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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

3 years

I’ve been in touch with Dr Philip Lee today – had a really constructive discussion including how we at @gmcuk can signpost information more clearly – we’ll review how we do that. #IAmPhilipLee #medtwitter

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

2 years

@moribunddr I have more understanding of how you feel than you may realise - my own career littered with failures. So please don’t walk away without talking it through. Feel free to DM if you wish.

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@drcolinm

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Why is this still happening?? Cons: “It says here you're an academic trainee?" Trainee: “Yes” C: “Forget a career in medicine then" T: “Sorry?" C: “Well you won't have the capacity to be a proper doctor . . being a woman and an academic wannabe" #Unprofessional

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@drcolinm

3 years

@JonnyGucks Leave it with us Johnny. We’re already working with @ukmedschools to look at how we support Med schools and #medstudents . Very challenging time for our final year students. @BMAstudents #MedStudentTwitter @gmcuk

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@drcolinm

2 years

Just to clear this up - the @gmcuk do NOT mandate the National Training Survey. However the data supports quality assurance and to take action where concerns identified. High response rates improves reliability of analysis esp where small no of trainees. #MedTwitter #MedEd

Simon Fleming 🛠

@OrthopodReg

2 years

Dear @gmcuk Please be aware that trainees are being bullied in your name Dear trainees Do *not* write this reflection. This is toxic, this is harmful and this is wrong #MedEd #medtwitter #NHS

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@drcolinm

4 years

To all UK #medstudents not in final year. Please get advice from your #medschool about volunteering. Great to do but need to protect your progression through studies too, even though placements likely cancelled. #MedStudentCovid @BecomingaDr

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@drcolinm

1 year

@ronansetron Oh dear. The ward would know you’re on leave so won’t be ringing you. They should be calling HR or the Consultant. Surely? 🤷‍♂️

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@drcolinm

2 years

@hxrrydxlxnxy Unhelpful and counterproductive. Weaponising GMC in this way is the wrong approach. ‘Please don’t - they are copyright’ is sufficient (if true) but good learning will always be shared. Personally content to share anything if it helps others. #MedEd

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@drcolinm

6 years

‘Being a generalist isn’t the easy option it’s the harder option. We need to value them.’ David Haslam at #DEMEC2017 @NICEcomms @gmcuk

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@drcolinm

2 years

Care to comment @jpleach246 ?

Surviving In Scrubs

@ScrubSurvivors

2 years

Utterly shocked to see teaching slides with this appalling misogynistic rhetoric from the HEAD of undergraduate medicine at the University of Glasgow #MedTwitter #MedEd #womeninmedicine #sexisminmedicine

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@drcolinm

6 years

. @gmcuk report out today “worrying number of doctors in training continue to raise concerns about heavy workloads and shortness of sleep while on duty” Hear more from me today at #DEMEC2017 @denis_campbell

Inexperienced doctors are being left in charge of A&Es, regulator warns

General Medical Council says health of patients at risk with trainee medics forced to ‘act beyond clinical competence’

www.theguardian.com

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@drcolinm

4 years

My blog in @bmj_latest on the future of medical training in the UK. Lessons from #COVID19 #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #MedEd

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@drcolinm

2 years

@RobJimFleming I know Im not #SASByChoice or even SAS, but my career path changed several times during my journey. We shouldn't feel ashamed or a failure for changing direction. All 'routes' and 'destinations' should be valued equally

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@drcolinm

4 years

Today I’ve written to welcome new FY1 doctors to the profession & share my advice: ✅ make your wellbeing a priority ✅ never be afraid to ask for help ✅ enjoy it! Congratulations! I, & @gmcuk , look forward to supporting you throughout your career.

