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SuppoRTT courses and workshops for Doctors Returning to Training

High intensity productivity: How to make the most of short periods of time (online by Rodetal - 2 hours)
This discussion seminar will support resident doctors/ dentists to make the most of short periods of study and research time. Resident doctors/ dentists work together to create a personalised plan of action combining High Intensity Productivity (HIP) with focused goal setting. The session considers the biggest reasons for procrastination. Trainees learn how to break larger research, teaching, admin and study activities in to manageable and achievable tasks. The session benefits from integrated protected self-development time to trial the tools learned in the session. There is also the opportunity to reflect on how resident doctors/ dentists will implement their learning in order to make the most of future opportunities and avoid procrastination.
 
Learning outcomes:
  • Know how to set realistic goals for short periods of research, teaching, admin or study time
  • Identify procrastinating behaviour and how to overcome it
  • Know how to be kind to our future-self through maintaining momentum
  • Know when HIP is best utilised
  • Integrated protected time to trial HIP techniques with immediate demonstratable achievements
“The whole course was useful, the delivery in terms of sharing with others and actually completing activities (productive work) made it a great experience. The practical as well as theoretical made you realise you can actually do better.”
 
Dates:
6th November 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 (midday)
5th February 2026, 12:00 (midday) to 14:00 p.m.
 
 
 
Impostor Busters for Returning Trainees (online by Rodetal - 2 hours)

This online seminar will provide resident doctors/ dentists with a toolkit of hints, tips and resources to return to training impostor syndrome free.

The session unpacks what impostor syndrome means for returning resident doctors/ dentists, identify procrastinating type behaviour typical of those suffering with imposter syndrome and supports trainees to feel more confident to beat impostor syndrome at home and at work. Resident doctors/ dentists will be encouraged to reflect and share experiences with others.

Learning outcomes:
  • be aware of the common causes of impostor syndrome affecting trainees returning to training
  • know how to recognise personal procrastination and self-sabotaging behaviour caused by impostor syndrome
  • feel ready to banish impostor syndrome to return to training with confidence
“It was friendly and interactive workshop, allowing us to empathise with each other and try to learn recognition and coping mechanisms for Imposter Syndrome”  OOP Trainee, May 2023
 
Dates:
28th November 2025, 10:00 a.m – 12:00 (midday)
3rd March 2026, 10:00 a.m – 12:00 (midday)
 

 

For returning GP's

             GP Update course - by NB Medical - 13/03/2025:

This course is specifically designed for GP Residents who are currently out of training or have recently returned to training within the last 3 months (exception for Residents on paternity leave). The GP Update course offers valuable updates in the field and will greatly benefit participants. Please note the spaces are limited to 50 and these are allocated on first come first serve basis. We kindly request you to circulate this information to Residents who are currently out of program or with in 3 months of their return-to-work date. 

             Consultation skills refresher course - 10/03/2025:

This course is run by Dr Richard Churchill along with a professional linguist and provides an interactive session particularly focusing on remote consultation skills. This should be helpful as a consultation skills refresher course and as a tool for SCA.

We have really positive feedback from Residents who have attended this course in November. The attending residents felt that it helps to build up confidence in consultation skills and returning to GP clinical practice. 

If you have any course needs please discuss these with your School or Trust Champion Champion (or TPD or DME). They should be able to advise on any courses that are available for you to book on which are organised through your Training Programme.You can find details of who is the SuppoRTT Champion for your School/Trust here: https://www.eastmidlandsdeanery.nhs.uk/trainee/supportt/supported-return-training-champions

 

 

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