Introduction to VetGDP

Who is this Academy Live session for?

Veterinary surgeons completing their VetGDP. VetGDP advisors may also find this session useful. 

Overview

This session will explore the purpose and structure of the VetGDP and how this can support you. We will examine what Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are and how to apply EPAs within VetGDP. There will be an opportunity to ask recent graduates, advisors and peer-reviewers questions about the process. 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Identify the purpose and structure of the VetGDP and understand how it can support you   
• Apply Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) within VetGDP   

Session speakers

Jenny Soreskog-Turp, RCVS Lead for post graduate education

Jenny is the leading the postgraduate team at RCVS with a focus on life-long learning and advancing standards. She is responsible for implementing the outcomes based CPD requirement, including 1CPD and is leading the new clinical career pathway project. 

Britta Crawford, RCVS Senior Education Officer

Britta is a Senior Education Officer in the Education Team and leads on the VetGDP project. She is also secretary to the Education Committee. 

Academy Course Resources:

Please visit our RCVS Academy to access further information for each of these courses listed with additional content that you might find interesting.

RCVS Veterinary Graduate Development Programme.

FAQs

Participation

We invite participation in Academy Live sessions, welcoming questions and feedback throughout.

Registration

When registering to attend this session, please ensure you have completed the booking form in full.

Will the session be recorded?

Please note that this event will not be recorded.

What is expected of me during the session?

The session will be interactive, we will be using slido during the session, so please have your phones at the ready to take part

What happens if I can no longer attend the session?

Please contact the RCVS Events Team on events@rcvs.org.uk to cancel your place.