BOLTON GPST2 EDUCATION PROGRAMME
GPST2 Trainees in Bolton have protected time for teaching on Tuesday afternoons at 2pm in the Education Centre at Royal Bolton Hospital. The Programme is run by Nick Pendleton with support from expert guest speakers. The sessions aim to cover the GP Curriculum and are also based on learning needs expressed by the group. The sessions run along side a programme of Communication Skills sessions led by Julian Tomkinson and Helen Wall. Trainees attend these during their ST2 GP and GP Plus posts (see Communication Skills Training in ST2 page).
Medical Statistics Resources
Link to 2017-18 Programme Medical Statistics Presentation
For the Mathematically Minded:
Link to Stats_Handout_2_(MEHDI_FARD_ST3)
For Non-Mathematicians:
Link to Stats_Handout_1_(PENDLETON)
Qualitative Research Methodology:
Link to Qualitative research methodology
Useful Links:
Link to 2019 Antibiotic Guidance (GMMMG): http://gmmmg.nhs.uk/docs/guidance/Item-2-1b-GM-Antimicrobial-guidelines-August-2019-v6-0.pdf
Link to When Should I Worry? – Advice Leaflet for Parents
Link to Infection_control_in_schools guidance
Link to infection control in schools guidance poster: http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/Guidance_on_infection_control_in%20schools_poster.pdf
THE 2019/20 ST2 EDUCATION PROGRAMME DIARY
3rd September 2019: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
Link to ST2 intro 2019.20
17th September 2019: Palliative Care Topic (Dr Laura Edwards, Bolton Hospice)
Link to Nausea and Vomiting
1st October 2019: Mental Health and 25 AKT questions (Dr Nick Pendleton)
Link to Mental Health Oct 2019
22nd October 2019: Physical Activity in Clinical Practice (Dr Emma Pimlott, PHE)
30 October 2019: AKT Exam Sitting
Information about the AKT Exam: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/training-exams/mrcgp-exams-overview/mrcgp-applied-knowledge-test-akt.aspx
5th November 2019: Respiratory Problems (Dr Andrew Thurston)
Link to Respiratory Medicine in General Practice – 2019 update
19th November 2019: Psychosomatic Illness and Chronic Pain (Dr Damien Herron)
Link to Functional Illness in Primary Care
Link to Top Tips for Medically Unexplained Symptoms
3rd December 2019: Managing Uncertainty (Dr Damien Herron)
Link to Managing Uncertainty
17th December 2019: Learning from Cancer Case Studies (Dr Nick Pendleton)
Link to ST2 Cancer Education 2019
Link to DIAGNOSTIC_SAFETY_NETTING
Link to Conservative Party Manifesto
21st January 2020: Genetics and Genomics (Dr Glenda Beaman, University of Manchester)
Link to GENOMICS_GENETICS IN HEALTHCARE_GP
29th January 2020: AKT Exam Sitting
18th February 2020: MSK (Ana Toole)
3rd March 2020: Asylum Seekers Healthcare (Dr Sarah Kiely)
17th March 2020: Diabetes (Dr Kamran Khan)
31st March 2020: 21st Century GP (Dr Ishani Patel)
Easter Break
28th April 2020: Breastfeeding Training (Dr Rebecca Cruikshank) and Dr Nick Pendleton (Topic TBC)
29th April 2020: AKT Exam Sitting
12th May 2020: How to deal with Coroner’s Court – From Fear to Fact (Dr Raj Manghnani)
26th May 2020: Research in Practice (Dr Maria Ahmed, NIHR GM Clinical Research Network)
9th June 2020: Writing Witness Statements for the Coroner based on Mock Clinical Case Records (Dr Raj Manghnani)
23rd June 2020: Practical Skills for Attending Inquests at Coroners Court (Dr Raj Manghnani)
7th July 2020: ST2 Education Session (Dr Nick Pendleton)
THE 2018/19 ST2 EDUCATION PROGRAMME DIARY [Completed]
4th September 2018: Introduction to the Programme & AKT Questions 1 – 25 (Dr Nick Pendleton)
18th September 2018: Headache (Dr Nick Pendleton)
2nd October 2018: Patients with Suspected Cancer Symptoms (Dr Nick Pendleton)
16th October 2018: Mental Health (Dr Nick Pendleton)
6th November 2018: AKT Questions, Consultation Video, Small Group Task (Dr Nick Pendleton)
20th November 2018: Respiratory Problems (Dr Andrew Thurston)
4th December 2018: Physical Activity in Clinical Practice (Dr Emma Pimlott, PHE)
