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A Different Life

New recruitment film for medical students. Written and directed by Dr Kamran Ahmed.

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Train in PsychiatryTraining, exams & events
Career timeline for psychiatry

This video describes the training pathway involved in becoming a consultant psychiatrist.

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Work in PsychiatrySupporting members and services
CPD

This process of life-long learning complements formal undergraduate and postgraduate education and training.

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'Get well soon' cards

A College survey shows that 8 out 10 service users say that receiving a 'Get well' card would improve their recovery.

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Health AdviceInformation about mental health
Leaflets

The College has produced a comprehensive set of guides covering a whole range of mental health issues.

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Specialty Training guides and useful documents

Reference Guides & GMC Documents

The Gold Guide Fourth Edition
Medical Specialty Training (England), June 2010
Generic standards for specialty including GP training
GMC, April 2010
The 2009 State of Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Document
GMC September 2009
The Future Doctors Policy Statement
GMC October 2009
National Surveys of Trainees and Trainers
The Role of the Regulator
GMC September 2009

College Training Guides

OP69 Specialist Training in Psychiatry Updated January 2010
OP43 Higher Specialist Training Handbook Applicable for Specialist Registrars SpRs
Training for Two CCTs in Psychiatry Author: Dr Wendy Burn, Dean, March 2012.
A Portolio Framework for Specialist Training in Psychiatry
Training in Psychotherapy for ST1-3
Psychotherapy training Portfolio ST4 – ST6
Psychotherapy Information Pack - Curriculum Guidance
Psychotherapy Core Training Guidance
A Brief guide to training in the UK

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