2 Human Tissue Act etc. 2

GCP course 2

Certificate of satisfactory completion of a taught GCP course

Be aware of Research passport / approvals required / indemnity

1

Reflection

access information for a literature review

1

Perform literature search

perform a literature review1

Document produced

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Learning Objective

- to ………………..

number = level i.e. 1 2 or 3

Evidence Signed and dated on successful completion

write a research protocol2

Document produced

understand how to apply for Research Ethical Committee approval 1

Reflection

apply for Research Ethical Committee approval

2

Application form produced

understand consent and assent for clinical research

1

Reflection

Produce consent forms for clinical research

2

Document produced

produce Patient information leaflets for clinical research

2

Document produced

understand how to use a statistical package and perform analysis

1

Certificate of satisfactory completion of a taught Statistics course

use a statistical package to perform analysis

2

Application of skills in a research project

Collect, store and retrieve data1

Files / Document produced

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Learning Objective

- to ………………..

number = level i.e. 1 2 or 3

Evidence Signed and dated on successful completion

Scientific writing – 2 Abstract(s)2

Copies of the original abstract(s) filed in this portfolio

Scientific writing – 2 Paper(s)2

Scientific writing – 3 or more Paper(s)3

Scientific writing – High impact Paper(s)

3

Scientific writing – Thesis3

Presentation skills – Local 1

Feedback from presentation(s) and reflection

– Regional / National 2

– International 3

Understand how an RCT is conducted 1

Reflection on the design and conduct of a large trial

Participate in recruitment to a large RCT as a co-investigator

2

Conduct an RCT3

Find out what happens in a Clinical Trials Unit

2

Reflection on the function of a Clinical Trials Unit

Find out what a clinical research network is

2

Reflection on a discussion

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Learning Objective

- to ………………..

number = level i.e. 1 2 or 3

Evidence Signed and dated on successful completion

Find out what is needed for a higher degree

1Reflection

Completion of a taught MSc2

Certificate

Completion of an MPhil2

Certificate

Completion of an MD 3

Certificate

Completion of a PhD3

Certificate

Find out what happens in Laboratory research

1

Reflection after a visit

Acquire bench skills 2

Use bench skills in the a research project

3Submit grant application

2

Success in small grant application 2

Successful large grant application 3

Successful application for research fellowship

3Peer review others research papers

3Supervise others research

3

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Learning Objective

- to ………………..

number = level i.e. 1 2 or 3

Evidence Signed and dated on successful completion

Life Long Learning and CPD

register for CPD with a college scheme

2

Confirmation of Registration

have up to date knowledge on the process of revalidation and re-certification

2

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FILE THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTING THE RECORD OF COMPETENCE FROM HERE ONWARDS IDEALLY IN THE ORDER IN WHICH IT APPEARS IN THE RECORD OF PROGRESS

Summary list of publications. Give the full references

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Appendix 1. An Evaluation Form for a Presentation

Name of Presenter_______________________ Date:_____________

Title of Presentation______________________________________________

Were the objectives of the presentation identified?

Please comment on the clarity of the presentation.

Please comment on the overall structure of the presentation.

If handouts were used, were they clear, useful and easy to follow?

What aspects of the presentation did you find most useful?

What aspects of the presentation did you find least useful?

What impact will the presentation have on your future practice?

Were the objectives of the presentation met?

Please add any additional comments overleaf. THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK

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Appendix 2. Evaluation Form for Teaching Event

Name of Teacher:_____________ Date:_____________

Title of Teaching Session:_________________________________________

Were the objectives of the session identified?

Please comment on the clarity of the session:

Please comment on the overall structure of the event:

If handouts were used, were they clear, useful and easy to follow?

What aspects of the teaching session did you find most useful?

What aspects of the teaching session did you find least useful?

What impact will the teaching session have on your future practice?

Were the objectives of the session met?

Please add any additional comments overleaf. THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK

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