E-Learning for Clinical Teachers
Mandatory training requirements for supervisors
The London Deanery recognises that supervisors will choose to access training from a variety of sources such as through Royal Colleges, e-learning and undergraduate staff development programmes. Regardless of how or when training was undertaken, it is expected that the areas to be covered should be those listed in the following section.
| For educational supervisors mandatory training covers all areas of the Framework. Once undertaken, it is not necessary to repeat this training although educational supervisors are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their development as a medical educator through participation in a three-yearly cycle of review. |
| For clinical supervisors mandatory training covers selected areas (1–4) of the Framework. Once undertaken, it is not necessary to repeat this training although clinical supervisors are encouraged to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their development as a medical educator through participation in a three-yearly cycle of review although this is not currently a mandatory requirement. |
| All trainees in London programmes are required to have undertaken training sufficient to equip them to be an effective clinical supervisor by the time of completion of specialty training. Implementation to be determined by specialty schools subject to curricula requirements. |
In addition, the London Deanery expects that all supervisors should refresh their training in equal opportunities and diversity every three years and those involved in the recruitment process should be trained in interview and/or selection skills.
Content of mandatory training
The areas defined in the London Deanery Professional Development Framework are to guide the development of all consultant supervisors in the London Deanery area. A recommended outline curriculum for mandatory training is mapped below to the seven Framework areas. Training undertaken and faculty development programmes should cover these topics.
