Differential Attainment (DA) Resources for Trainers
These videos and podcasts will introduce you to stories from the trainees' perspective. They discuss issues of identity, inclusion, culture and diversity and feeling lost.
Culture Clash – Part 1 – an educational supervisors’ perspective and experiences as an IMG [15mins]
This resource aims to support doctors to effectively and efficiently deliver patient care. The focus is on ensuring that departmental morale is met whilst maintaining robust working practices.
These good practice videos aim to encourage doctors in training to ask for help if required, to build their self-confidence, and for them to know (as well as their Educational and Clinical Supervisors), that there are support services readily available.
The following videos feature interviews with GP Educational Supervisors who have supervised GPs who have trained abroad as well as UK returners, as part of the Induction and Refresher (I&R) Scheme. However, whilst the focus is on GPs, the educational strategies discussed here could be applied to any trainee. The video contributors include:
Dr Rupal Shah; Dr Rofique Ali. Bethnal Green Health Centre; Dr Ogechukwu Ilozue, Brunswick Park Medical Centre; Dr Cyril Evbuomwan, Church End Medical Centre and Dr Salma Ahmed, Jubilee Street Practice
Capturing good practice – In discussion with GP trainee Dr Smart Onukaogu [16mins24s]
Capturing good practice – In discussion with GP trainee Dr Rob Gardiner [14mins22s]
HEE Alice International Doctors case study
Junior Trust Grade Foundation Program at the Royal Surrey Hospital
Capturing good practice – innovations at the East London Foundation Trust [33mins]
The professional support unit offers several workshops which aim to address issues of Differential Attainment. These are stand-alone sessions, and the current offer is listed below (please press each link for further information). However, please note that new workshops and short courses are added throughout the year.
Understanding Dsyleixia: a workshop for dsylexic trainees
Developing your English for clinical practise
A peer support group for International Medical graduates
V-Space SuppoRTT Coaching and Support programme
Individual session - Specialist communication skills and linguistic support (SCCLS)
The term ‘neurodiversity’ refers to differences in the human brain relating to emotions, learning, mood, attention and development, representing our cognitive variability and the different ways we process the world. While we all have diverse and different brains, neurodiversity also encompasses the expected 15-20 per cent of people with conditions such as an autism spectrum condition, ADHD, attention deficit disorder (ADD), dyslexia, dyscalculia, developmental language disorder, dyspraxia and social anxiety disorders.
Mandy Ogle 25/3/2022. Article in People Management
“…One definition of neurodiversity in relation to inclusion is a world where neurological differences are as recognised and as respected as other human variations….neurological differences can bring many strengths, whether that is in terms of being able to think in three dimensions, long-term memory and recall, being able to grasp concepts very quickly and genuinely see “the big picture” in a way that others may not, or conversely, having an eye for detail and the ability to spot patterns and trends. These are all skills and traits which are an asset to any business.”
Sources: The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development;
Neurodiversity
https://exceptionalindividuals.com
Podcast:
- Neurodiversity: Understanding neurodiversity in healthcare education
- Dyslexia: Dyslexia in surgeons
YouTube:
- Neurodiversity: Understanding neurodiversity in healthcare education
- Dyslexia: Dyslexia in surgeons
Returning to training after a period of absence can be a daunting and difficult time for Postgraduate doctors (PDs).
PDs take time out of program for many reasons, such as out-of-program research and experience, parental leave, health issues, career breaks, or short-term suspension while under investigation. Time out of clinical practice can impact on a clinician’s confidence and skills.
The London & Kent, Surrey and Sussex SuppoRTT)program aims to support all PDs to safely and confidently return to training after a sustained period of absence. The program applies to all PDs absent for 3 months or more, regardless of the reason. Those absent for a shorter period may also opt in. Existing Return to work online resources can be found here.
This toolkit is Designed to address the developmental needs of trainees based on conversations had with deputy deans and other educators.
The Toolkit covers issues thought to be important in Differential Attainment (DA).
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An understanding of Differential Attainment, research findings, promoting cultural safety, cultural humility and possible ways forward
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Facilitating challenging conversations with trainees about their progress, which is frequently cited as a key issue of difficulty;
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Revision and Exam preparation, is a very common problem which can then have a knock-on effect on confidence and performance;
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Careers Coaching approaches how to optimise and support the career development of trainees and potentially reduce differential attainment in specialty recruitment
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Developing skills for the Supervision of Clinicians from diverse cultural linguistic backgrounds.
The toolkit can be adapted to meet local needs, allowing Educators to dip in-and-out of modules as they see fit, cascading the learning to colleagues in their network.
The toolkit is available via the Professional Support Unit (PSU) and The Faculty Development website. There is also the opportunity to attend stand-alone workshops within the suite of PSU workshops.
We hope this toolkit will stimulate conversations, and support Educators working across Trusts, as well as build on local best practice to implement changes within local contexts.
Introduction to Differential Attainment
Additional resource: why are we still here?
Chapter one - PowerPoint Presentation
Chapter 2: Developing skills for the supervision of clinicians from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Chapter two - PowerPoint Presentation
Chapter 3: Facilitating challenging conversations
Chapter three - PowerPoint Presentation
Chapter 4: Revision and exam preparation
Chapter four - PowerPoint Presentation
Chapter 5: Career coaching approaches to support and develop doctors
Building on the DA Toolkit, and with funding from KSS, further resources were produced by experts in their respective fields, to assist educators when supporting the learning needs of postgraduate medical trainees. These resources highlight the importance of recognising the individuality of trainees, that they are not a homogenous group whereby one can predict how they will behave. Therefore, we encourage educators to be mindful of any assumptions, stereotypical views and unconscious biases they might hold whilst supervising trainees.
These modules aim to support the creation of a working environment where trainees from all backgrounds will have a good training experience, and where Trusts and Practices are viewed as the best place to train and work.
Trainers: https://kss.hee.nhs.uk/london-differential-attainment-resources-trainers/
Trainees: https://kss.hee.nhs.uk/london-differential-attainment-resources-trainees/
This guidance focusses on the minimum standards that should be offered when supporting International Medical Graduates (IMGs) recruited to the NHS. These resources have been developed with the intention of enhancing the 'settling in' process for all International Medical Graduates (IMGs) coming to England.
Below is a list of resources primarily dedicated to supporting the progression of trainee postgraduate NHS healthcare professional. The services are confidential, offer impartial support and/or advice for those who need it.
Autistic Doctors International
CamDocUK (Association of Cameroonian Doctors in the UK)
APPNE ( Association of Pakistani Physicians of Northern Europe)
BAPIO (British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin)
Afro Caribbean Medical Mentors
Disabled Doctors' Network (DDN)
GLADD (Gay & Lesbian Doctors and Dentists Association)
MANSAG (Medical Association of Nigerians across Great Britain)
Disability equality in medicine
The under-representation of minority ethnic groups in academic general practice.
Institutional racism remains ‘a stain’ on NHS, warns royal college president.
Six steps for engaging people who don’t already believe in the benefits of EDI.
NHS equality, diversity, ad inclusion improvement plan.
How to talk about race at work.
Simon Fanshawe: How to confront bias in the workplace.
New Review Calls for Radical Action on Stark Ethnic Inequalities Across Healthcare.
Neurodiversity guidance for managers.
Broken Ladders: The myth of meritocracy for women of colour I the workplace.
NHS racism making doctors ‘anxious and depressed’.
Neurodiverse Doctors resources.
Racism is wrecking the lives of doctor, affecting patient care, and jeopardising services.