BST Histopathology - Your Training Journey

Lauren Kerchner Coordinator Medical Training

17 July 2019

BST Governance

Dean of the Faculty of PathologyProf Louise Burke

National Specialty Directors for Histopathology Dr Mary TonerDr Cynthia Heffron

Regional Specialty AdvisorsDr Maeve Redmond, North Dublin Dr Susan Conlon, North DublinDr Brian Hayes, Munster Dr Niall Swan, South Dublin Dr Helen Ingoldsby, Galway

BST – What does it entail?

BST

Histopathology

Curriculum

Courses

Study Days

Examinations

Evaluations

Recording your training

BST Lifecycle

July 2019 – January 2020Jan – April 2020 January 2020 – July 2020

- Review Curriculum

- Meet your Trainer

- Update ePortfolio

- College Post-Induction Visit

- Trainee Day

- Year 2 Evaluations

- Apply for HST

- Review Curriculum

- Meet your Trainer

- Update ePortfolio

- Year 1 Evaluations

- Trainee Awards Open

- Review Curriculum

- Meet your Trainer

- Update ePortfolio

- College Post-Induction Visit

- Trainee Day

- Review Curriculum

- Meet your Trainer

- Update ePortfolio

- Year 1 Evaluations

- Trainee Awards Open

January 2021 – July 2021July 2020 – January 2021

BST Histopathology Courses

1) BST Leadership in Clinical Practice* -

Communication Skills (1 day workshop)You have been allocated a specific date by email

Leadership Skills (2 day workshop) You have been allocated a specific date by email

OnlineThis course is available in RCPI Brightspace

Courses

BST Histopathology Courses

2) Ethics for Histopathology

Half-day workshop and online module. Online module must be completed before attending workshop.

Book this course by going to the Courses and Events section of the RCPI website.

Queries about your courses? Contact: courses@rcpi.ie

Courses

BST Histopathology Courses

3) Introduction to Laboratory Management

This course is not delivered by RCPI. Please check with Medical Manpower in your hospital.

4) Infection Control

This course is not delivered by RCPI. Please check with Medical Manpower in your hospital.

Courses

Histopathology Study Days

• 10 Study Days from September to July for all Histopathology Trainees (BST and HST)

• Focus on topics specific to Histopathology, with presentations by Consultants and Trainees

• Most Study Days take place at RCPI, with some outside Dublin

• These are in addition to the Mandatory Courses, and you should attend at least 4 per year of training

Study Days

Examinations

FRCPath Part 1

• Designed to allow you to demonstrate what you have learned in the workplace

• Consider when you will attempt your exam

• The Faculty of Pathology recommends that candidates attempt Part 1 of the FRCPath examination following completion of BST

Examinations

BST Histopathology EvaluationsYear 1

• Evaluations take place in May/June at RCPI

• Evaluation Panels consist of the NSD, Coordinator and a Chair

• The Panel will look at your ePortfolio records and speak with you and your Trainer about your progress

• To prepare – ensure your ePortfolio is up to date and that you complete relevant forms ahead of your evaluation

Evaluations

BST Histopathology EvaluationsYear 2

• Evaluations take place in November at RCPI – this is an aptitude assessment to determine if you are ready to continue into HST

• Evaluation Panels consist of the NSD, Coordinator and a Chair

• The Panel will look at your ePortfolio records and speak with you and your Trainer about your progress

• To prepare – ensure your ePortfolio is up to date and that you complete relevant forms ahead of your evaluation

Evaluations

Your Digital Hub

• These digital services help you manage your training and educational activities

• Access RCPI digital services by logging into the RCPI website

• Contact the RCPI Helpdesk if you have any issues accessing your Digital Hub

Your Digital Hub

Recording your training (ePortfolio)

ePortfolio

Click “+” to create a form

ePortfolio

Click the relevant form, complete and submit

ePortfolio

• Check your post and trainer details are correct

• Meet with your trainer and agree goals for your post

• Complete your Personal Goals form

• Record activities on a regular basis

• Complete your quarterly/end of post forms

• Submit all records before finishing in a post

RCPI Brightspace

RCPI Brightspace

• New RCPI virtual learning environment

• Content for Courses (both online and offline) and Study Days

• Online Courses

• Feedback and Certificates of Attendance

RCPI Brightspace

RCPI Brightspace

Also in the Digital Hub

✓ Online Journals

✓ Research Services

✓ Rewards scheme

Getting Started

• Know your curriculum

• Meet your Trainer

• Get to know your RCPI Digital Services

• Start using ePortfolio

• Research your mandatory courses

• Look at the learning opportunities available to you

Before you complete your rotation

• Ensure you have recorded all of your requirements in your ePortfolio, and they have been signed off by your Trainer

• Complete Training Post Evaluation

Eduroam

• Eduroam (education roaming) is a secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community.

• Eduroam allows you to obtain Internet connectivity in available sites and when visiting other participating institutions by simply connecting your device.

Eduroam Hotspots

Eduroam – How to connect

• Visit https://cat.eduroam.org/ to install and logon with any device

• Once the Eduroam installer is downloaded on your PC/Laptop/ Phone or device, you will be asked for your RCPI login and password

• Further details: help.rcpi.ie

Who to go to for support

• Your Trainer

• NSD

• RSA

• RCPI Coordinator

• Site Trainee Rep

• Trainees’ Committee Rep

• RCPI Health and Wellbeing Dept

• MMP and Occ Health

• Training Post Evaluation

Dedicated Coordinators

Lauren Kerchner - LaurenKerchner@rcpi.ie

RCPI Regional Office Contacts: