Assessment

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Artificial intelligence in ePortfolio and assessments - guidance on responsible use

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is a rapidly expanding field, with much potential for patient care, communication and training. In particular, there has been an expanse in the use of GAIT (Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools). This guidance explains how paediatric trainees...

Paediatric training

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Epilepsy Quality Improvement Programme (EQIP) - our impact

The �鶹��ý EQIP ran from 2019 to 2024. Paediatric epilepsy teams in England and Wales learned about, implemented and shared quality improvement (QI) projects. Our impact report explains how a whole team approach, co-production with children and young people and improved skills drive improvements i...

Neurology

Epilepsy

Quality improvement

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Training principle of the month 10: Assessment is used as a learning tool

It is easy to see assessments as a tick box exercise, rather than as the learning tools they were originally intended to be. This month we hear about how assessments can be used effectively through a variety of case studies, a conversation with Head of School for London School of Paediatrics and a ...

Paediatric training

Progress+

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M�鶹��ý Clinical exam - On exam day and after

Find out what to do on exam day and after, including results, complaints and appeals.

Examinations

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Progress+: Frequently asked questions

�鶹��ý Progress+ is the specialty training programme for paediatrics in the UK. There are two levels of training: core (Specialty Training 1 to ST4) and specialty (ST5 to ST7).

Paediatric training

Progress+

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Trainee toolkit - by trainees, for trainees

Make the most of your paediatric training. This document for trainees (and their trainers) covers the essential elements on what to expect from a training post. We have also provided examples of good practice - aiming to reflect variation across the country - that showcase how different centres look...

Paediatric training

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�鶹��ý START - how it works (structure and specimen papers)

START means Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure, and it guides trainees as they prepare for completion of training and practice as a new consultant. The assessment is designed to assess generic skills. Here is how it works and what to expect on the day. Example scenarios are availab...

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

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How does PaedCCF outpatients work? A step-by-step guide

As a paediatrician, how well do you listen to parents, carers and children? The Paediatric Carers of Children Feedback (PaedCCF) tool helps you measure how well you interact with these groups during outpatients consultations, and to identify any areas that may need attention. You will need to get at...

Community child health

Revalidation

Patient experience

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�鶹��ý START - guidance for trainees

START means Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure. It guides postgraduate doctors in training as they prepare for completion of training and practice as a new consultant paediatrician. Find out how to check your eligibility, apply and pay for START and how the assessment fits in wi...

Paediatric training

Progress+

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�鶹��ý ePortfolio guidance for doctors

Doctors in UK paediatric training programme (trainees) and doctors in paediatrics (non training grade) can use �鶹��ý ePortfolio to record learning in all its forms and settings to monitor progress against the curriculum. It is mandatory for all in UK training posts and strongly recommended for anyon...

Paediatric careers