This three-session course has been developed by Chartered Psychologists specialising in interpersonal communication and is aimed at Wessex core and specialty doctors in postgraduate training (doctors) who are preparing for oral postgraduate exams.
There are several types of oral exam which doctors may encounter; including the VIVA, OSCE or the RCA exam for GPs. Each one requires a special focus on communication and presentation skills.
All doctors are encouraged to participate, as the course is suitable for those who have not yet sat exams, as well as those who have. Wessex trust and staff grade doctors are also encouraged to attend if places are available.
Video enhanced reflective practice (VERP)
This short video explains what ‘VERP’ is and how it is used during this course:
Course content
The course explores frameworks to understand interpersonal communication and offers participants the opportunity to develop these skills through reflecting on their filmed performances, to support with oral exams success.
Programme
1. Half-day group learning session
2. Embedding teaching into practice
3. Two one-hour individual video enhanced reflective practice (VERP) meetings with a personally assigned psychologist
Related courses
Attendees are advised to attend Exam Skills – Preparation for Success, to continue to develop further exam skills.
Event dates and how to book
If you wish to book onto a course or review dates, please use the link below.
If you have not yet registered as a user with the Accent Course Manager (ACM) system, you will be required to do so before booking your place.
Contact us
england.PDU.WX@nhs.net
01962 690310