What Does the New Curriculum Actually Mean for Me as a Trainer?  

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The session led by Rob Gregory begins with an acknowledgment of the attendees' commitment, emphasizing the importance of the final session on the last day of a curriculum-focused event. Gregory introduces himself as the SAC chair, outlining that the primary audience will be trainers rather than trainees due to a thorough curriculum session that took place earlier. The aim is to refamiliarize trainers with the evolving curriculum, highlighting the necessity of updates in response to changes in medical practice, feedback from stakeholders, and regulatory guidelines from the GMC.



Key changes to the curriculum are discussed, including the increased significance of outcomes over processes, fewer mandatory courses, and a new approach to assessments through multiple consultant reports (MCR). Gregory explains that while the core knowledge, skills, and competency standards remain unchanged, the way these are assessed and the flexibility of training periods are being redefined. He emphasizes that competent trainees may complete their training more quickly than the standard six years but acknowledges that delays can also occur.



Gregory also reassures trainers about support systems and resources, including the ISCP website for guidance and other training programs like V-TOES, which have received positive feedback. The session transitions into clarifying transitional rules and the application of the new curriculum, ensuring that trainees have a clear understanding of their options going forward, particularly as they navigate changes brought forth by the pandemic. The session concludes with an encouragement for open discussion and continued support as the curriculum is implemented.

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