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Learn/Achieve/Network/Engage/Advance

Introducing... the foundation years The transition from medical student to consultant can be a long, but extremely rewarding pathway. It sees you progress from student to foundation doctor, to specialty trainee before finally being awarded your certificate of completion of training (CCT) and taking up your first consultant post. The early years of your medical career are an ideal time for setting your foundations and building your support network. Over the next few years you will have opportunities to explore different specialty areas of medical and surgical training and find the one that best suits you. You should make the most of these years: Find out as much as you can about the different specialties Speak to and learn from consultants and specialists working in the profession Make the most of the range of awards and scholarships on offer to help expand your experience and expertise Take advantage of resources available to you at your university, hospital and Royal College Don t get caught out financially: know what to expect, and when For more info visit us at: www.rcpsg.ac.uk 0.3

CORE AND SPECIALIT TRAINING Learn/Achieve/Network/Engage/Advance What to expect The two years that follow graduation from medical school are known as the Foundation Years. At the end of Foundation year 2 (FY2) many doctors will progress to Specialty Training in a medical or surgical specialty. Others may decide to work in General Practice or complete an academic training programme. On completion of FY2, you will receive a Foundation Achievement of Competence Document (FACD), which is required for progression to Specialty Training. The application process for Specialty Training commences during FY2. INTRODUCTORY MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATE IN TR MEMBERSHIP FOUNDATION YEARS MEDICAL STUDENT GRADUATION FOUNDATION ACHIEVENT OF COMPETENCE DOCUMENT EDUCATION, TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DE 0.4 Introducing the Foundation Years

If you choose to progress to the early years of Specialty Training (ST1/ST2), sometimes called Core Training (CT1/CT2), you will work towards your MRCP(UK) or MRCS examinations you are required to sit these exams before you progress to the later stages of specialty training. These examinations are typically completed at the end of the second year of specialty/core training. These membership examinations are the minimum requirement to become a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and mark a major milestone in your career. AINING MEMBERSHIP FELLOWSHIP CONSULTANT SPECIALITY TRAINING Y MRCP (UK) / MRCS EXAM CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF TRAINING (CCT) / FELLOWSHIP EXAM VELOPMENT AND MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT For more info visit us at: www.rcpsg.ac.uk 0.5

Learn/Achieve/Network/Engage/Advance Introducing Our College The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is the only Royal College reflecting the real life, multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Our membership of more than 10,000 physicians, surgeons, dental practitioners, travel medicine and podiatric medicine specialists makes us a very powerful voice across education, examination and influence. Also, because we are not tied into running courses and information sessions for physicians only or surgeons only, it can be of real benefit to young doctors who have not yet fully committed to a medical or surgical specialty and are still going through foundation year hospital rotations. Whether you choose to specialise in medicine or surgery, or have yet to decide, membership of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is available to you at every stage of your career from undergraduate medical student right through to consultant. Download an application form here: http://rcp.sg/introduceme I used my College travel scholarship to spend a period of research at the University of Oxford. This work would not have been possible without the support of the College. I am tremendously grateful and encourage other junior College Members to apply Dr Terence Quinn, Lecturer in Geriatric Medicine and Member of the College 0.6 Introducing the Foundation Years

Learn/Achieve/Network/Engage/Advance Introductory Membership Our Introductory Membership package offers a fantastic range of benefits specifically tailored for medical students and foundation year doctors which will enable you to learn, achieve, network, engage and advance your career. This includes: Discounted education Opportunities to get yourself known through networking, writing for College News, and joining the Trainees Committee and other committees Financial support through our awards and scholarships Free library access and support, including an Athens account Careers evenings Preferential hotel rates Ongoing information and support in person, on the phone, by email, on social media if you ask us we will answer. If we don t know the answer, we ll find out! Please read on for more detailed information on how membership of our College can help you to get the best out of your student and foundation years. For more info visit us at: www.rcpsg.ac.uk 0.7

