Flavell, S;
Robinson, A;
Dacre, J;
(2020)
The transition to consultant: Identifying gaps in higher specialist training.
Clinical Medicine
, 20
(4)
pp. 406-411.
10.7861/clinmed.2020-0085.
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Abstract
Background New consultants consistently feel better prepared for the clinical rather than non-clinical aspects of their role. However, deficiencies in generic competencies have been linked to burnout and patient complaints. This study explored how higher specialty training prepares doctors for the transition to consultant in genitourinary medicine. Results New consultants felt less prepared for non-clinical aspects of their role. Prior practical experience was the greatest influencing factor in levels of preparedness, with increased responsibility and leadership driving deeper learning. Observation of others helped individuals develop a professional identity but also learn about the wider processes within their service. The learning environment positively influenced preparedness but highlighted a need for dedicated time to learn non-clinical aspects. Conclusion To ensure future trainees feel prepared for the non-clinical aspects of the consultant role, practical experience of non-clinical areas with high levels of leadership and responsibility within a supportive learning environment is essential.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | The transition to consultant: Identifying gaps in higher specialist training |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.7861/clinmed.2020-0085 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmed.2020-0085 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the version of record. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Science & Technology, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Medicine, General & Internal, General & Internal Medicine, Transition, medical education, preparedness, genitourinary medicine, non-clinical skills, POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL-EDUCATION, HOSPITAL CONSULTANT, PREPAREDNESS |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > UCL Medical School |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10107323 |
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