WELCOME TO THE
WEST OF SCOTLAND POSTGRADUATE DAY RELEASE COURSE IN PSYCHIATRY
The West of Scotland Postgraduate Day Release Course in Psychiatry is an educational programme forCore Trainees in Psychiatry with the dual aims of providing postgraduate education in Psychiatry and helping trainees to prepare for examinations set by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Teaching/learning methods include taught seminars, self directed learning, tutorial style seminars and clinical skills practice.
There is emphasis on clinical skills practice throughout the course. Trainees who attend regularly have the opportunity to develop clinical skills of increasing complexity over time.
The Course Organisers Committee actively seeks and welcomes formal and informal feedback through trainee representation on the course organisers committee, evaluation forms distributed at each session and the end of session feedback meetings.
There are two semesters each year; September– December and late February – June. Teaching is on Thursdays, with both morning and afternoon programmes. Further details of the course can be found under the heading ‘Course Structure’ below.
The firstsemester will begin on the 1st September 2011 and end on the15th December 2011. You should discuss your attendance at this course with your local College Tutor;see list of tutors below. GP trainees are invited to attend relevant parts of the course, see below, after discussion with their College Tutor.
REGISTRATION
1.CoreTrainees in Psychiatry
CoreTrainees in Psychiatry must attend the course in order to be eligible to sit the College Membership exams.
Trainees in their FIRST YEARof Psychiatry should attend BOTH MORNING AND AFTERNOONsessions.
Trainees in their SECOND and THIRD years should attend the AFTERNOON sessions.
CTs wishing to attend must individually complete a Study Leave Form (available from the college tutor or from Tracy Aitken, Operational Manager, Postgraduate Psychiatric Trainees (West of Scotland).
Fees (see below) for the course are automatically taken from your annual Study Leave Budget held by the Postgraduate Dean.
2. GP Specialty Trainees
GP Trainees attend MORNING sessions only. For trainees commencing in August these are the morning sessions held at Reid Macewan Training and ConferenceCentreErskineHospital. Trainees commencing placements in December, February or April attend morning sessions atGartnavelRoyalHospital. See timetable.
GP Trainees wishing to attend must individually complete a study leave form (available from the college tutor or from Tracy Aitken)
3. Staff Grade Doctors
Staff Grade Doctors working in psychiatry are eligible to enrol if their Clinical Director supports their application. Staff Grade Doctors usually attend the afternoon programme only. Staff Grades wishing to attend must individually complete a Study Leave Form. Fees for the course are charged directly to you. You should claim expenses back from your employer in the usual way. It is not possible for us to invoice your employer directly.
STUDY LEAVE
Study leave is allocated according to the following formula for each half year period:
Morning sessions only - 4 days leave per semester i.e. 8 days per year
Afternoon lectures only - 8 days leave per semesteri.e. 16 days per year
Full course - 12 days leave per semesteri.e. 24 days per year
Currently the fees are:
Morning course -£175
Afternoon course- £375 per annum
Full course- £550 per annum
Fee for GP Trainees on 4 month placement attending Morning sessions: £70
(Study Leave forms are available from the postgraduate administrator at Reid Macewen)
COURSE LOCATION
The course is held at Reid Macewen Training and Conference Centre, ErskineHospital (see map).
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course programme involves morning and afternoon sessions; trainees in their fist year of psychiatry should attend both whereas trainees in their second and third years should attend the afternoon sessions only.
Alternate Thursday Mornings –Teaching Programme for CT1s
Morning sessions take place on alternate Thursdays (coinciding with the ‘external’ training days) and cover ‘Fundamentals of General Adult Psychiatry’. There are eight sessions per semester. The session usually comprises a clinical case presentation followed by a lecture on the topic, presented by a Consultant and higher trainee.
Weekly Thursday Afternoons – Teaching Programme for CT1s, CT2s, and CT3s
Afternoon sessions take place weekly in term time except when there is a UGASP presentation, see
below. Two teaching programmes run simultaneously;
PROGRAMME ONE is for trainees in their first year of psychiatry and for second years who have not yet passed papers 1 and 2 of the MRCPsych examination
PROGRAMME TWO is for trainees in their second/third year of psychiatry.
