Resident Doctor resources
Welcome to the South Eastern division Resident Doctors page. This page is to provide helpful information to the Resident Doctors in the South Eastern Division.
If you are a Resident Doctor and think there is anything further that could be added to this page please let the Division Office know.
- The Royal College Resident Doctors' section
- Psychiatric Resident Doctors' Committee (PRDC). Details of how to get involved with the PRDC can be obtained from this website or by contacting: Nikki Cochrane
- Student associates
- The Registrar - the PRDC Magazine that is filled with items on education, leadership, research, conferences, exams, recruitment, interviews and any other issues that are important to Resident Doctors.
- RCPsych Library - services include: access to databases and journals, book borrowing, free literature searches and document supply. The vast majority of our library resources are available online but there is also a library space at 21 Prescot Street, which is open Monday to Friday, 8am - 7pm.
- Having trouble with exams? Our latest information guide (PDF) on how to deal with them is now available to download.
- Portfolio online - a web-based e-portfolio tool that helps you log your learning, professional activities, development and achievements
- MRCPsych eLearning – is an online learning resource we developed to help you during your training. It provides interactive learning modules to help you prepare for the MRCPsych exams.
Startwell is a Consultant-led initiative for psychiatrists in their first five years as a Consultant or Locum Consultant.
Startwell focuses on six elements to support you in your first consultant role with the intention to establish good habits in your career.
- Career development
- Clinical leadership
- Continuous learning
- Using support effectively
- Personal resilience
- Making connections
See our Startwell page for more information.
The College run a number of MHA Section 12(2) courses throughout the year. These include Inductions and Refreshers.
The format of these courses include eLearning modules and a live Q&A session which is held virtually online.
See our MHA Section 12(2) page for more information all our courses.
Each year, the South Eastern Division hold these awards to highlight the amazing work of Resident Doctors – and of course Trainers – within our Division.
These awards have been organised to celebrate excellence in Resident Doctors and trainers in the South East region.
We provide a ceremony to engage and enthuse local Resident Doctors and remind them of the function of the SED and how it might support them.
Divisional poster prize
Open to all Higher Resident Doctors ST4-6/7 and Core Resident Doctors CT1-3 working in the South Eastern Division who are Specialist Associates, Affiliates, PMPTs or members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Each year, the Division hold this competition for you to submit a poster and abstract on any area of psychiatry. This could include research, innovation, collaboration etc., either on your own or within a team. This will enable Resident Doctors to highlight the work they are involved in and share research work being undertaken.
For more information on this prize, please see our Competitions, prizes and awards page.
International Congress bursary
The Division offer a bursary to Resident Doctors to attend International Congress, for those who have submitted a poster. The top 5 scoring poster submissions, as marked by the College, will be contacted and a bursary of £200 per person will be offered to assist with delegate fees, travel, accommodation and meals.
For more information on this prize, please see our Awards, Prizes and Bursaries page.
- The Psychiatrists' Support Service provides confidential support and advice for members, trainee members and associates of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
