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CMT e-Portfolio - Frequently Asked Questions
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(This information is from JRCPTB website-please
refer the main website for updates and detail)
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How do I get to the e-portfolio?
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If you are a trainee in Scotland access is via
www.nhsdots.org
If you are a trainee elsewhere in the UK go to
www.nhseportfolios.org
N.B. this address will change in future to provide a single point of access to
e-portfolio and e-learning materials, through e-Learning for Healthcare,
www.e-lfh.org.uk
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| How do I get a username and password?
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All trainees and their supervisors will be
allocated a unique user name, which cannot be changed, and a password, which
can be altered to one which is easier to recall by going to the “Personal
Details” page.
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Deaneries have been asked to provide details of all users to be set up for
August 2007 - when JRCPTB (or NES in Scotland) receives these details we will
have them loaded into the e-portfolio and will pass back details either
directly by e-mail to individuals or via the deaneries. This process is taking
time and it is clear that not all trainees and supervisors will have access in
the first weeks of August.
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If you do not yet have a username we suggest you approach your local
Postgraduate Education Centre for advice in the first instance.
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Who is providing the e-portfolio?
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The e-portfolio software is being developed and provided by
NHS Education for Scotland (NES), based on
the e-portfolio originally developed for Foundation training.
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JRCPTB has specified the
structure and content of the e-portfolio to meet the needs of trainee
physicians and their supervisors.
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NES will be responsible
for managing the ongoing operation and support of the e-portfolio for trainees
in Scotland. The e-Learning for Healthcare
(eLfH) team at the Department of Health will be
responsible for managing the ongoing operation and support of the e-portfolio
for trainees in the rest of the UK.
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Deaneries will need to
provide administrative support to manage the e-portfolio for their trainees and
supervisors. Each deanery has been asked to identify a lead clinician or
“champion” and a lead administrator to be the main points of contact.
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JRCPTB is recommending that deaneries delegate local
administration (e.g. managing trainees’ posts and supervisors) to
Postgraduate Education Centres where
possible
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Will trainees have to pay to use the e-portfolio?
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There is no charge to trainees (or deaneries) to use the e-portfolio.
It is a requirement that trainees enrol with the JRCPTB, as outlined in the
Gold Guide (www.mmc.nhs.uk)
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How does the CMT e-portfolio link with Foundation
e-portfolio?
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A version of the e-portfolio is being implemented for Foundation trainees in
most UK deaneries. The CMT and Foundation e-portfolios will be a single common
system, but with different content and tools – trainees will see a view of the
e-portfolio that varies according to their stage of training and speciality.
The e-portfolio will build up as a single record from Foundation carrying on
into specialty training.
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How does the e-portfolio apply to SpRs already in training?
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There is currently no expectation that SpRs should use the e-portfolio.
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How does the e-portfolio apply to trainees in years ST3+?
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We are doing some piloting work with specialities and it is expected that the
e-portfolio will be implemented for each of the JRCPTB specialties from August
2008.
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How can I get training in using the e-portfolio?
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The Education Department of the Royal College of Physicians has now delivered 17
workshops for tutors/supervisors on Implementing Core Medical Training,
including hands-on training in using the e-portfolio. More regional sessions
are planned. We hope that this will provide a basis for cascading of training
during induction events etc.
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A “Teaching Toolkit” is about to be published containing all the materials
needed to deliver local versions of this workshop in deaneries and trusts. It
includes a session plan, slides, tutor notes and handouts. Details will shortly
appear on
www.rcplondon.ac.uk/pubs
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A successful e-portfolio administration training day was held in July, and
mainly attended by representatives from postgraduate education centres. This is
being repeated on 31st August. There is also a half-day meeting on 24th August
providing an overview of the new curricula and e-portfolio for Core Medical
Training (CMT) for clinical staff.
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Can I try it out before using it for real?
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We will shortly be publishing here more information about test usernames you can
use to try out the e-portfolio along with guidance on finding your way around.
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