Learn/Achieve/Network/Engage/Advance Learn We offer a wide range of relevant educational courses for doctors in the early years of training. These courses are heavily discounted for members in fact, sometimes the discounts offered are more than the introductory membership costs (but please, don t tell anyone!). Taking part in our events can increase the chances of you getting your dream job by showing your commitment to your chosen speciality. Some of the clinical and non-clinical programmes we offer include: PHYSICIANS MRCP(UK) preparatory courses IMPACT courses Anatomy programme Acute NIV courses Glasgow Medical Undergraduate Symposium Case Reports in medical receiving State of the Art Medicine Symposium (SAMS) SURGEONS Foundation skills Basic surgical skills MRCS preparatory courses Anatomy programme Surgical anastamosis techniques Surgical updates Core skills in soft tissue and bone surgery Glasgow University Surgical Society Foundation in critical care in surgery Glasgow Emergency Surgery and Trauma Symposium (GESTS) ALL Regular multidisciplinary specialty symposia Careers evenings Examination techniques What specialty s for me? Law series Mentorship programme Think Lead Develop Succeed workshop series We also regularly run symposia and events based around specific topics. All of our courses typically come with CPD points attached. 0.8 Introducing the Foundation Years

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Learn/Achieve/Network/Engage/Advance Achieve While our educational courses and events will enable you to advance your skills and expertise, access to our extensive library catalogue and resources will enable you to advance your knowledge. We have teamed up with the Scottish Health Libraries Catalogue and the Knowledge Network to ensure you have access to the widest range of medical, surgical, and dental resources available. As a member, you will be issued with an Athens account. This will enable you to access a vast amount of password-protected content from more than 6,000 full text journals, 80 databases and 5,000 electronic books. Your Athens username and password, along with access via the Knowledge Network makes it much quicker and easier to search for information, access journals and full text articles, and so on, from a single point. We believe we have got one of the best medical libraries in Scotland and our support is second to none. If there is an article, journal or text book that you have not been able to find yourself, our library team will do their very best to find it for you. We can also help with literature searches and inter-library loans. You are also welcome to make use of our library in person to access the range of medical textbooks, journals and reference material to support your studies. You are welcome to access our PCs, photocopying, printing and scanning equipment and make use of our free wi-fi. By completing the excellent surgical courses run by the College I have been appointed to a specialty research post in my chosen field. The College has friendly and easily accessible staff and there is good access to the library and journals to help with my research Dr Robert Alho, Orthopaedic Research Fellow and Associate in Training Member of the College 0.10 Introducing the Foundation Years

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Learn/Achieve/Network/Engage/Advance Network The power of networking should not be underestimated. Much knowledge can be gained from your peers, while putting yourself out there and getting yourself known can open new opportunities. Be seen We run a range of symposia and events throughout the year focusing on specific specialty areas, such as cancer or paediatrics. Many of these are CPD-based events and provide a great opportunity to network with professionals working in specialist areas of medicine or surgery, while building CPD for your portfolio. We also hold a number of social events throughout the year, which provide an opportunity to mix with your peers in a more relaxed, informal setting because sometimes the best relationships are built over a drink! You don t need to live in Glasgow to make the most of your membership. We have regional advisors located throughout the UK, who are there to support you throughout your training. They also run events in locations across the UK, providing opportunities for you to network with like-minded colleagues close to home. Be heard Our Trainees Committee welcomes young doctors and surgeons across the spectrum from undergraduates to those in the later stages of specialty training. The Committee plays an important role in the College by helping to influence and guide education and training to suit your peer group. Membership of the Committee will give you a voice in shaping the future of the profession. Opportunities to join other committees, such as the Membership Services Board, are also available and provide a chance for you to get involved and really make a difference in College life. 0.12 Introducing the Foundation Years

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Learn/Achieve/Network/Engage/Advance Engage As an introductory member of our College, you will receive regular communications from us including our quarterly College News magazine. You are also welcome to join conversations on Facebook and Twitter. College News is a valuable information resource for keeping up to date with what is going on in the College. We actively encourage contributions from our members and are always open to story ideas, offering a good opportunity for you to get your name in print. Quick, easy access to information is also available via our Twitter and Facebook platforms, which are essential tools for keeping informed about day to day activities in the College and other aspects of medical and surgical training. Follow us @rcpsglasgow Like us www.facebook.com/rcpsg 0.14 Introducing the Foundation Years

Learn/Achieve/Network/Engage/Advance Advance Presenting at conferences, gaining experience at centres of excellence and travelling to international medical centres can set you apart. We offer scholarships and awards to help you progress your research, enhance your knowledge and skills and widen your experience by visiting other countries. Our medical elective scholarship enables medical students to spend four to six weeks studying abroad as part of their elective study within the medical school curriculum. Six awards worth 1,000 each are awarded annually. Please note this Medical Elective Award is currently only open to students at Scottish universities. For more info visit us at: www.rcpsg.ac.uk 0.15

