Doctor’s are very clever human beings – so why do we struggle with assessment, and in particular, why do we feel that it doesn’t measure our clinical practice accurately? The answer lies in Johari’s window which is a framework to understand the ‘self’. Understanding the RACGP curriculum is the KEY to looking through Johari’s window. …
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You know that I like analogies to running – so here’s another – the taper week. Tapering is what you do in the weeks prior to a long run – half or full marathon. It is a deliberate reduction in your training to enable you to be physically fit and mentally hungry to perform when …
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For those of you sitting the OSCE in November and written exams in February, your study plans should be in full swing. Forming a study group has many benefits over individual study and if you haven’t got one already, you should seriously consider finding a ‘study buddy’ or a study group. So what benefits does …
We often underestimate the influence that our environment has on our decision-making. This week, in the middle of an education session, I was interrupted by the ‘clicking’ of a little gecko. He was lurking outside my study window, feasting on the myriad of insects inhabiting my fernery. And then there was some different clicking. It …
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Now that the KFP is done and dusted, it’s time to get stuck into OSCE prep. You can see the end in sight and you’ve traversed a long distance in your journey already – now it’s time to conquer the final frontier! Find a study partner (or a posse of them is better) and practice, …
With the release of exam results, there is always much social media discussion – commiserations for those that had difficulty passing, jubilation from those that did, and questions from the candidates in waiting about how they should approach the challenge. What is often forgotten is that the exams are just a ‘slice’ of attaining Fellowship …
Six months ago, or hopefully more, you set sail for ‘Destination Fellowship’ – a sometimes difficult journey fraught with unforeseen challenges interspersed with interesting facts about sometimes unfamiliar places. The end reward of this journey is the freedom to use your newfound knowledge and experience to embark confidently on your GP career. I’m sure when …
