Trainer's Records
Keeping adequate records is important not only to inform excellent training but also to help you in writing references for your registrars (perhaps in several year's time) or in the unlikely event of perfomance concerns about your trainee in the future- in this scenario the GMC may request proof of the training that they have received. It is especially important for trainees who may not pass the MRCGP in order to inform any appeals process. This record is predominantly on the trainee's eportfolio- encourage the trainee to enter most things themselves eg. tutorials and then add your comments as appropriate. If you wish to add extra information this can be done as an educator's note.
Some trainer's like to keep their own separate records- either paper or electronic. If you choose to do this it may include the following:
• Own record of tutorial
• Info from partners
• Educator’s notes on ePortfolio
• Concerns
• Trainer’s educational log
• 360 degree feedback