This episode covers how to start preparing for the recorded consultation assessment (RCA) examination. 

Host Priya Shah is joined by Fiona Leckie a portfolio GP, Associate Dean for Exam Support (HEE East) and Pauline Foreman, GP trainer and RCA examiner. 

Together these exam experts share top tips on RCA preparation and submissions.

Aimed at general practice trainees, the podcast series provides support through training and helps to promote resilience after qualifying.

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Primary Care education and training in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, with Dr Tariq Hussain (Patch Associate GP Dean for North and West Kent). In this episode, we introduce Professor Simon Gregory, who is the Deputy Medical Director of Primary and Integrated Care for HEE.  

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This episode covers how to integrate lifestyle medicine principles in managing long term conditions. 

Host Priya Shah is joined by Dr Jen West and Dr Richard Pile - both GPs and lifestyle medicine champions.

Together they discuss the key pillars of lifestyle medicine and how to practically implement these concepts with patients.

Aimed at general practice trainees, the podcast series provides support through training and helps to promote resilience after qualifying.

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 In this episode, we will be covering Dr Cristina’s perspective on what a good trainer means to her, her tips for communicating to colleagues about completing your workplace-based assessments and her experiences on working Less than full time as an IMG trainee. She will also share some IMG resources from the BMA. Enjoy!  

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In this episode, we will be covering Dr Elyas’ story and journey into securing an ST4 Paediatric training role, her experiences of a trust grade role, tips for transitioning into a training role and her advice on accommodations, visa challenges and transportation as an IMG. Enjoy!   

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This episode covers how to start preparing for the Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) examination. Host Priya Shah is joined by Fiona Leckie a Portfolio GP, Associate Dean for Exam Support (HEE East) and Alison Caldwell, a GP, Trainer and Associate Dean (HEE North West).  Together these exam experts share top tips on AKT revision. Aimed at general practice trainees, the podcast series provides support through training and helps to promote resilience after qualifying.

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In this episode, we will be covering Dr CJ’s tips on tackling the portfolio in training, differences in training in the UK vs the middle east and challenges she faced in speaking up and escalating as an IMG in the work place. Enjoy!  

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This is a short introduction to this podcast series on International Medical Graduates and their transition into the NHS and training. 

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This episode of the HEE South West Advancing Practice podcast series looks at challenges and opportunities for Advanced Practice Paramedics training and working within Primary Care. We explore some of the opportunities Paramedics and Primary Care environments can provide each other whilst considering the value of Paramedics using their Advanced Practice skills as integrated team members, achieving positive outcomes for patient services and multi-professional team working.   

Host:  Steve Blakeway, HEE Advancing Practice Supervision and Assessment Lead for Primary Care, Nursing, Paramedics   Guests: Kirstie Brown, Senior Lecturer MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, University of Exeter.  Claire-Louise Moore, Trainee Advanced Practice Paramedic, South Hams Primary Care Network

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Recorded during National Apprenticeship Week 2022, we hear from Sarah Keetley, Transformation Lead at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear. She shared her experiences as a Line Manager to team member enrolled on this standard. Find out what impact their learning has made and what changes have taken place as a result. 

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Useful links with us: Apprenticeship standard - L6 Project Management Standard  HPCA Framework providers Coventry University and University of Cumbria Website - https://www.hpca.uk/  

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