The Portfolio
The College has now launched a new
e-portfolio which can be accessed at: https://training.rcpsych.ac.uk/portfolio-online-information
The portfolio builds from a
collection of documentary evidence with regard to training,
learning and experience with the inclusion of personal reflection.
Reflection gives the doctor the opportunity to consider and
consolidate their recorded achievements. In the short term the
portfolio is used to track training outcomes; in the longer term
the portfolio will form a cornerstone of the revalidation
process.
Portfolios are used
to:
1. Evaluate a doctor’s ability
to reflect and learn
2. Demonstrate professional
development
3. Enhance learning and thus
improve the ability of the doctor to care for patients
Portfolios can be adapted
to the needs and aspirations of the individual and research studies
have shown that they can be rated with sufficient reliability and
contain the face validity that is needed for “high stakes”
assessment. Their use is greatly enhanced by consistency (but not
necessarily total uniformity) of content and by the training of
assessors.
It is expected that the
framework of an individual portfolio will be agreed between the
trainee and those responsible for their training.
A typical portfolio will in time contain the
following:
- Details of individual posts held
including job plan, timetable, learning objectives, and
progress towards achieving objectives
- Log or record of clinical activity (type and number of clinical
contacts)
- Record of psychotherapy experience and supervision
- All workplace based assessments including observed clinical
practice and any other clinical review data
- List of competencies relevant to ST level
- Audit reports/records
- Reflective notes (e.g. consideration of significant
events)
- Record of teaching activity including feedback or other
assessment data
- Records of clinical and educational supervision
- Declaration of interests
- Note of any health concerns
- Management activity (e.g. committee or project work)
- Research activity including supervision record, ethical
committee application/approval, presentations, publications
- Record of posters and presentations (e.g. at College Divisional
or Faculty meetings)
- Examinations taken and results
- Copies of important documents such as GMC registration,
membership certificates
- Copies of NHS appraisal sign off
- Structured reports from supervisors and tutors
Copies of the
curricula can be viewed here.
A Portfolio
Framework has been developed which can be downloaded, adapted,
and completed electronically.
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Page last updated on 3 September 2010
by E Baker-Glenn