Workshop Details
Providing Good Careers Advice - Wednesday 12th November 2025
Alternative dates for this workshop:Unfortunately no additional dates are currently available.
This session is limited to the following posts:
- Training Programme Director
- Trainer
The importance of careers advice for doctors in training has been recognised by most, if not all, reviews of postgraduate training. Already enshrined in the Foundation Programme requirements, the role of the supervisor in providing careers advice is becoming increasingly apparent. This course will look at the fundamentals of providing good careers advice, as well as how to structure a careers advice discussion.
Comments from previous attendees:
- "This is a useful course for anyone supporting trainees in guiding them in career decisions."
- "Very useful with good specific points which I can apply to my practice. Most useful if you are a named FY2 supervisor."
Learning Outcomes:
• Overview of career theories
• Key Skills involved in careers advice
• A structured approach to career discussions
• Challenging in careers discussions
• Appropriate and timely use of information
• Sources of information and referral
This event aligns to aspects of the following domains within the Academy of Medical Educators’ Framework for Medical Supervisors:
1. Ensuring safe and effective patient care through training
2. Establishing and maintaining an environment for learning
3. Teaching and facilitating learning
4. Enhancing learning through assessment
6. Guiding personal and professional development
7. Continuing professional development as an educator
Date: Wednesday 12th Nov 2025 (9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Price: £20.00
CPD Points: This course has been approved by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for 3 CPD points (course code RCSEd03386 )
Facilitator Mike Wilson
Only 2 places left.
Venue: Ramside Hall Hotel, Carrville, Durham DH1 1TD
Booking Details
Providing Good Careers Advice
Wednesday 12th Nov 2025
(9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Please note that your details will be kept for a period of 12 months at which time your details will be erased.