Each programme has two components:SEMINARS on topics in psychiatry, associated sciences and disciplines broadly directed towards the topics covered in the three written papers for the MRCPsych exam and
CLINICAL SKILLS TRAININGled by higher trainees in psychiatry. These sessions are targeted at the development of clinical skills appropriate to stage of training. Trainees are helped to develop clinical skills of increasing complexity over time.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ATTENDANCE AT CLINICAL SKILLSTRAINING IS MANDATORY FOR FIRST YEAR TRAINEES.
This is particularly important in helping trainees to develop good clinical assessment and history taking skills which will underpinclinical practice in psychiatry and will also lay the foundations for the clinical skills to be assessed in due course at a higher level in the CASC exam.For CT3s CASC training sessions are provided.
PROGRAMME ONE FOR CT1s. ALSO FOR CT2S WHO HAVE NOT YET PASSED PAPERS 1 and 2 MRCPsych
Time Programme
1.30 pm - 2.15 pm seminar
2.30 pm – 3.15 pm seminar
3.30 pm – 4.15 pm Skills based training
PROGRAMME TWO FOR CT3s ALSO FOR CT2s WHO HAVE PASSED PAPERS 1 AND 2 MRCPsych
Time Programme
1.30 pm - 2.15 pm } Skills based training
2.30 pm – 3.15 pm } CASC preparation
3.30 pm – 4.15 pm Seminar on Advanced Clinical Topics
Preparatory reading for the seminars will be posted on the MRCPsych course website; trainees are expected to make maximum use of the seminars by preparing for them in advance.
Thursday Mornings – Teaching Programme for GP Trainees on 4 month placements in Psychiatry
GP trainees are invited to attend a series of seminars on ‘Fundamentals of General Adult Psychiatry’. Trainees starting in August join the morning programme for CT1s in Psychiatry – the seminars take place in ReidMacewanConferenceCentreErskineHospital. GP trainees commencing their placements in December and April attend seminars in GartnavelRoyalHospital, see timetable.
JOINT UGASP/CPD MEETINGS
These meetings are a formal part of the course and are free to trainees enrolled on the course. A buffet lunch is available (free of charge) commencing at 12.45 pm. The meetings commence at 1.30 pm, finish at 4.30 pm with a break halfway through. Meetings are in various venues in the Greater Glasgow area please check the UGASP timetable and appropriate venue maps on the webpage.
The meetings involve collaboration between the University Department of Glasgow, the West of Scotland CPD Committee of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Course Organiser. The series of meetings represents a joining together of two previous initiatives – The University of Glasgow Academic Series in Psychiatry (UGASP) and the Joint CPD/MRCPsych Day Release Course meetings. Meetings are open to all psychiatrists in the West of Scotland, both training and non-training grades.
The format is of afternoon meetings taking a didactic approach. Each session generally involves two speakers. Speakers include academic psychiatrists with national/international reputations, local experts, Higher Trainees involved in relevant research and presenters from outwith the discipline of psychiatry who have interests and expertise in areas germane to mental health. There is both a clinical and research focus; the meetings are pertinent to trainees studying for the MRCPsych exam.
A small fee is charged to psychiatrists who are not enrolled on the course. The series is intended to be relevant to psychiatrists in all psychiatric sub-specialties.
COURSE CONTENT
Trainees are advised to refer to the competency based curriculum on the college website, especially Appendix 1 ‘Syllabic Curriculum Content’ which is an indicator of the content of the new MRCPsych examination.
The course is designed in accordance with the curriculum of the Royal College of Psychiatrists,17 Belgrave Square, LondonSW1X 8PG (Telephone 0171 235 2351).
DIRECTIONSTATEMENTS
- The course aims to provide postgraduate education in psychiatry and related topics.
- The course aims to help prepare trainees for sitting the MRCPsych examinations.
- The course aims to develop the clinical skills, knowledge and attitudes of trainees.
- The course aims to help trainees integrate knowledge.
- The course aims to involve trainees in their learning –
a) By participation in sessions in the course
b) By helping trainees understand areas of and resources for further study
c) By undertaking preparatory study in advance of the seminars
d) By practising and developing skills e.g. through role play
- The course does not aim to cover everything which is relevant for the development of a trainee psychiatrist. Other aspects of learning for trainees include –
- Educational supervision
- Clinical supervision
- Psychotherapy supervision
- Case work
- Personal study including reading, study groups and online learning
- Other courses (e.g. neuropsychiatry at Maudsley)
- Internal case conferences, journal clubs and other teaching meetings
- Scheme based training including audit training, doctor-patient relationship groups and interview skills training
FEEDBACK
If the Course is to improve it is essential to have constructive feedback from trainees. Please complete and return Evaluation Forms. You can also make your views known to your Course Organising Committee representatives (see below).
