Characteristics of a good training placement in psychiatry: qualitative interview study of core trainees.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical placements are essential in healthcare education, offering practical experience and skill development under experienced supervision. However, little research has explored the characteristics of effective psychiatry placements. Understanding the factors considered vital by psychiatry core trainees for a successful placement is crucial amid concerns about trainee attrition in psychiatry programmes.

Aims

This study aims to identify key elements that contribute to a successful psychiatric placement, as perceived by final-year core trainees.

Method

This qualitative study uses one-hour, semi-structured interviews with 15 core trainees in their final placement within the South London and Maudsley Training Programme. Interviews were guided by appreciative

SUBMITTER: Varvari I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12451721 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature