Trainees in difficulty

We are currently reviewing this course in line with recent changes to Special Interest Training and the launch of the new Obstetrics and Gynaecology Curriculum 2024. As such, please be aware that the accuracy of the existing content cannot be guaranteed. Further announcements will be added here over the coming months.

Welcome to this Special Interest Training course on Trainees in difficulty.

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• identify trainees in difficulty and diagnose the underlying cause/causes of the problem. This includes:
• consideration of the different dimensions that may contribute to the problem
• identification of ‘early warning signs’ that might highlight a problem
• discuss the general principles in dealing with a trainee in difficulty
• outline the steps of the diagnostic framework required to conduct a systematic appraisal of poor performance
• understand the roles and responsibilities of the various individuals/organisations who may need to be involved when dealing with a trainee in difficulty, and the local and regional resources that can be accessed and utilised when required
• formulate and institute appropriate interventions/action plans to address identified areas of concern.