COURSE ORGANISING COMMITTEE
This committee which meets three times per year is chaired by the Course Organiser and has representatives from trainees (both core and higher specialty trainees), College Tutors, and the University Department. It is a sub-committee of the Basic Specialist Training Committee.
ROYALCOLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS
All Core/Specialty Trainees in Psychiatry are required to be registered with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 17 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PG (tel 0207 235 2351) so thatprogress in training can be kept under review and supported when required. Benefits of registration include electronic access to the British Journal of Psychiatry and the Psychiatric Bulletin and participation in the activities of the Collegiate Trainees Committee.
The College Web Site – has a large amount of helpful material relating to all aspects of training and the MRCPsych exams.
WEST OFSCOTLAND BASIC SPECIALIST TRAINING COMMITTEE
The West of Scotland Basic Specialist Trainees’ Committee is made up of representatives of all training schemes affiliated with the West of Scotland teaching. It is run by trainees to collate all information, issues and concerns of training from all schemes as well as providing an opportunity to provide feedback to the Committee in Psychiatry. The Committee also provides representation to the Postgraduate Teaching and Psychotherapy Committees.
DR ANNE M NIGHTINGALE
Course Organiser
West of Scotland MRCPsych Day Release Course
EVALUATION FORM
Date:
Title:
Presenter:
Rate1 – 5 (disagree - agree)
or
N/A / COMMENTS
(If you rate at 1 please comment)
- The session was useful clinically
- The session was useful for the exam
- The presenter was a good teacher
- I felt involved in the way the subject was taught
- There were helpful handouts
6. There were helpful pointers for further study
7. The session was over my head
- The session was too basic
(If you rate at5 please comment)
Please detail any suggestions for changes to this lecture/module:
PSYCHOTHERAPY TRAINING
Throughout the firstyear trainees should attend and participate in the local case-based discussion group. During core training they should treat a number of patients psychotherapeutically, using at least two modalities and at least two durations of treatment (that is both longer and shorter durations).
Trainees should be pro-active in accessing experience in psychological treatments in their placements as well asthrough formal psychotherapy experience. The local clinical tutor will advise on availability of psychotherapeutic supervision and experience. Trainees are advised to take on patients for psychotherapy from the start of CT2.
THE ARTHUR SHENKIN PSYCHOTHERAPY PRIZE
This is an annual prize (currently £100) awarded to the best submitted case report. Entry to the prize is open to any Core/Specialty Trainee in Psychiatry. The psychotherapy report should be an account of the treatment of a patient seen weekly in individual therapy for 12 to 18 months. The format of the case report is left to the trainee, but should include an account of the process of therapy as well as its contents. The report is primarily a clinical account, although the final formulation could include a brief theoretical discussion. The total length should not exceed 3,000 words and the names of the patients and others should be altered to preserve confidentiality. The local Psychotherapy Tutor (who may or may not have supervised the therapy) will meet with the trainee to provide educational feedback on the report and also to discuss whether the report should be put forward for the Arthur Shenkin psychotherapy prize.
Two copies of the report should be lodged with the Chairman of the Psychotherapy Sub-Committee of the Committee in Psychiatry by 31st March annually.
Each report will be marked by two independent members of the list of supervisors, and graded “Distinction”, “Merit”, “Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory”. The case supervisor and the trainee’s psychiatric tutor will be informed of the grading and the prize will be awarded to the best report of “Satisfactory” standard or above.
