The universal GP Training website for everyone, not just Bradford.   Created in 2002 by Dr Ramesh Mehay

The GP induction Workbook

I’ve written a new book called The Essential GP Induction Handbook.  The aim of this is to add structure to the induction period and have everything you need in ‘one place’.  In my practice, we actually do the things in this book spaced out over a period of 4-6 weeks – so as not to hurry the process or overwhelm the learners.   This Induction to GP workbook is precisely that – a workbook to be physically used and written in.  Full of tools and activities to make induction come alive – all organised in a sequential way to take the headache out of planning.  Sections that are clearly marked for home reading, or tutorials when back in the practice.  A perfect aide-memoire for both parties.   GP Induction has never been made easier – the first book of its kind.  Although the workbook is available in print and kindle format,  I suggest the print version as it is meant to be a practical handbook.  At our practice we buy one for each  GP trainee.   So, this time we bought 6 – one of whom is an FY doc.  It means they all go through an equivalent standardised induction process, with all the important elements covered.  It also looks neat and professional than the flimsy bits of paper we have dished out in the past.  And the best bit is this – the ones I have given it to have always had a face of delight upon receiving it – a bit like they’ve been given a little gift – which of course they have. And at £14.99 per book it’s relatively inexpensive – so for all 6 of our trainees to get inducted in a structured easy way cost the practice £90.  A snip.  Proceeds go towards supporting Bradford VTS and keeping it free.  

  • As for your practice-specific information, download this template. Fill in your bits, print and then slide it into the workbook.    Voila! All done.  Nice and easy.

BULK PURCHASES

If you wish to order in bulk for your scheme, consider contacting me directly to make the process easier.

rameshmehay@gmail.com 

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How IT ALL STARTED
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
WHO ARE WE FOR?

Bradford VTS was created by Dr. Ramesh Mehay, a Programme Director for Bradford GP Training Scheme back in 2001. Over the years, it has seen many permutations.  At the time, there were very few resources for GP trainees and their trainers so Bradford decided to create one FOR EVERYONE. 

So, we see Bradford VTS as  the INDEPENDENT vocational training scheme website providing a wealth of free medical resources for GP trainees, their trainers and TPDs everywhere and anywhere.  We also welcome other health professionals – as we know the site is used by both those qualified and in training – such as Associate Physicians, ANPs, Medical & Nursing Students. 

Our fundamental belief is to openly and freely share knowledge to help learn and develop with each other.  Feel free to use the information – as long as it is not for a commercial purpose.   

We have a wealth of downloadable resources and we also welcome copyright-free educational material from all our users to help build our rich resource (send to bradfordvts@gmail.com).

Our sections on (medical) COMMUNICATION SKILLS and (medical) TEACHING & LEARNING are perhaps the best and most comprehensive on the world wide web (see white-on-black menu header section on the homepage).

4th February 2024 

WHAT's HAPPENING?

Here are some updates planned over the next 6 months

  1. Updating the SCA exam pages with cases and videos.
  2. Clinical Specialty areas all being updated with current guidance and easy to understand diagrams and flow charts.
  3. Videos being created for some of the pages for those of you who prefer to watch than read.
  4. We’ve got some bradfordvts helpers to contribute and develop their own pages or areas of interest.  If you would like to be a bradfordvts helper, email me rameshmehay@googlemail.com
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