15th January 2019: Asylum Seekers Healthcare (Dr Sarah Kiely)
19th February 2019: Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
5th March 2019: Medical Statistics for the AKT (Antonia Marsden & Matt Gittins – Manchester University)
19th March 2019: CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED – 21stCenturyGP (Dr Ishani Patel)
9th April 2019: Breastfeeding Training for GP Trainees (Chris Jordan)
7th May 2019: Men’s Health topic and The ST3 Year Ahead/CSA Exam (Dr Nick Pendleton)
21st May 2019: Preparing for the CSA (Dr Nabeel Arshad)
4th June 2019: Coroner’s Inquests ‘From Fear to Fact’ (Dr Raj Manghnani)
18th June 2019: Communication Skills (Dr Raj Manghnani)
2nd July 2019: 21stCenturyGP (Dr Ishani Patel)
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The ST2 2017/18 EDUCATION PROGRAMME DIARY [Completed]
5th September 2017: Introduction to the Programme & AKT Questions 1 – 25 (Dr Nick Pendleton)
19th September 2017: Headache (Dr Nick Pendleton)
3rd October 2017: Patients with Suspected Cancer Symptoms (Dr Nick Pendleton)
17th October 2017: Mental Health (Dr Nick Pendleton)
31st October 2017: Womens Health (Dr Helen Wall)
14th November 2017: Diabetes (Dr Becky Lund)
28th November 2017: Medical Statistics (Antonia Marsden and Matt Gittins)
12th December 2017: Palliative Care (Dr Helen Fryer, Dr Clare Peddie and Macmillan Team) AT BOLTON HOSPICE
16th January 2018: Men’s Health topic (Dr Nick Pendleton)
20th February 2018: GPs and the Coroner (Dr Laura Barnfield)
6th March 2018: Asthma (Michaela Bowden)
20th March 2018: Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
17th April 2018: Communication Skills 1 (Dr Rajiv Manghnani, PLL)
1st May 2018: Working Smarter Not Harder – Tech to Support You (Ishani Patel, Lantum)
15th May 2018: COPD (Michaela Bowden)
29th May 2018: Communication Skills 2 (Dr Rajiv Manghnani, PLL), The ST3 Year (Dr Nick Pendleton)
12th June 2018: Physical Activity in Clinical Practice (Dr Emma Pimlott, PHE)
26th June 2018: Ethics (Dr Laura Barnfield)
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The 2016/17 ST2 EDUCATION PROGRAMME DIARY [completed]
Link to: ST2 sessions collated Feedback 2017
6th September 2016: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
20th September 2016: Headache Workshop (Dr Nick Pendleton)
4th October 2016: Patients with Suspected Cancer Symptoms (Dr Nick Pendleton)
18th October 2016: Mental Health Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
1st November 2016: COPD (Michaela Bowden)
15th November 2016: Medical Statistics (Antonia Marsden and Matt Gittins)
29th November 2016: Physical Activity in Clinical Practice (Public Health England)
13th December 2016: Palliative Care (Dr Helen Fryer, Dr Laura Barnfield and Macmillan Team) AT BOLTON HOSPICE
17th January 2017: Eyes and Ears (Dr Helen Wall)
7th February 2017: Professionalism (Dr Greg Dollman, MDDUS)
21st February 2017: Palliative Care Prescribing and Emergencies (Dr Laura Barnfield)
7th March 2017: Asthma (Michaela Bowden)
21st March 2017: Womens Health Topic 1 (Dr Helen Wall)
4th April 2017: MPS: Consent and Chaperone Training (Jasmit Harrar)
2nd May 2017: Allergy (Dr Heidi Northover)
16th May 2017: GPs and the Coroner (Dr Laura Barnfield)
30th May 2017: Patients with Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
13th June 2017: The Year Ahead and the CSA Exam (Dr Nick Pendleton)
Link to CLINICAL CURRICULUM AREAS
Link to 
Link to Guide-to-how-the-CSA-is-marked
Link to CSA Marking – Grade Descriptors
End of Programme
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The 2015/16 ST2 Education Programme [completed]
Link to ST2 PROGRAMME FEEDBACK st2-sessions-feedback-2016
1st September 2015: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
15th September 2015: Headache (Dr Nick Pendleton)
6th October 2015: Eyes and Ears (Dr Helen Wall)
20th October 2015: Patients with Suspected Cancer Symptoms (Dr Nick Pendleton)
28th October 2015: AKT Exam
