assessment

The 2010 curriculum has mapped each curriculum element to assessment, and introduces some new assessments.  It is now REQUIRED that assessments are completed within each post.

MiniCEx and DOPS have been combined as a single assessment - DOPE (Direct Observation of Patient Encounter).  A minimum of 2 miniCEx must be done in each post.  The third DOPE can be DOPS or miniCEx.

Assessment Timetable

Elements shown in shaded cells (meetings with educational supervisors, MSF and RITAs) MUST be done in the allotted weeks. The other assessments are arranged in a suggested timetable to assist with planning and avoiding a mad rush towards the end of the year (helpful to Assessors and trainees alike!).

Any difficulties should be discussed with the Programme Director at the Trust, so that appropriate assistance and support can be provided.

Adopting this suggested programme will also facilitate the appraisal process by providing objective evidence of elements which are doing well and others which may require additional support.

Note: The programme assumes four week months but each four month post has 17 weeks, always starting on the first Wednesday of the relevant month. Week 1 is the first full week of that month.

The current week is highlighted like this.