181 Peer-to-peer teaching as a learning tool for SHOs working in a highly specialist centre

Abstract

IntroductionNeurology can be challenging for SHOs working at highly specialist centres. Clinical exposure might be limited by firm-based systems and teaching, which is often targeted to more senior trainees, covers rare conditions. This is reflected in GMC survey data from IMT/CMT trainees, which has been poor at NHNN in recent years.MethodsWe developed a novel peer-teaching programme, which was open to SHOs and physician associates. It consisted of weekly sessions led by an SHO with a supervising SpR present. Data on the provision of teaching for SHOs, on learning about topics covered within and outside individual firms, and on teaching opportunities, was collected prior to the programme. We repeated data collection after a 3-month trial of the teaching programme.ResultsWe demonstrated significant improvements in trainee perception of overall SHO teaching provision (p=0.014) and in opportunities to develop their own teaching (p=0.01), as well as learning about neuro- logical conditions/topics outside of their own firms (p=0.011). Teaching was consistently well attended and received positive free text responses in the questionnaires.ConclusionNeurology SHO peer-teaching creates an effective learning environment to facilitate learning about neurological topics appropriate to training level, where trainees can also improve their own teaching skills.clc70@doctors.org.uk