Overview
Performance Support for Doctors in Training is an online course developed to help senior clinicians support doctors who are experiencing difficulties. You’ll gain clear guidance on GMC requirements, early identification of concerns, and strategies to manage and overcome common challenges.
With national updates, real case studies, and interactive sessions, you’ll leave confident in addressing issues effectively and supporting your trainees.
Ideal for senior clinicians, responsible officers, clinical and medical directors and clinical leads.
Learning outcomes
By attending this course, you'll be able to:
- State the requirements of the GMC in identifying and managing trainees with difficulties
- Identify those features which may indicate a trainee with difficulties
- List possible barriers to effective intervention
- Name the formal processes and procedures required when managing trainees with difficulties
Sessions are led by David Wilkin, Consultant in Acute Medicine and Director of Medical Education, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Attending this course
Details of how to dial in and any other information you need will be provided just before the date of the course.
If you’ve not received your joining instructions by the day the course starts, please reach out to the event lead. Their details can be found at the bottom of this page.
Claiming your CPD
This course offers 4 CPD for everyone who attends. This can be claimed via your College account. CPD points will be available for up to one month after the course. Where the course has been recorded, these sessions will also be available. If you have any questions about claiming your CPD points, our Education team are happy to help.
What happens on the day?
Click below to view the course programme or download the pdf.
Live session 1
This one-hour introductory session will cover recognition and assessment of underperformance,
reasons and causes for underperformance, and an initial approach to managing the situation.
Online modules
These modules can be accessed on demand through your college dashboard under “My Digital
Learning” and must be complete prior to the second and final session
- Differential Attainment by Ethnicity in Medicine
- International Medical Graduates
- The Role of the Performance Support Unit
- Simulated Feedback Session
When watching this session, please note down your thoughts on how the feedback giver approached the situation‐ what went well, what did not go well, how you might have approached the situation, differently‐ for discussion during the second live session.
Live session 2
The 1.5-hour final live session takes place on a Friday afternoon and will include reflections on the
pre-recorded learning modules. This session will cover delivering difficult feedback with example
cases, before finishing the session and course with a final round-up and summary.
Please ensure to review all course materials prior to attending the final live session
Key information
Session 1- Tuesday 18 November: 19:00 – 20:00
Session 2- Friday 21 November: 13:00 – 15:00
Member: £80
Non-member: £125
Simply hit the ‘Book Now’ button below and either create an account or login.
Book nowIf you have any questions, feel free to contact the coordinator. Their details can be found below.
"This course was excellent. Despite being online, there was good participation from delegates, with lots of discussion generated. "
"The videos and live sessions of Performance Support Course were all excellent."
"Credit to David for creating a welcoming, open forum for discussion. Thanks again."
Join our community
Join us todayGrow your career
Develop your clinical and non-clinical skills through exclusive courses, events and global networking opportunities.
Unlock benefits
Get access to exclusive membership benefits, including discounts on courses, conferences, exams, scholarships and support.
Join a global community
Connect with like-minded professionals committed to advancing and shaping the future of healthcare.