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@drcolinm

3 years

Differential attainment remains a challenge in #postgraduate medical education. In collaboration with @aomrc and UK medical royal colleges, @gmcuk has published a new guide with examples of actions taken and to be taken to level up training. #MedEd

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@drcolinm

10 months

To clarify this is not a @gmcuk event. But agree title misleading. Better would be a more open question: ‘What is the role of the doctor in the future?’ And there absolutely is a role - which is what I shall be saying btw @theCFOM #MedEd @AoMRC

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@drcolinm

5 years

2018 @gmcuk training survey published today shows levels of burnout associated with high workloads, feeling unsupported and lower overall satisfaction. Things need to change #GMCsurvey #MedEd

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@drcolinm

2 years

Interesting to see how many people are medically exempt from wearing a mask when travelling on the trains. 🤔😠😷

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@drcolinm

3 years

Today I’ve emailed all trainees providing reassurance that @GMCUK is committed to supporting your ongoing professional development throughout the pandemic. Ensuring you’re provided with training opportunities remains our key priority. #MedEd #MedTwitter

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@drcolinm

5 months

V happy to endorse Robs point. We need to create and support opportunities for all to develop and progress their careers. SAS/Specialist doctor colleagues are succeeding in roles such as med school dean, associate medical director, educational supervisor etc #MorePlease

Rob Fleming

@RobJimFleming

5 months

@surgeonlife No one should just be for service provision. No one. There have been multiple national documents on the importance of the professional development of SAS doctors. I know that @drcolinm agrees with me on this. The workforce can't afford anyone to be "stuck".

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@drcolinm

5 months

The main hall is filling up as we get ready to start #DEMEC2023 in Manchester Looking forwards to an important conference for #MedEd If you’re here please come say hello at @gmcuk stand. I’ll be nearby during all the breaks.

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

3 years

Great to see @drphiliplee1 back on twitter. 👏👏 Here’s his comment affirming our conversation a week ago. 👇👇 #IAmPhilipLee #medtwitter

Dr Philip Lee

@drphiliplee1

3 years

I had a very constructive conversation with @drcolinm shortly after I left, and he was very supportive. I've offered any help I can to shape how they can signpost those having genuine concerns, whilst safeguarding the mental health of the doctors involved.

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@drcolinm

4 months

To be clear - the below message is incorrect and constitutes deliberate misinformation - I did not say Consultant Physician Associates are planned - and indeed it would not be for the regulator to make such a decision.

Dr Done

@Dr_Done_

4 months

Wow. Very surprising. Maybe @drcolinm would like to comment?

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@drcolinm

4 years

@EmergMedDr No one can underestimate the emotional impact of this time. Being honest with each other and supporting one another is key. Remember . . . “It’s ok to not be ok” #coronavirus #covid19UK

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@drcolinm

3 years

Joint letter to the profession from senior leaders @CMO_England @CMOWales @DrGregorSmith @NHSEnglandNMD @HelenStokesLam @NikkiKF and Michael McBride (CMO, NI) Full text available on @gmcuk web site:

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@drcolinm

21 days

but…doctors don’t become leaders when they hit a certain level of seniority. Leadership is about the way a doctor conducts themselves, and relates to those around them, every day. It’s about behaviours, rather than hierarchy or formal responsibilities. #SASSix @thesascollect

The SAS Collective

@theSAScollect

21 days

𝗤𝟰. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀? #𝗦𝗔𝗦𝘀𝗶𝘅

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@drcolinm

3 years

National training survey results now out. Great to see training quality high despite pandemic pressures. Concerned to see burnout reaching its highest level since 2018. I’ll be writing to trainees and trainers today with info about how we’ll use this data to influence change.

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@drcolinm

2 years

@bussrihards @JonnyGucks @MedReddit @gmcuk We don’t!! Whilst we want to encourage all trainees to complete the National Training Survey - we do not mandate it.

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@drcolinm

2 years

Probably? Probably? What evidence is there that exams define being a good doctor? #DEMEC21 #MedEd #medtwitter #medstudenttwitter

Jamie Fisher

@drjrfisher

2 years

I think we should probably stop correlating exam success with being a good doctor. #demec21

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@drcolinm

4 years

Just spent past 3hrs #stayinghome on twitter. Have ✅ challenged misinformation ✅ affirmed my fantastic colleagues ✅ answered queries from doctors ✅ congratulated #medstudents ✅ drunk coffee Remember - only one thing to do this weekend: #StayHome #ProtectTheNHS #SaveLives

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@drcolinm

4 years

Just been in a meeting where someone mentioned this Marie Curie quote: “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” So apt for the #COVID19 pandemic

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@drcolinm

2 years

This is it!! #DEMEC2021 starts today! Hope youre all ready. Ill be at the @gmcuk stand this morning during the break, so come chat with me and @AnekaPops then #MedEd #medtwitter #medstudenttwitter

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@drcolinm

3 years

1/2 Even knowing in advance that Clare Marx was sending a personal message to doctors announcing her decision to step down as @gmcuk Chair following her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, it made it no easier to read. #medtwitter #MedStudentTwitter

GMC

@gmcuk

3 years

Dame Clare Marx has announced that she is stepping down as our Chair following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. 'Since receiving this news, I've been reminded once again of the importance and power of kindness in everything we do as doctors.'

