Doctors and healthcare professionals are so busy that they would rather do other things than spend hours working on their appraisals. However, appraisals are a vital part of your medical career. This process allows you to reflect on your past experiences and figure out how to move forward. 

Dr Susi Caesar joins us to talk about how you can elevate and enjoy your professional life with annual appraisals. She shares the purpose of appraisals and how they can help you choose the best way forward in your career and personal life. Dr Susi also gives her top tips on what you can do to make this process more meaningful.

If you want to know more about appraisals and how you can benefit from them, stay tuned to this episode.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Understand the purpose of appraisals and why you need to take part in it.
2. Get tips on how you can make a good appraisal.
3. Find out how your appraiser can help you identify problems, solve them and plan for the future.

Resources

• Get a FREE CPD Reflection Form when you sign up!
• Are you a doctor who enjoys teaching, training and coaching? Send a message to [email protected] to join our team of doctors for our resilience program.
• Find more about appraisals and revalidation with the GMC and NHS
• Register for the RCGP Conference 2022
• Research by Sarah Marwick in 2017 about red flags of doctors in need of support
• Time to Think by Nancy Klein
• Top Tips to Make the Most Out of Your Appraisal by Dr Susi Caesar
• Contact Dr Susi Caesar via email or on LinkedIn

Episode Highlights 

[05:55] About Appraisals

[11:45] The Misunderstanding About Appraisals 

[14:25] How to be a Critical Friend

[19:46] The Importance of Communication Skills

[24:49] Efficient Documentation 

[33:57] Catching Red Flags

[39:52] Burnout Among Doctors

[42:51] Dr Susi’s Tips for a Good Appraisal

[48:55] Choosing Your Appraiser

[51:24] Dr Susi’s Final Tips for the Episode

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