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. 2008 Oct 1;8(5):484–489. doi: 10.7861/clinmedicine.8-5-484

Feedback from educational supervisors and trainees on the implementation of curricula and the assessment system for core medical training

Gavin Johnson 1, James Barrett 2, Mike Jones 3, David Parry 4, Winnie Wade 4
PMCID: PMC4953928  PMID: 18975478

Abstract

A pilot of core medical training (CMT) was conducted in 2006–7 with 160 trainees and 130 supervisors in the 10 hospitals within the Mersey Deanery. Questionnaires and focus groups were used to gain feedback from trainees and supervisors in relation to the components of CMT (the curricula, workplace-based assessments, appraisal, and the e-portfolio). There was generally a positive attitude to the CMT package. In particular the opportunities to give and receive feedback were appreciated; the e-portfolio was identified as helpful for recording assessment outcomes and supporting educational development for the trainees. The workplace-based assessments were well received. Many of the benefits of the components of CMT depended on the skill of the supervisor. The time required for effective training supervision and workplace-based assessments was identified as an important issue. This pilot was invaluable in informing the widespread implementation of CMT in 2007.

Key Words: curricula, postgraduate assessment, postgraduate training

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