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@drcolinm

6 years

Report out today from @gmcuk highlights four ‘warning signs’ of pressure on medical workforce in UK

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@drcolinm

4 years

David Hirsh delivers fascinating plenary at #DEMEC2019 illustrating that serial testing improves remembering and results in less knowledge loss after a period of time. That’s good! All we need to work out in #MedEd is WHAT needs to be remembered!

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@drcolinm

6 months

Is it reasonable to attribute provenance to multiple anonymous anecdotes posted from an anonymous account? Formal processes exist to report concerns about access to training: Student > med school > GMC Trainee > DME > PGDean > GMC Im more than happy to consider genuine concerns

Dr Ali G #StandWithUkraine #CeasefireInGazaNow 💔

@AlisonGeorge10

6 months

This needs some attention👇🏼 If PA student teaching is being prioritised over Medical student teaching we really are entering ‘up 💩 creek without a paddle’ territory. @BMAstudents @TheBMA @TheDA_UK @AnaesUnited @gmcuk @drcolinm @NHSEnglandNMD @NavinaEvans @ukmedschools

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@drcolinm

6 years

There is some anxiety and fear among doctors following the high court judgement this week. I’ve posted a blog with advice on what to do in times of pressure on the #NHS . Read it in full here:

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@drcolinm

5 years

Anyone thinking of applying to study medicine (= becoming a doctor) should read this. Anyone offering careers advice to potential applicants to study medicine should read this. #NHSvalues #NHS #Medicine

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@ukmedschools

5 years

Ever wondered what attributes medical schools are looking for when selecting candidates for #medicine ? Find out in our updated guidance here:

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@drcolinm

3 years

ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY FOUR new Clinical Entrepreneurs. How amazing is that!! #nhscep You are so very welcome.

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@drcolinm

2 months

Interesting debate on titles- The Medical Act (1983) almost always refers to ‘medical practitioners’ not doctors (or medical professionals). #GoodMedicalPractice2024 means AAs and PAs once in UK regulation will have to follow the same high professional standards as doctors.

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@drcolinm

3 years

@KatrinaSheikh @gmcuk Thank you Katrina. I continue to seek to model compassionate leadership in all I do.

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@drcolinm

2 years

The history of airway management in a single slide. Amazing progress. Where did your career start? And along came #COVID19 . . . @dr_imranahmad @dasairway @dastrainees #Anaesthesia2022

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@drcolinm

1 year

@RCSnews Such sadness. But remembered for her passion for patient safety and her leadership of @RCSnews and @gmcuk Thoughts with her family at this sad time Rest in peace Clare

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@drcolinm

5 years

National Training Survey report from @gmcuk concludes with three key asks of #NHS employers across UK to protect quality of training for future specialist workforce:

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@drcolinm

2 years

@doctorrah @mattdoc1988 @svig2 @OrthopodReg @ShafiAhmed5 @ASiTofficial @RoshanaMN @gmcuk @AoMRC @AoMRCTrainees @NHS_HealthEdEng @HEIW_NHS @NHS_Education @_NIMDTA Fascinating that it’s called ARCP but operates as ARTP. T = Time. And CCT not linked to a date otherwise any lengthening would need to be in whole years. We need to work out HOW to make competency progression work not just shrug and say it can’t 🤷‍♂️

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@drcolinm

2 years

A huge thank you to the amazing team at #York vaccination centre. 6 visits later through that door👇and my wife and I have had all our #Covid19 jabs 👏👏👏 #GetBoosted

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@drcolinm

2 years

Today I went to the moon! It was out of this world! #mesmerizing #awesome #amazing #MuseumOfTheMoon @durhamcathedral @lukejerram

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@drcolinm

2 years

'Soon' may be a little optimistic but @ukmedschools are working with others to develop an alternative way of allocating applicants to foundation school places. #MedEd @UKFPO @NHS_HealthEdEng

Michael Birtwhistle

@SalfordMH

2 years

Very good news from @drcolinm - "SJT is for the bin", it will soon no longer be used to rank medical students/foundation doctors. It produces perverse outcomes. Allocating simply by student/doctor placement choice alone results in 95% getting the posts they wanted.

