ST1 and 2 Timings
All our ST1 and ST2 sessions are full day Wednesdays, starting at 10am, unless otherwise specified. The specific dates and topics are shown on the relevant term timetable. They will run from the Baylis Conference Suite unless otherwise specified.
The outline of the ST1 or 2 days are:
Full days of topic based and small group teaching depending on your learning needs and what outside resources we have available.
Approx 1pm Lunch for an hour or so. A great chance to meet with colleagues and catch up, share life news etc
We are endeavouring to include some formal small group sessions in these days depending on TPD availability. These are intended to help support you both in your day to day work and your progression to general practice. They will be themed around topics of importance to you, but also have time to include matters arising. They are particularly important for those of you in secondary care jobs as often your opportunities for group support and discussion can be limited. Please enter into these discussions in the intended spirit of positivity, mutual support and understanding.
The outline of the ST1 or 2 days are:
Full days of topic based and small group teaching depending on your learning needs and what outside resources we have available.
Approx 1pm Lunch for an hour or so. A great chance to meet with colleagues and catch up, share life news etc
We are endeavouring to include some formal small group sessions in these days depending on TPD availability. These are intended to help support you both in your day to day work and your progression to general practice. They will be themed around topics of importance to you, but also have time to include matters arising. They are particularly important for those of you in secondary care jobs as often your opportunities for group support and discussion can be limited. Please enter into these discussions in the intended spirit of positivity, mutual support and understanding.
ST3 Timings
ST3 sessions will be every Wednesday afternoon in term-time unless stated otherwise. Venue is the Baylis Conference Suite unless stated otherwise.
See term timetables for specific sessions and dates.
1.00 - 2.00pm Small group work.
2.00 - 2-15pm Break
2.15 - 4.00pm (approx) Topic based teaching
From April 2019 we are having to change our programme for reasons beyond our control, so that you will have full days on VTS on approximately alternate weeks. There may be some variability of this as the new programme begins due to existing bookings. While you will see your peers on a less frequent basis we hope that being able to commit a whole day to your learning will allow a depth and focus to your learning which is more difficult in the shorter afternoon sessions.
See term timetables for specific sessions and dates.
1.00 - 2.00pm Small group work.
2.00 - 2-15pm Break
2.15 - 4.00pm (approx) Topic based teaching
From April 2019 we are having to change our programme for reasons beyond our control, so that you will have full days on VTS on approximately alternate weeks. There may be some variability of this as the new programme begins due to existing bookings. While you will see your peers on a less frequent basis we hope that being able to commit a whole day to your learning will allow a depth and focus to your learning which is more difficult in the shorter afternoon sessions.
What should I do when there's no VTS?
The following paragraph is taken from the Peninsula PGME GP Specialty Trainee FAQs page:
What should trainees do when the VTS day is not running?
The VTS teaching session on Wednesday is classed as study leave, so when it is not running the trainee should be working in the practice as part of their agreed contracted hours. An alternative is to use the time created as formal study leave and explore an aspect of general practice. It is also possible to use the time created as in lieu in order to experience Saturday morning extended hours. Many trainees form learning sets and usefully continue to work towards MRCGP. There is no rule and practices will differ but remember this is working time and we have to justify what we are paying for to the public.
What should trainees do when the VTS day is not running?
The VTS teaching session on Wednesday is classed as study leave, so when it is not running the trainee should be working in the practice as part of their agreed contracted hours. An alternative is to use the time created as formal study leave and explore an aspect of general practice. It is also possible to use the time created as in lieu in order to experience Saturday morning extended hours. Many trainees form learning sets and usefully continue to work towards MRCGP. There is no rule and practices will differ but remember this is working time and we have to justify what we are paying for to the public.
