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Scheme profile |
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Cornwall |
"Quality Training in a Quality Area"
The Cornwall Vocational Training Scheme is at the forefront of the
South West Deanery’s development. The three Course Organisers share a
great enthusiasm for our Scheme and work closely with the 35 trainers
situated in 25 training practices across Cornwall. We have 11 SHOs
based in hospitals across Cornwall, the main centre of activity is
Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro. The half-day release course runs on a
Wednesday afternoon and is both learner centred and Course Organiser
driven, small group work is prominent.. Our VTS has had many
innovations that have been taken up region wide. We have in the past
led on our SHO away days, the 3 month visit system. At present have
been involved in piloting the implementation of NHS GP Appraisal to
all leaving Registrars. There is a smooth interface between Vocational
Training Scheme and ongoing higher education work. All of this is
happens because we work as a generic educationalist team.
Come and join us in Cornwall, have plenty of fun in the sun, but
really learn the business of doing Primary Care properly! |
Visit the VTS
website Course Organisers
Dr Geoff Edwards
email
Dr Mike Waldron
email
Dr Chris Cuff
email
VTS Administrator
Alison Adams
email
Senior Manager Medical Education
Johanna Gilbert
email
Postgraduate Education Centre
01872 252609 |
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Exeter |
Exeter is situated in the beautiful South
West Peninsula. Our training practices are enthusiastic, many have
several trainers and some take more than one registrar. There are
inner city practices and rural practices in the towns / villages
surrounding Exeter, some with their own community hospitals.
Registrars are given time to attend the GPVTS Half- Day Release Course
in Exeter. This has a strong history of small group work, which
compliments and supports learning within the General Practices.
Exeter has a high pass rate both at Summative Assessment and in the
MRCGP Exam. Many graduates in the programme choose to stay or return
to Exeter for the rest of their career in General Practice. |
Visit our
website
Postgraduate Centre Manager
Rosemary Ash
email |
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Torbay |
Come to the English Riviera for an
enjoyable and stimulating VTS training. Two years’ SHO training in
Torbay hospital including attachments in O&G, Paediatrics and the
opportunity of a 3-month post attending Outpatient teaching in
specialities of your choice. This is followed by a registrar year in a
local high quality training practice. The VTS course is wide
ranging, including exposure to conventional and alternative therapies.
It aims to be enjoyable, learner centred teaching. It is a scheme for
enthusiastic Doctors seeking lifestyle general practice. |
Visit our
website Contact
Sheila Williams
01803 654707
email |
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North Devon |
Gain excellent experience with the high
standard of general practice and training available including well
supervised out of hours co-op sessions. Enjoy the well-supported
experience of rural North Devon GPs, District General & Cottage
Hospital with consultant service and direct access to most diagnostic
services resulting in ample opportunity to see patient care through to
a conclusion. Join the lively interactive VTS sessions with keen
enthusiastic Course Organisers and trainers and an excellent record of
MRCGP passes in an area famed for its natural beauty, unrivalled
nationally for sun, sand and surf. It is no surprise that the
majority of Registrars seek future GP posts in North Devon after
training and are often successful. |
Visit our
website Contact
Sarita Warmington
Tel 01271 311846
email
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Plymouth |
Join us in Plymouth – a city and VTS
built on the ‘Spirit of Discovery’. We have an annual intake of up to
7 SHOs on our three year scheme, with a similar number joining us for
their final GPR year. The five GP Educationalists who run the Half Day
Release (HDR) are supported by our excellent group of GP Trainers,
representing a diverse selection of training practices. The purpose
of our HDR is part social/supportive, part educational. Learning in a
group facilitates this and forms the first hour of our HDR day. Our
excellent MRCGP/Summative Assessment pass rate, combined with easy
access to beaches/water sports/ moors, and a vibrant city on the up,
makes Plymouth a first choice.
Discover more when you come to Plymouth! |
Visit our
website Contact
Zoe Gregory
Tel: 01752 792718
Fax: 01752 763196
email
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