We are grateful to those patients who
give up their time to help students complete this part of their
assignments which involves writing an anonymous report for the
university tutors to mark. Dr Horman and Dr Geraghty do most of
the student supervision and teaching at Blackbrook.Foundation year
doctors are those working for 2 years having passed their final
university exams and gives them wide experience in different areas
of medicine before they select a speciality. F1 doctors cannot
sign prescriptions or sick notes and work under supervision. Dr
Scanlon is usually in charge of supervision of F1 doctors. On
passing their F1 exams, these doctors move on to be F2 doctors
when they can sign prescriptions and work more independently.
Their work is still monitored and supervised, usually by Dr Smith
or Dr Horman.
GP Registrars who want to become GPs after their foundation years
have to complete a further 3 year Vocational Training Scheme which
involves 2 further years work in appropriate specialities.
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The final year of their training is spent in a surgery where
they work independently with training and support from a GP
trainer. They contribute a lot to the practice team, both in terms
of the patients they see and the knowledge they contribute from
their experience they bring from the hospital. They spend one
afternoon a week being taught at the hospital and often sit in on
GPs surgeries. During their time with the surgery they are often
taught family planning by Dr Wells. Patients are under no
obligation to be involved in teaching during their care here but
we are grateful for those who agree and hopefully find it to be a
rewarding experience. If you are happy to help, this can take
various forms from having a student observe a consultation, coming
to see one of our Registrars or discussing your situation with a
GP. If you have a significant medical condition and would be happy
to talk to the students it would be helpful if you would let the
practice secretaries have your name as we can then contact you.
Should you have any queries or concerns about the teaching we
undertake please do not hesitate to discuss them. Our students and
junior doctors speak very highly of the experience they gain in
general practice and whichever speciality they ultimately
practice, we believe it is very important for them to understand
how this part of the health service works, as well as the hospital
service. Thank you to everyone who contributes.
At the moment we have 1 GP Registrars, and 1 F1
Doctor.
GP Registrars:
Dr Rebecca Mitchinson
F2 Doctor
Dr David Rigby
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