A novel approach to Junior Doctor Induction: A near-peer based curriculum developed and delivered by outgoing Foundation year doctors.

ABSTRACT: There is a 4-12% increase in mortality in the month following the start of Foundation Year 1 doctors (FY1s) in the UK. In 2012 the National Health Service announced a compulsory shadowing period for FY1s, aiming to increase familiarity with the environment in which the FY1 would be commencing work. There is no national curriculum of the content for this shadowing period and evidence suggests variable content of induction programmes across the UK. Our project aimed to provide a near-peer induction, based on needs previously identified by a national survey and outgoing FY1s' experiences. The day consisted of expert-led lectures, interactive practical sessions delivered by outgoing FY1s, and simulated tasks within the clinical environment where they were about to commence work. The day was ev

SUBMITTER: Sukcharoen K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4945615 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature