Providing Objective and Constructive Feedback in Surgical Education

Overview

This module highlights the importance of providing objective and constructive feedback, encouraging the learner to explore how the provision of effective feedback can enhance surgical practice and, in turn, patient care. It will consider factors that underpin the delivery of objective and constructive feedback, barriers that prevent the delivery of effective feedback, and frameworks that can be used to deliver structured feedback in a surgical context.

The learner can access this static module, which is offered within the Doctors Academy Virtual Online Platform (VOP), at the time and in the place that best suit him/her. Access to the module is unlimited, and it is granted for 12 months.

A certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the module.

If you have any questions about this module, please contact us at education@doctorsacademy.org.uk.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:
  • explain the importance of providing objective and constructive feedback.
  • use frameworks to structure the feedback he/she delivers.
  • consider the aspects that facilitate and prevent the delivery of effective feedback.

Assessment

Learners will be assessed through:
  • providing feedback to a surgical trainee on his/her clinical performance (simulated assessment).

Suitability

This module is suitable for:

  • Foundation Year Doctors (FY1 and FY2) with an interest in surgery
  • Core Surgical Trainees (CST1 and CST2)
  • Specialty Registrars (ST3-ST8)
  • Clinical Teaching Fellows
  • Trust Grade Doctors (in any surgical specialty)
  • Consultant Surgeons
It can be undertaken as a standalone module, or it can be taken as part of the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Surgical Education. The PGCert in Surgical Education is aimed at surgical trainees of all surgical specialties and levels (CST1-ST8) who are involved in, or intend to be involved in, the education of junior surgical colleagues.

Fees

The fee for this module is £385.

Alumni of Doctors Academy are eligible to undertake this module at a reduced fee of £285.

Providing Objective and Constructive Feedback in Surgical Education
Module Code PGCSE_A108
Primary Mode of Delivery Online
No. of PGCert Credits 7
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