Resources Useful dates Final Year Medical Student During your final year at University, you will need to do some of the groundwork to ensure you do not miss out on a placement on a foundation programme after you graduate. The table below highlights some of the key tasks to complete during your final year at university to prepare yourself for postgraduate training. Typical dates Register for the foundation programme and complete the online application form: www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk Take the Situational Judgement Test (SJT) Notification of application outcome and allocation of Unit of Application (UoA)* if successful Ranking of programme preferences. Deadlines vary by UoA Apply for provisional GMC registration Receive your contract of employment. Your employer will complete pre-employment checks prior to issuing the contract Register for medical/legal insurance. Three UK companies offering insurance are: Medical Defence Union (MDU), Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS), and the Medical Protection Society (MPS). Please see the glossary at the back of this booklet for web links October December-January February-March March-April May June-July July *Unit of Application: one or more foundation schools grouped together for application purposes. For example Scotland is a Unit of Application. 0.16 Introducing the Foundation Years

Resources Foundation Year 1 Throughout your foundation years, you will have opportunities to experience a range of different medical and surgical specialties. Typically, your position in the hospital will rotate every three-four months. You also need to be wary of important registrations and renewals to ensure your training remains uninterrupted. Typical dates Apply for full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice and receive your Certificate of Experience Submit the Certificate of Experience and your FY1 competence sign-off form (form 5.1) to your university/foundation school/deanery Renew your medical/legal insurance for F2 May June July Foundation Year 2 During Foundation Year 2 you will start gearing up for progression into core/ specialty training. Competition for Specialty Training posts is tough and you will need to ensure you are fully prepared. Typical dates Register for the Specialty Training application process on www.mmc.nhs.uk for posts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and/or www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk for posts in Scotland Round 1 Specialty Training (ST) posts advertised Submit round 1 ST recruitment application Attend ST interviews Round 2 ST posts advertised Round 1 ST offers issued accept, hold or decline your offer. Consider round 2 options Pay GMC Annual Retention Fee. This fee can be set up as a direct debit with the GMC Foundation Achievement of CompetenceDocument received You will need this to progress to Specialty Training Renew your medical/legal insurance for CT1/ST1 Enrol with the JRCPTB* (physicians) or JCST* (surgeons) October November December January - February February March July July July July *As a member of our College, you will be able to combine your College subscription fee with the JRCPTB/JCST payments, saving you time and inconvenience. These fees are tax deductable. For more info visit us at: www.rcpsg.ac.uk 0.17

Resources Useful information AoMRC (Academy of Medical Royal Colleges) www.aomrc.org.uk BMA (British Medical Association) www.bma.org.uk COPMED (Conference of Postgraduate Medical Deans of the UK) www.copmed.org.uk GMC (General Medical Council) www.gmc.org.uk ISCP (Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme) www.iscp.ac.uk JCST (Joint Committee on Surgical Training) www.jcst.org JRCPTB (Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board) www.jrcptb.org.uk MMC (Modernising Medical Careers) www.mmc.scot.nhs.uk MRCP(UK) (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK) www.mrcpuk.org MRCS (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons) www.rcpsg.ac.uk NACPME (National Advice Centre for Postgraduate Medical Enquiries) www.britishcouncil.org/iran-science-health-andmedicine-nacpme NES (NHS Education for Scotland) www.nes.scot.nhs.uk MEE (NHS Medical Education England) Independent advisory non-departmental public body. www.mee.nhs.uk NHS Quality Improvement Scotland www.nhshealthquality.org NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) www.nice.org.uk Scottish Medical Training www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk NHS eportfolio www.nhseportfolios.org Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS) www.mddus.com Medical Protection Society (MPS) www.medicalprotection.org/uk The Defence Union (MDU) www.themdu.com ARCP (Annual Review of Competence Progression) Structured assessment strategy to ensure standards have been achieved. Find details in the Gold Guide. Gold Guide An electronically available living document (regularly updated) that acts as a reference guide for postgraduate specialty training in the UK. www.mmc.nhs.uk NDPB (Non-departmental public body) A body which has a role in the process of national government but is not a government department, or part of one, and which operates to a greater or lesser extent at arm s length from ministers. Postgraduate Deaneries Training for doctors who have completed their pre-registration year is coordinated and delivered through local postgraduate deaneries. www.nhscareers.nhs.uk QAFP (Quality Assurance of the Foundation Programme) Monitors whether the Standards for Training for the Foundation Programme which are contained within The New Doctor 2007 and the Outcomes for F1 are being met. Revalidation A system that requires doctors to renew their licence to practice periodically. www.gmc-uk.org 0.18 Introducing the Foundation Years

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