Description
In this engaging presentation, Lisa Hadfield-Law discusses the importance of the multi-consultant report (MCR) in evaluating surgical trainees. Lisa opens with an interactive approach, asking the audience about their familiarity with the MCR and emphasizing its role as a significant tool for assessing trainees in real-world practice rather than through traditional methods like form-filling or ticking boxes. She insists that the MCR focuses on whether trainees can be trusted in various clinical settings, highlighting its practical significance in surgical training.
The talk delves into the structure and organization of the MCR meetings, advocating for collaboration among multiple supervisors to ensure comprehensive feedback on trainee performance. Lisa stresses the need for clear communication and defined roles within the team, suggesting that having a lead clinical supervisor is vital to manage the process effectively.
She warns against the pitfalls of inflexible rules that may hinder the supervisory and training process, suggesting that departments should proactively establish their frameworks for MCR meetings before any formal guidelines are imposed. Lisa emphasizes the necessity of open dialogues regarding departmental training practices and potential challenges, encouraging the audience to tackle difficult conversations head-on.
Through anecdotes and practical advice, Lisa underscores the need for a supportive training environment that fosters honest assessments of both trainees and training processes, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of surgical education.