MRCPsych examinations 

For exam info & dates: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/traininpsychiatry/examination

TrOn interactive learning modules, to support trainee psychiatrists in preparing for the MRCPsych exams: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/usefulresources/publications/traineesonlinetron

To access the ARCP Silver Guide please click here

Study leave

Any study leave requests will now need to be submitted via Accent.

HEE guidance on study leave, including expenses, process and FAQs: www.nwpgmd.nhs.uk/study-leave

Resources for Post Graduate Drs In Training in difficulty

If you’re having difficulties or are in need of support you should speak to your clinical and/or educational supervisor in the first instance. You can also contact your Training Programme Director.

The following support is also available:

Returning to training

If you are planning on taking time out of your training, or if you are returning to your training programme after a period of absence of 3 months or more, please read the following guidance: Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) | Health Education North West (nwpgmd.nhs.uk)

Section 12 Mental Health Assessment

Please click here for the latest Section 12 Mental Health Assessment Policy for Higher Psychiatry Trainees

RCPsych Dual Training Information

Please see the following useful link from the RCPsych Dual Training (rcpsych.ac.uk)

 

HEENW Psychotherapy Guidance

Please click above to access the confirmed Psychotherapy Guidance.

You can also access the recording of the Core Psychotherapy Training: Problems, Myths and Solutions webinar here

Password to view is CORE2021

HEE General Psychiatry Trainee Handbook

Please click above to access the General Psychiatry PGDIT Research Handbook

General Psychiatry Trainee Representative ST Training Day Manual 

Please click above to access the General Psychiatry Trainee Representative ST Training Day Manual.

This resource offers advice and guidance to those organizing training days

For how to complete a literature review, click here

Psychology & Psychiatry | Psychiatrists’ Appraisal: Evidence for Interventions to Reduce Coercive Treatment in Mental Health Services

Click here to listen to the podcast.

Other opportunities 

Academic Clinical Fellowships in the North West

https://www.nwpgmd.nhs.uk/nihr-academic-clinical-fellowships-glance

Medical Leadership Fellowship (HEE, NW)

https://www.nwpgmd.nhs.uk/medical-leadership/medical-leadership-programme

Medical Education Fellowship (HEE, NW)

https://www.nwpgmd.nhs.uk/educator-development/mef

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