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Draft nMRCGP Course Programme
Here's the draft programme for the September 2007 nMRCGP Course. It's an early draft and may well change - if you want to be notified of any changes please just register.
The cost of the course is now set at £425. The venue is the Village Hotel, Swansea.
If you have any questions on the nMRCGP Course please feel free to drop us an email.
Friday 7th September, 2007
The AKT and the WPBA, CSA Introduction
| 9.30 | Registration |
| 10.00 | Course Introduction |
| The aims and objectives of the course - what we'll teach you and what we won't. Housekeeping issues. An overview of the new exam, outlining the purpose and methodology of each module. | |
| 10.30 | The AKT - Overview |
| What this module tests, where and when to sit it. Format and content of the 'paper'. | |
| 11.00 | Coffee |
| 11.30 | The AKT - Examples |
| Example questions demonstrating each question format; problem areas; suggested reading and preparation techniques. | |
| 12.30 | The AKT - Statistics |
| A review of the core stats needed to pass the example. Includes some elements of critical appraisal. | |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
| 13.45 | The WPBA - Overview |
| What this module assesses and a description of the key components. | |
| 14.30 | The WPBA - Specific Components:
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| How to make sure you don't trip up on the 'softer' parts of the assessment and how to get the best out of your trainer and training practice. | |
| 16.00 | The CSA - Introduction |
| A description of the CSA format, the domains assessed and how the examiners assess you. | |
| 16.45 | The CSA - Consultation Models |
| An overview of the theory behind the general practice consultation and why it's important. | |
| 17.30 | Close |
Saturday 8th September, 2007
The CSA
| 9.00 | The CSA - Key Skills |
| A presentation on the key skills required to perform well in the CSA; what sort of problems you'll be presented with and the key principles of how to deal with them. | |
| 10.00 | The CSA - How to Prepare |
| Practical suggestions as to how to prepare for the CSA | |
| 10.30 | The CSA - Practical Session Briefing |
| A briefing on the day's activity - how it's going to run and how to make sure you get the most out of it | |
| 11.00 | Coffee |
| 11.30 | The CSA - Group Session 1 |
| The first session in small groups - you and a small group of your peers role-playing example cases with role-players with expert facilitation and feedback. | |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
| 13.45 | The CSA - Group Session 2 |
| 15.30 | Coffee |
| 16.00 | The CSA - Group Session 3 |
| 17.00 | The CSA - Plenary |
| A final closing session to discuss any issues raised by the practical sessions | |
| 17.30 | Course Close |