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@drcolinm

2 months

Interesting point - there is no regulatory reason why SAS doctors cannot be education supervisors (of trainees even). Its about being trained for the role, not clinical seniority #SASSix @theSAScollect

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@drcolinm

5 years

Today the @gmcuk is proudly supporting #WorldPatientSafetyDay . To mark the day, I want to stress how important speaking up is to ensuring improvements in #patientsafety and care. Read this #thread for more. (1/7)

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@drcolinm

4 years

Join me on July 28, 7pm BST for a live twitter chat. All welcome but particularly FiY1 docs as we share #TipsForNewDocs from colleagues. And questions welcome too. More tips and links on @gmcuk web site:

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@drcolinm

3 years

#nhscep achievements 2021. Wow 👏👏👏👏

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@drcolinm

6 months

Really helpful historical perspective from @DrLKVaughan although I’d prefer we have a constructive, respectful and challenging dialogue to shape the future for PAs and AAs rather than an ‘argy bargy’ approach

Louella Vaughan

@DrLKVaughan

6 months

Because there has been lots of accusations flying about and because @drcrouchback basically asked me to, here is a long thread about the history of the disciplines and regulation. And why the current argy bargy wasn't just inevitable, it is probably a good and useful thing. 1/

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@drcolinm

5 years

“Always appoint people more able than yourself . . . . . . And support them to excel” Awesome advice! @PeterHoma #TraineeConf19 @AAGBI_GAT

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@drcolinm

2 years

If you think all is ok in healthcare read this thread from @ShaunLintern and think again👇 Our personal and collective social behaviours are now critical to ensure any who need care can access it safely and promptly #GetVaccinated #GetBoosted #WearAMask #WashYourHands #COVID19

Shaun Lintern

@ShaunLintern

2 years

Exclusive: A wave of staff absences is crippling some NHS services. @thesundaytimes reveals details of 40 hour waits in A&E, operations delayed and ambulance services on the brink with 50k staff off due to Covid:

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@drcolinm

3 years

“If we want the next 43 years to be different, the onus is on us to make a conscious effort to enable change.” Dame Clare Marx, Chair of @gmcuk speaking at #ASiT2021 reflecting on her career and ‘Why leadership matters’

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@drcolinm

10 months

40 yrs ago I received my medical degree from @sheffielduni Today Im celebrating with the next generation of doctors and the very first medical graduates from @AngliaRuskin Congratulations all 🎉👏

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@drcolinm

1 year

Lots of recent comments about @NHSE_WTE proposal on apprenticeships for medical training. Summary: ✅attend medical school ✅ completion leads to a medical degree ✅must meet all @gmcuk requirements for registration #MedEd #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter

GOV.UK blogs

Welcome to GOV.UK blogs - see blog posts

www.blog.gov.uk

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@drcolinm

4 years

What are you doing to look after your #wellbeing ? Went for a stroll round the garden

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@drcolinm

4 years

@EmergMedDr Pneumonia can present as abdominal pain especially if diaphragmatic pleura inflamed. See it in pneumococcal pneumonia. Not sure I’ve seen an evidence base to back this up for #Coronavirus yet but certainly being reported more trequently.

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@drcolinm

5 months

@RobJimFleming We’ve collectively created an ‘in group’ and an ‘out group’: in training or out of training. But in reality we need to support career opportunities for all doctors whatever their stage of learning and not related to their misconstrued ‘in’ or ‘out’ group. #DEMEC23

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@drcolinm

2 years

The #sun is shining. And I’m in Scotland in summer. And the only destination is #ASME2022 in #Aberdeen . Workshop this afternoon with @HaydenJacky and @DrkimMeded Meantime the view from the @LNER #azuma south of #Arbroath is amazing #MedEd @asmeofficial @tasme_uk @jasme_uk

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@drcolinm

3 years

Really good to see this thread in response to a concern. Some good tips on how to approach similar situation - name and shame rarely helps, dialogue to resolve is better. 👇👇

