Differential Attainment (DA) Resources for Trainees
These videos and podcasts will introduce you to stories from the trainees' perspective. They discuss issues of identity, inclusion, culture and diversity and feeling lost.
This resource aims to support doctors to effectively and efficiently deliver patient care. The focus is on ensuring that departmental morale is met whilst maintaining robust working practices.
These good practice videos aim to encourage doctors in training to ask for help if required, to build their self-confidence, and for them to know (as well as their Educational and Clinical Supervisors), that there are support services readily available.
The following videos feature interviews with GP Educational Supervisors who have supervised GPs who have trained abroad as well as UK returners, as part of the Induction and Refresher (I&R) Scheme. However, whilst the focus is on GPs, the educational strategies discussed here could be applied to any trainee. The video contributors include:
Dr Rupal Shah; Dr Rofique Ali. Bethnal Green Health Centre; Dr Ogechukwu Ilozue, Brunswick Park Medical Centre; Dr Cyril Evbuomwan, Church End Medical Centre and Dr Salma Ahmed, Jubilee Street Practice
HEE Alice International Doctors case study
The B’s – Advice for other practises
Ways to promote Inclusion and Belonging
Challenging ideas about good performance
The benefits of a strength-based approach
We all have a responsibility to act when we see or hear racism
The professional support unit offers several workshops which aim to address issues of Differential Attainment. These are stand-alone sessions, and the current offer is listed below (please press each link for further information). However, please note that new workshops and short courses are added throughout the year.
Understanding Dsyleixia: a workshop for dsylexic trainees
Introduction to mentoring skills for Senior trainees
Developing your English for clinical practise
English pronunciation for clinical practise: Accent reduction for non-native speakers
A peer support group for International Medical graduates
V-Space SuppoRTT Coaching and Support programme
Individual session - Specialist communication skills and linguistic support (SCCLS)
The term ‘neurodiversity’ refers to differences in the human brain relating to emotions, learning, mood, attention and development, representing our cognitive variability and the different ways we process the world. While we all have diverse and different brains, neurodiversity also encompasses the expected 15-20 per cent of people with conditions such as an autism spectrum condition, ADHD, attention deficit disorder (ADD), dyslexia, dyscalculia, developmental language disorder, dyspraxia and social anxiety disorders.
Mandy Ogle 25/3/2022. Article in People Management
“…One definition of neurodiversity in relation to inclusion is a world where neurological differences are as recognised and as respected as other human variations….neurological differences can bring many strengths, whether that is in terms of being able to think in three dimensions, long-term memory and recall, being able to grasp concepts very quickly and genuinely see “the big picture” in a way that others may not, or conversely, having an eye for detail and the ability to spot patterns and trends. These are all skills and traits which are an asset to any business.”
Sources: The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development;
Returning to training after a period of absence can be a daunting and difficult time for Postgraduate doctors (PDs).
PDs take time out of program for many reasons, such as out-of-program research and experience, parental leave, health issues, career breaks, or short-term suspension while under investigation. Time out of clinical practice can impact on a clinician’s confidence and skills.
The London & Kent, Surrey and Sussex SuppoRTT)program aims to support all PDs to safely and confidently return to training after a sustained period of absence. The program applies to all PDs absent for 3 months or more, regardless of the reason. Those absent for a shorter period may also opt in. Existing Return to work online resources can be found here.
Below is a list of resources primarily dedicated to supporting the progression of trainee postgraduate NHS healthcare professional. The services are confidential, offer impartial support and/or advice for those who need it.
Autistic Doctors International
CamDocUK (Association of Cameroonian Doctors in the UK)
APPNE ( Association of Pakistani Physicians of Northern Europe)
BAPIO (British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin)
Afro Caribbean Medical Mentors
Disabled Doctors' Network (DDN)
GLADD (Gay & Lesbian Doctors and Dentists Association)
MANSAG (Medical Association of Nigerians across Great Britain)
Disability equality in medicine