The prize is not open to higher trainees (that is CT 4-6s) specialising in psychotherapy (either full-time or on a sessional basis) or higher trainees who have undertaken a specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
POSTGRADUATE ADVISERS
Chairman, Committee in Psychiatry Dr Susan M Miller 0141 211 0235(GartnavelRoyalHospital)
MRCPsych Course OrganiserDr Anne Nightingale 0141 232 9225
(GartnavelRoyalHospital - Lansdowne Clinic)
CPD Regional Co-ordinatorDrDouglasA Gray 01555 840293
(StateHospital, Carstairs)
Flexible Training Adviser Dr Andrea Caldwell 01698 855 578
(KirklandsHospital, Bothwell)
SPECIALTY TUTORS/ PROGRAMME DIRECTORS
for SPECIALIST REGISTRAR TRAINING
General Adult Psychiatry
(GartnavelRoyalHospital)Dr David Brown 0141-211 0235
(RSNH Larbert)Dr Keith Brown(Deputy) 01324 574320
Old Age PsychiatryDr Seamus McNulty 01563 578646 (GarnockDayHospital. Ayrshire Central)
Child & Adolescent PsychiatryDr Kathy Leighton 01475 504447
(Child and Family Clinic, Larkfield)
PsychotherapyDr Cathy Cahill 0141-2329208
(Carswell House)
Forensic PsychiatryDr Mark Davidson 0141-211 8000
(Douglas Inch Clinic)
Learning DisabilityDr Robin McGilp 0141 276 2337
(Berryknowes Resource Centre)
Core SouthDr Euan Easton 0141 232 1430
(RavenscraigHospital, Greenock)
Core NorthDr Andrea Caldwell 01698 855578
(KirklandsHospital, Bothwell)
Drug & Alcohol Abuseto be appointed
COLLEGE TUTORS
AYRSHIRE & ARRANDr Seamus McNultyNorth WestKilmarnock
01563 578646
RENFREWSHIRE & Dr Sinead McAreeDykebar, Paisley–01413144489
INVERCLYDEDrDiana LusmanLarkfield Unit, InverclydeRoyalHospital, Larkfield
01475504692
ARGYLL & BUTEDr Paul SheardArgyll & Bute Hosp. - 01546 604930
LOMOND & ARGYLLDr Sean DornanDumbarton Joint Hospital/riverview Resource
Centre, Cardross Road, Dumbarton, G82 5JA 01389 812070
FORTH VALLEYDr Nabila MuzaffarForthValleyRoyalHospital, Stirling Road, Larbert
01324 566183
LANARKSHIREDr Andrea Caldwell Lead Tutor Kirklands Hospital01698 855578
Dr Maarten Van RhijnMonklandsHospital – 01236 712 695/388
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAYDr Jennifer HallidayCrichtonRoyalHospital - 01387 244000
GLASGOW NORTHDr Debbie BrownMackinnon House - 0141 531 9305
GLASGOW WEST DrCathy CahillLansdowne Psychotherapy Service - 0141 232 9208
GLASGOW SOUTHDr Wai Lan ImrieSouthern GeneralHospital - 0141 201 1948 Dr Sarah Holmes Eastwood resource Centre - 0141 304 7500
GLASGOW EASTDr Debbie MasonParkheadHospital – 0141 211 8425
CHILD & ADOLESCENT Dr Anne GreerNorth CAMHS, Possilpark HC, 85 Denmark St
PSYCHIATRYG22 5EG– 0141 531 6107
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRYDr Brian Gillatt LeverndaleHospital–0141 211 1375
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRYDr Ian DewarThe StateHospital - 01555 840 293
LEARNING DISABILITYDr Linda FindlayLearning Disabilities Psychiatry,
KirklandsHospital Bothwell – 01698 855578
CO-ORDINATORS FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY TRAINING
LanarkshireDr G Wilkie
Torrance House,
504 Windmillhill Street
Motherwell ML1 2AF
Argyll and ClydeDr J Gallagher
DykebarHospital
Grahamston Road
Paisley PA2 7DE
Dr F Corrigan
Argyll and ButeHospital
Lochgilphead PA31 8LD
North Dr RWard
Springpark Resource Centre
101 Denmark Street
Glasgow G22 5EU
SouthDr J Naismith
Department of Psychotherapy
Southern GeneralHospital
1345 Govan Road
Glasgow G51 4TF
Dr ABurnel (CBT)
Liaison Psychiatry
Southern GeneralHospital
1345 Govan Road
Glasgow G51 4TF
WestDr C Cahill
Lansdowne Psychotherapy Service
Centre for Health and Care
547 Dumbarton Road
Partick
Glasgow
G11 6HU
Dr A Wilson (CBT)
IPCU
GartnavelRoyalHospital
Great Western Road
Glasgow G12 0XH
EastDr M Cohen
Carswell House
5 Oakley Terrace
Glasgow G31 2HX
Forth ValleyDr M Morton
3 The Bungalows
Stirling Road
Larbert KY5 4JD
AyrshireDr J Halford
AilsaHospital
Dalmellington Road
Ayr KA6 6AB
Ayr KA6 6AB