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@drcolinm

4 years

I’ve just been reading all the tweets about #clapforourcarers Wow. Moved. It is a proud but humbling moment of community solidarity. Thank you #uk for your support at this critical time. The #NHS will be heartened to know we stand in support of them. 👏👏👏

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@drcolinm

4 years

I’m up next on #MEDCOVID conf Currently discussing #innovation in #MedEd but ask yourselves this: “What are we innovating for? “Where will this innovation lead us?” I’ll explore this at the end of my session @asmeofficial @tasme_uk @jasme_uk @MedicsAcademy @HLA_int

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@drcolinm

3 years

2/2 Clare has demonstrated #leadership with #compassion and #kindness , something we all need to take note of especially at this time. No words can express the sadness. My thoughts and prayers with you Clare🙏 #medtwitter #MedStudentTwitter #WomenInMedicine @medicalwomenuk

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@drcolinm

2 years

@drjread @RCPhysicians The significance of your achievement Jamie should not be ignored. We need to do more to support other #SASByChoice clinicians to succeed in roles typically assumed (wrongly) to be restricted to consultants. It’s about meeting person spec not seniority or title.

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@drcolinm

2 years

@doctor_LRB Yes. PRHO back then. Took 4 years longer to Cons.2yrs #medicine before #Anaesthetics (career change failed MRCP1). Then a year of #HEMS in London after Reg (failed FRCA final x4), and a year out working in India during Senior Reg training. But more rounded Dr. Be #inspired .

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@drcolinm

2 years

Meeting with Presidents of Royal Colleges @AoMRC and @gmcuk . Great to hear of the @Paedsoftlanding initiative to support #IMG pediatricians/trainees arriving to work in the #NHS #fairertrainingcultures #MedEd @RCPCHtweets @rcpch_trainees @RCPCHPresident @AoMRCTrainees

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@drcolinm

3 months

1/2 While we at the GMC don’t make a distinction, traditionally there’s been a perception that those in formal training pathways or in leadership positions should take priority for professional development. We believe this is changing, but we do need to move faster. #SASsix

The SAS Collective

@theSAScollect

3 months

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬? #SASsix @theSAScollect

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@drcolinm

1 year

Looking forward to sharing some thoughts on #culture in my session at #ASiT2023 this morning @ASiTofficial #MedEd

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@drcolinm

2 years

1/3 🧵 Reviewing amazing #medstudent entries to annual @gmcuk / @ukmedschools competition. The brief: "create online content that explains how to use social media professionally and safely?" Application of #GoodMedicalPractice is excellent - so why still a problem? #MedEd

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@drcolinm

4 years

A huge honour and privilege to speak @TheBMA Council today on the work of @gmcuk to support doctors to deliver good medical practice. And an honest, open and rightly challenging Q&A with members of Council. @BMAstudents @BMA_JuniorDocs @CNagpaul @ClareGerada @TomGrinyer

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@drcolinm

6 years

Disadvantaged students with lower grades perform just as well in medical degrees

Study comes as Oxford University has been forced to defend the under-representation of black students and those from less well off areas

www.independent.co.uk

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@drcolinm

3 years

This years @gmcuk National Training Survey opens 20th April. Help us understand impact of #pandemic on training by completing it. Check your emails for more details. Message from me here: #MedEd #GMCSurvey #EveryVoiceCounts #YourVoiceCounts

Prof Colin Melville invites you to complete the 2021 national...

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

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The GMC will continue to report on SAS experiences separately in our future The state of medical education and practice in the UK reports #SASsix

The state of medical education and practice in the UK

The state of medical education and practice in the UK highlights what are the prominent issues in UK healthcare. You can find reports and data tables here.

www.gmc-uk.org

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

2 years

This tweet is my personal response and does not reflect any official position of the GMC. Time has come to #StandWithUkraine and it’s people. Changed my profile to show support. Let’s add our ‘voice’ of support and fly the 🇺🇦 for #Ukraine #RT

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

4 years

Cloudy March 31 for #strollinthegarden . #Daffodils on my daily #walk but #Anenomes in the garden. Both so cheerful

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

2 years

How inclusive are we in healthcare? #Neurodiversity creates challenges . . . “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid”. (Albert Einstein) Pls read👇 #MedEd #MedTwitter

