Career success after flexible training in psychiatry: a survey of former flexible trainees in the Thames regions

Etchegoyen, Alicia; Stormont, Fiona; Goldberg, Ilfra

doi:10.12968/hosp.2001.62.6.1592

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“…denied them opportunities to progress (in this, our study agrees with Etchegoyen et al, 2001). Unsurprisingly and overwhelmingly, family reasons are primary in the decision to train flexibly.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…This project builds on a survey carried out in the Thames region (Etchegoyen et al, 2001), which found that part-time training for women in this region was largely considered satisfactory, although not without difficulties. The national study described here extends the College Research Unit's existing workforce planning research.…”

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“…With insufficient data to permit sampling of all flexibly trained psychiatrists nationally, the questionnaire form was sent to all female consultant psychiatrists. Although few men choose to train flexibly, representing only 3% of flexible trainees in one region (Etchegoyen et al, 2001), clearly our survey only addresses the experience of flexibly trained women. A retrospective sample was chosen, because the operational difficulties of identifying a national sample of those currently in flexible training were prohibitive.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The questionnaire used in the Thames region study (Etchegoyen et al, 2001) was adapted for national use. The questions covered demographics, training, quality of subsequent posts, obstacles encountered and reasons behind career choices.…”

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Female psychiatrists' career development after flexible training

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2004

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Aims and MethodThe project gathered data from a cohort of 300 flexibly trained female consultants in psychiatry in order to understand how their careers had progressed since the completion of their training. A postal questionnaire was used to gather this information.ResultsThese consultants were generally satisfied with their training, and were succeeding in pursuing their careers. Flexible training was developed to enable people with family commitments to train in psychiatry, and this is what it is being used for.Clinical ImplicationsFlexible training is an important avenue for an increasing number of psychiatrists to continue in their profession. With the current shortfall in consultant numbers, flexible training should be maintained and developed, and should be seen as a useful route to a consultant position.

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2004

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“…Under the Calman reforms, trainees who have reached their CCST are given the 6-month 'grace period' that applies to full-time doctors to find a consultant job. Although it has been argued that a 'pro rata grace period' may be fairer, a recent study (Etchegoyen et al, 2001) found that most trainees had no difficulty in obtaining a consultant job shortly after accreditation.…”

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Part-time training and working for male and female psychiatrists

Cremona¹,

Etchegoyen²

2001

Adv. psychiatr. treat

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Part-time training and working have become popular acceptable options for both male and female psychiatrists, regardless of age. There are a number of reasons for this, the most common being family commitments such as those to children or elderly relatives, but also including personal ill health, wanting to reduce stress and prevent burn-out, wanting to pursue different priorities, portfolioworking or simply trying to achieve a better quality of life. The importance of providing flexible working patterns has been emphasised by the Department of Health (1998) in Working Together – Securing a Quality Workforce for the NHS.

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What is it Currently Like Being a Trainee Psychiatrist in Australia?

Walter

Rey

Giuffrida³

2003

Australas Psychiatry

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Results:A total of 317 out of 666 trainees (48%) returned completed questionnaires. The findings were consistent across Australia with few State or Territory differences. The most common reasons for choosing a career in psychiatry were an interest in psychological issues and the promise of intellectual stimulation. The majority of respondents regarded favourably the quality of training in their training programme, clinical placements and supervision. Although approximately three-quarters (73%) were satisfied with their clinical work, a similar proportion (72%) considered their work in the previous 12 months to have been stressful. Formal complaints, threats of legal action, verbal or physical abuse, and the suicide of patients under their care were not uncommonly reported by trainees. Conclusions:Changing mental health services, a revised training programme and the perennial demands of acquiring knowledge and skills in one's chosen specialty pose challenges for psychiatry trainees. Although the majority of trainees seem satisfied with their work and training, addressing their concerns and adverse experiences is essential for the training climate to be optimal and the psychiatry workforce to be content and productive. Particular issues (e.g. the growing proportion of women entering the profession, the ageing trainee workforce) warrant careful attention by those responsible for training and workforce planning.

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Career success after flexible training in psychiatry: a survey of former flexible trainees in the Thames regions

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Female psychiatrists' career development after flexible training

Female psychiatrists' career development after flexible training

Part-time training and working for male and female psychiatrists

What is it Currently Like Being a Trainee Psychiatrist in Australia?

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