Supporting Doctors in Difficulty

This workshop is designed to boost confidence in supporting trainees who face performance challenges. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, case studies, and role-playing exercises to develop practical skills for addressing a range of difficulties faced by postgraduate doctors in training and locally employed doctors.

The workshop covers recognising trainees needing additional support, identifying underlying issues, and understanding the roles of Educational Supervisors, postgraduate schools, and hospitals in effective support. Participants will learn to give constructive feedback, set SMART objectives, implement remediation strategies, and receive tips on documenting discussions to ensure fairness.

To equip Educational and Clinical Supervisors, Appraisers, Trainers, and Tutors with advanced skills and strategies to support postgraduate doctors in training and locally employed doctors facing performance challenges, ensuring effective remediation and fair documentation.

• Recognise postgraduate doctors in training and locally employed doctors needing specific support.
• Identify underlying factors contributing to performance issues.
• Clarify the roles and responsibilities of educational supervisors and institutions.
• Provide constructive feedback on suboptimal performance.
• Formulate SMART learning objectives for additional support.
• Develop effective support and remediation strategies.
• Document discussions and decisions accurately to maintain fairness.