3rd November 2015: Physical Activity in Clinical Practice (Public Health England)
17th November 2015: COPD (Michaela Bowden)
1st December 2015: MPS: Consent and Chaperone Training (Jasmit Harrar) Cancelled due to Industrial Action
5th January 2015: AKT Exam Question Practice / Analysing Consultation Videos (Dr Nick Pendleton)
19th January 2016: MDDUS: Professionalism (Dr Caroline Osborne-White)
27th January 2016: AKT Exam
16th February 2016: MPS: Consent and Chaperone Training (Jasmit Harrar)
1st March 2016: Women’s Health Topic 1 (Dr Helen Wall)
15th March 2016: Women’s Health Topic 2 (Dr Helen Wall)
5th April 2016: Patients with Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
19th April 2016: Asthma (Michaela Bowden)
27th April 2016: AKT Exam
3rd May 2016: Dermatology (Nicola Broad)
17th May 2016: Men’s Health (Dr David Harniess)
31st May 2016: Complaints (Gregory Dollman, MDDUS)
14th June 2016: Assessment of Lower Limb Orthopaedic Problems (Practical Session) – Mr Sunil D’Souza
28th June 2016: Preparing for the CSA and ‘The Year Ahead’ (Dr Nick Pendleton)
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The 2014/15 ST2 Programme [Completed]
2nd September 2014: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
16th September 2014: Patients with Suspected Cancer (Dr Nick Pendleton)
30th September 2014: Men’s Health (Dr Nick Pendleton)
14th October 2014: Eyes and Ears (Dr Helen Wall)
28th October 2014: Patients with Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
11th November 2014: Confidentiality and Consent (Dr Caroline Osborne-White)
25th November 2014: Diabetes – Part 1 (Dr Nick Pendleton)
9th December 2014: COPD (Michaela Bowden)
6th January 2015: Lower Limb Orthopaedic Conditions (Dr Khawer Ayoub)
20th January 2015: Asthma (Michaela Bowden)
28th January 2015: AKT Exam
17th February 2015: Palliative Care (Dr Barbara Downes)
3rd March 2015: Headache Workshop (Dr Nick Pendleton)
17th March 2015: Women’s Health (Dr Helen Wall)
21st April 2015: Genetics (Dr David Harniess)
29th April 2015: AKT Exam
5th May 2015: Medical Management of Diabetes (Dr Ian Hamer)
19th May 2015: No session – Hospital Perfect Week
2nd June 2015: Patients with Mental Health Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
16th June 2015: HRT and the Menopause (Dr Helen Wall)
30th June 2015: ‘The Year Ahead’ and review of teaching programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
28th October 2015: AKT Exam
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The 2013/14 ST2 Programme [COMPLETED]
3rd September 2013: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
17th September 2013: Patients with Gastrointestinal Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
1st October 2013: Patients with Mental Health Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
15th October 2013: Men’s Health (Dr Nick Pendleton)
29th October 2013: Assessing and Managing the Patient with Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
12th November 2013: Dermatology (Dr Lyn Wardman)
26th November 2013: Cardiology (Dr Kathryn Rothwell)
10th December 2013: The Consultation (Dr Nick Pendleton)
7th January 2014: Diabetes 1 (Dr Nick Pendleton)
21st January 2014: Women’s Health (Dr Helen Wall)
11th February 2014: Ethical Dilemmas – The Practical Application of Consent and Confidentiality (MDDUS)
25th February 2014: Rheumatology Theme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
11th March 2014: Respiratory Topic (Michaela Bowden)
25th March 2014: Diabetes 2 (Dr Ian Hamer)
1st April 2014: Palliative Care (Bolton Hospice Team)
30th April 2014 AKT Exam
6th May 2014: Patients with Suspected Cancer (Dr Nick Pendleton)
20th May 2014: Eyes and Ears (Dr Helen Wall)
3rd June 2014: Sexual Health (Dr Sahar Dawson)
17th June 2014: Clinical Topic TBC and The Year Ahead (Dr Nick Pendleton)
29th October 2014: AKT Exam
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PREVIOUS PROGRAMMES 2010 – 2013
The 2012/13 ST2 Programme [COMPLETED]
