START – evaluating a novel assessment of consultant readiness in paediatrics: The entry not the exit

START – introducing a novel assessment of consultant readiness in Paediatrics: the entry not the exit [Version 2]

“…This constructive alignment ( Biggs, 1996 ) maps their intra-assessment experience with a documented and evidenced outcome within their e-portfolio as they move into their penultimate training year. Much of the subject matter has been shown to be helpful not only for consultant working once appointed, but with the transition into the role, especially the consultant interview which may want to check out a trainee’s thinking on the way to appointability at that role ( Reece and Foard, 2020 , in press).…”

“…That is not to say there have not been challenges. Some of which are discussed in the linked paper ( Reece and Foard, 2020 , in press). As one of the tools for determining progress and supporting learning in the workplace by giving direction, it has inherent value in the paediatric training assessment portfolio.…”