Introduction to the eportfolio and the nMRCGP

Introduction to the eportfolio and the nMRCGP HEKSS, KSS Deanery GP Specialty School 2013 Dr Susan Bodgener Associate Dean for Assessment

Registration You MUST register with the RCGP in order to obtain an eportfolio Without an eportfolio you will not be able to comply with the requirements of learning and assessment for your membership exam

nMRCGP – A competency based examination There are 12 competencies which you need to demonstrate to a competent level by the end of your training A competency is the possession and development of knowledge, skills, attitude and experience for one to be able to effectively perform their role

nMRCGP The 12 competencies are demonstrated through the eportfolio via: Workplace based assessments Completing the learning requirements within the eportfolio College led assessments Having demonstrated Out of Hours Competencies and Completed your CPR, child safety, leadership and BLS certificates

1.Workplace based assessments WPBA Case Based Discussions – CbD Consultation exercises – miniCEX Multisource feedbacks – MSF Patient Satisfaction questionnaires – PSQ Directly Observed Procedures - DOPS Clinical Supervisor reviews - CSR Educational Supervisor reviews - ESR

2.Learning requirementswithin the eportfolio To record your learning and reflect on your learning within the learning log To develop a Personal Development Plan Upload your selection centre mark for your ES (correlates with CSA marks)

3.College led assessments Clinical Skills assessment - CSA Applied Knowledge test (AKT)- MCQ It is recommended these are taken in your final year of training (some trainees do AKT as an st2)

Workplace based assessments -MINIMUM requirement in ST1 -1 6 CbD - 2 per 4 month training post Total of 6miniCEX (or COT in GP placement) -2 per 4 month training post 2 MSF – Each MSF must have at a minimum of 5 replies from clinical staff– so ask more than 5 people to complete this for you each time and you should get 5 back! An MSF needs to be completed each time over a 6 week time frame or it wont count – keep an eye on how many people have replied

Workplace based assessments -MINIMUM requirement in ST1 -1 1 Clinical Supervisor Report (CSR) for evey placement (including GP placement) All 3 CSR Must be in place by the specified deadlines – for completion of portfolio ahead of annual review (LTFT trainees- assessments are pro-rata, so the same number will be done over the whole training period)

How to complete assessments Refer to the college guide on the eportfolio This will involve you downloading forms and ticket codes for your assessors to complete each assessment– sounds complicated but isnt too difficult It is your responsibility to ensure the assessments are complete not for your supervisor to chase you!

Learning log requirements within the eportfolio The learning log contains your record of your experiences, thoughts feelings and reflections Used as additional evidence to support your understanding of the GP curriculum and to demonstrate your competency progression

MINIMUM requirements for the learning log - 1 Refer to learning log guide MINIMUM 2 entries per week MUST demonstrate reflective learning – descriptive events will not be accepted Link entry to the curriculum MUST include tutorials, clinical accounters and professional conversations The log will be looked at 6mnths into each training year and at the end of each training year by the Deanery

Minimum requirement for the learning log - 2 MUST INCLUDE – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS One significant event analysis per 4mnth post Reflection on key learning points from each 4mnth post Audit during ST3 year– 8 criteria BLS, child safety and leadership evidence Statement of total leave taken Attendance record at DRC teaching

Minimum requirement for learning log - 3 Must include safeguarding children level 1 and 2 For this to be updated annually Found RCGP / BMJ website – elearning module Share log with ES -see learning log guide for further information on the log

PDP For every 4 month post a PDP needs to be written in your eportfolio This needs to be SMART Specific to your current rotation, Measurable, Attainable within a 4 month post, Realistic and Time sensitive Tick off the PDP entries when learning achieved Your PDP is looked at by the faculty at 6mnths into each year and by the deanery at the end of each training year

Educational Supervisor (ES) reviews (2 per year) Before every ES review you MUST complete a self assessment, (rating and comments) of each of the 12 competency areas documented in your eportfolio Your ES will then with you present, make his/her ratings and comments on each competency area Your curriculum coverage, skills log, PDP and learning log are also commented on by your ES in the review A judgement is then made on your competency progression (the aim is to show progression throughout the 3y scheme)

Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP)– Information only Annually, following the submission of your 11mnths Educational Supervisors review your eportfolio is looked at by the Deanery. Deadline will be 20th June 2014 If your assessments, reviews, learning logs, PDP are all satisfactory you are automatically moved to the next year of training or signed off at the end of ST3 If your eportfolio is found to be unsatisfactory you will be expected to come to the Deanery and this may affect your training progression

Revalidation – Information only From December 2012 all doctors are required to be revaidated regulary For doctors in training this would occur on completion of training (or at 5 years in training) As part of the ARCP process you are required to submit an Enhanced Form R on which you are required to record any complaints / Significant Events / Serious Untoward Incidents and is an important part of your revalidation process

In conclusion Enjoy your training programme Remember to keep your eportfolio up to date, to complete your assessments and reviews on time. Your chances of getting your nMRCGP exam are then hugely increased Good Luck

Introduction to the eportfolio and the nMRCGP