Use of a Short Trainee Questionnaire to Support International Uk Equivalent Core Medical Training

Abstract

Introduction

The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK provides UK equivalent Core Medical Training (CMT), now Internal Medicine Training (IMT), with six partners internationally. The objective of this study was to support the quality management and accreditation of those programmes.

Methods

A short, simple trainee questionnaire was designed and implemented online to produce data that could be compared with the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB) analysis of the UK national General Medical Council (GMC) questionnaire. Survey included first three of the current six international partners of JRCPTB: one site in Iceland and the other two in India.

Results

Over 90% trainee engagement was achieved, and the results are compatible and related to the UK experience. No serious issues were identified that need immediate action and the output was used for discussion about training and service at all three sites. Good satisfaction with the programme was found in all three sites.

Conclusion

A simple online questionnaire can have good engagement with trainees on an international basis and produce useful information that helps trainees and trainers discuss the care of their patients and improve training

Keywords

international Core Medical Training trainee survey

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