Competence and Excellence in Medical Practice
She sat and stared, entranced and scared, into nowhere. Her knobbly knees pulled up obtusely by her spindly arms, cradled by her sullen face. Dark eyes, but compliant and waiting. I called her by name, and an automated, shuffling gait arrived her in quiet into my room. There was no response to my introduction […]
Silence is golden – Diagnostic acumen requires so much more than knowing the facts Read More »
Working, training and being assessed in different medical contexts is challenging. With the publication of RACGP exam results, there is always a vibrant discussion regarding the validity and reliability of assessment, exploration of ‘near misses’, and an understandable spectrum of emotion extending from exhilaration related to a high mark, elation and surprise at an
Having difficulty maintaining your general practice skills, and/or having difficulty completing assessment requirements? We do become more set in our ways as we become older and wiser. Most of the time this is an advantage, but not when completing GP Assessments. It is well documented in the literature that the following factors negatively influence GP
Unthinking your thinking: How Leopard Docs can change their spots. Read More »
Triangulation – a method by which a teacher gathers evidence about a learner. Triangles are everywhere in Medical Education. We have Bloom’s Taxonomy, Maslow’s Heirechy and of course, Miller’s Pyramid. We have assessment triangles, and triangles to approach learning. The reason why educators like triangles so much is that they help us formulate an
How a triangle and a MAP can help you find success in GP Exams. Read More »
It is a wonderful experience when you are listening to a speaker and the ‘switch flicks on’. It might be the way they are speaking, the knowledge they are conveying, and/or the contribution of other participants that connects all the circuits together to light up your cognition. I had such an experience this week during
Do you see the forest or the trees? Clinical reasoning and the KFP. Read More »
The KFP is about key steps. You’ve been walking the study path for some time now and the time for deep learning is long passed. The focus now should be on putting your best foot forward. Here are some critical points to remember when approaching the KFP: It is a method by which the key
Ten key steps for the KFP Read More »
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
Can Geckos talk on Skype? Read More »
The GP Study System is a resource designed to stimulate learning across the domains, populations, presentations and processes within Australian General Practice. It can be used for individual or small group learning, in conjunction with a study plan, and as a prompt for in-practice teaching.
Ready for lift off! Read More »
I’ve been inspired by a colleague to write one last clinical reasoning blog before the KFP tomorrow. Don’t worry, it’s not going to be one of the usual deep and meaningful ones, just something to ponder whilst you’re trying to fill in your time until tomorrow. Let’s try a visualisation. You are tired of studying.
Don’t forget your brolly Read More »
With the Key Features Exam only a week away, the time for study planning and deep learning is long past. The focus now should be on successfully ‘playing the game’ to be successful. Here are some critical points to remember when approaching the KFP: It is a method by which the key decision-making steps in
Trumping the KFP – 10 tips for the perfect hand Read More »