Seb Shaw (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈

@Autistic_Doc

2 years

What's it like studying to become a dr as a dyspraxic person? “I feel it is a challenge that I am facing mostly on my own…" "But if I think there is a hope in hell that I can get there, I want to prove them wrong" #Dyspraxia #NeurodiversityInMedicine

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

9 months

Lots of adverse reaction to this advert but the title of the session I agreed to speak at was ‘Is traditional medical training fit for future practice’. That seems worthy of discussion. @AoMRC @theCFOM @charliebelllive #MedEd

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

3 months

I’d encourage everyone to read the GMC Spotlight on SAS and LE doctors report which is a rich source of data & insights #SASsix @theSAScollect

Spotlight on SAS doctors and LE doctors: analysis of Barometer survey 2022 results

A GMC Website page that might be of interest to you.

www.gmc-uk.org

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

3 years

Is today your first day as an F1? Wishing you all the best for a long and satisfying career. My #TipsForNewDocs - Get a mentor; someone you trust who you can talk to who and has your best interests at heart The @gmcuk also has some great resources

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

3 years

Commitment from @gmcuk and @ukmedschools to petition on need for more diverse teaching around ethnicity at medical school #NHSYFxHealthInequalities #MedEd #MedStudentTwitter

NHS England Youth Forum

@NHSEYouthForum

3 years

Changes should be co-designed with medical students, educational directors and stakeholders. #NHSYFxHealthInequalities

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

3 years

Brilliant to be able to join the annual end of year meeting of our fantastic #nhscep innovators. Should be a great evening of celebration @DrTonyYoung

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

4 years

@Aleexxies @ChrisLawlorGMC @gmcuk @BecomingaDr Depends on your university Alex. Once they graduate you, they will send a ‘sealed list’ to us. You need to apply to @gmcuk for provisional registration (fee waiver this year btw😀), then you’ll need a contract before you can start work as a doctor. #MedStudentCovid @BecomingaDr

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

4 years

Does this seem familiar for learning? #DEMEC2019

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

3 years

Great to catch up with some of our current @gmcuk clinical fellows and our alumni. @FMLM_UK @SCLF_

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

2 months

Wordle 988 X/6 ⬛🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 That’s about as annoying as it gets.

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

6 years

Our latest paper: Very Short Answers. Reliability, discrimination and acceptability. A new approach to assessing applied knowledge in medical education #MedEd

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

2 years

Congratulations Bill on Honorary Fellowship @MedicalEducator @PGDeanSEScot

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

2 years

@georgiakirby22 A few thoughts: 1 - Feel a bit nervous at the start is normal but confidence will grow 2 - Induction should ensure you know key contact names/details 3 - Prescribing always feels scary at the start - it’s the first time doing it ‘for real’ 4 - Seeking reassurance is good 🤗

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

4 years

Big thank you to Chris Turner ( @civilitysaves ) for sharing with @gmcuk colleagues over lunch today. #civilitysaveslives Key message👇

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

4 years

. @gmcuk has an active web section providing updates on our advice to doctors and medical students during the #coronavirus outbreak. We’ve updated today to reiterate advice in the joint letter to trainees sent earlier this week. Link from here:

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

4 months

@Dr_Done_ This is a misrepresentation of what I said. I did not say they are planned. I merely stated that Consultant is not a protected title - we already have Consultant nurses and Consultant radiographers (and probs others).

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

3 years

@Heavy_AP @gmcuk Thanks Andrew. Agreed. We have been working hard on that but accept more to do.

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

3 years

Good morning everyone.

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

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Interesting discussion at #FMLMConf24 about #leadership and opportunity. Maybe those of in positions of responsibility should spend more time identifying potential to succeed rather than looking for barriers to progress for our earlier in career colleagues @FMLM_UK @FMLM_TSG

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

4 years

I’m wondering if now is a good time for us all to be reminded of @gmcuk guidance to doctors on use of #SoMe Lots of helpful info - thank you - but be careful what you post. #covid19UK #coronavirus

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

4 years

On my way to #DEMEC2019 Looking forward to a great conference and some good conversations. I’ll be in refreshment area from 08:50. Come find me there. #MedEd

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Prof Colin R Melville

@drcolinm

4 months

We’re in Belfast for the last of our UK education round tables. - #GoodMedicalPractice2024 - Transforming medical education - Fairer training cultures - Update on AAs and PAs #MedEd #MedTwitter

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