SAS Doctor as an Educator

This full-day programme offers SAS doctors an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of their role as educators, mapped to the GMC endorsed Academy of Medical Educators Professional Standards for Educators. Participants will benefit from interactive discussions, case-based scenarios, and role-playing activities to enhance their skills and knowledge.

The workshop will cover reflecting on the challenges of the role, supporting postgraduate doctors, providing constructive feedback, and creating a supportive learning environment. It will also address factors impacting trainee performance, an overview of assessment methods, and the essentials of a good supervisor’s report. This course is ideal for SAS and locally employed doctors aiming to enhance their educational practice and professional development.

To equip SAS and locally employed doctors with the skills and strategies needed to effectively educate and support postgraduate doctors, ensuring alignment with GMC endorsed standards and improving overall training quality.

• Clarify the roles and responsibilities of Educational and Clinical Supervisors.
• Reflect on challenges and strategies for supporting postgraduate doctors in training and locally employed doctors.
• Encourage effective trainee reflection and manage critical incidents.
• Provide constructive feedback and foster a supportive learning environment.
• Identify factors impacting trainee performance and manage them effectively.
• Support trainees with performance concerns and develop action plans.
• Understand Portfolio, ARCP, and workplace assessment methods.
• Craft high-quality supervisor reports and identify future CPD needs.