4th September 2012: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
18th September 2012: Assessing and Managing the Patient with Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
2nd October 2012: Diabetes 1 – Diagnosis and First Steps in Management (Dr Nick Pendleton)
16th October 2012: Ethical Dilemmas (Dr Malcolm Brown)
30th October 2012: Gastrointestinal Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
13th November 2012: Breast Problems (Barbara Seddon, RBH FT Breast Service)
27th November 2012: Dermatology (Dr Lyn Wardman)
4th December 2012: The Consultation (Dr Nick Pendleton) 4pm start time followed by Meal Out (6.45 at The Retreat)
8th January 2013: Consultations with Children (Dr Nick Pendleton)
15th January 2013: Complaints and Case Studies (MDDUS)
29th January 2013: Knee and Shoulder Problems (Graham Lockett & Kevin Doyle)
30th January 2012: AKT Exam
12th February 2013: Patients with Neurological Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
26th February 2013: Men’s Health (Dr Nick Pendleton)
12th March 2013: Women’s Health (Dr Sheetal Saggar)
9th April 2013: Asthma (Dave Burns – Respiratory Education UK)
23rd April 2013: Medical Management of Diabetes (Dr Ian Hamer)
1st May 2013: AKT Exam
7th May 2013: ENT (Dr Malcolm Brown and Mr Chris Lobo)
21st May 2013: Patients with Mental Health Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
4th June 2013: Palliative Care (Andrew Fletcher/Tim Jackson)
11th June 2013: Ophthalmology (Miss Kath Smyth)
25th June 2013: COPD 2-3pm, 3-4pm Review of Programme and Where next? (NP)
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The 2011/12 ST2 Programme [COMPLETED]
30th August 2011: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
20th September 2011: Cardiovascular Care (Dr Nick Pendleton)
4th October 2011: Ethical Dilemmas (Dr Malcolm Brown)
11th October 2011: Mental Health & Illness (Dr Nick Pendleton)
25th October 2011: Respiratory Medicine in Primary Care (Dr Tarek Bakht)
1st November 2011: Diabetes 1 – Diagnosis & First Steps in Management (Dr Nick Pendleton)
15th November 2011: Palliative Care (Dr Barbara Downes)
22nd November 2011: Gastrointestinal Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
6th December 2011: Sexual Health and Meal Out (start time of 4pm and meal venue La Scala, 6.30pm)
20th December 2011: The Consultation (Dr Nick Pendleton)
17th January 2012: Neurological Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
31st January 2012: Primary Care Paediatrics (Dr Nick Pendleton)
14th February 2012: CKD (Juliet Bell), Statistics for Non-Mathematicians (Dr Nick Pendleton)
28th February 2012: ENT (Dr Malcolm Brown & Mr Chris Lobo) 1.30 start
13th March 2012: Travel Medicine (Norma Evans)
3rd April 2012: Assessing and Managing the Patient with Back Pain (Dr Nick Pendleton)
10th April 2012: Dermatology (Dr Lyn Wardman)
24th April 2012: No Session
25th April 2012: AKT
8 May 2012: Breast Problems – Phil Walker (Bolton Breast Service)
22nd May 2012: Ophthalmology (Kath Smyth)
29th May 2012: Diabetes 2 (Dr Ian Hamer)
19th June 2012: Women’s Health (Dr Bev Hall)
26th June 2012: Medico-Legal Case Studies (MDDUS)
2011/12 Programme Finishes
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The 2010/11 Programme [COMPLETED]
7th September 2010: Introduction to the Programme (Dr Nick Pendleton)
21st September 2010: Anxiety & Depression (Dr Nick Pendleton)
28th September 2010: Diabetes 1- Diagnosis & First Steps in Management (Dr Nick Pendleton)
19th October 2010: Ophthalmology for GPs (Dr Stephen Doyle)
2nd November 2010: Respiratory Problems 1 (Dr Tarek Bakht)
9th November 2010: Neurological Problems (Dr Nick Pendleton)
23rd November 2010: Gastrointestinal Problems in Primary Care (Dr Nick Pendleton)
14th December 2010: Sexual Health (Dr Stuart Shaw)
21st December 2010: The Consultation (Dr Nick Pendleton)
11th January 2011: Ethics in Primary Care (Dr Malcolm Brown)
25th January 2011: Palliative Care (Dr Barbara Downes)
8th February 2011: Primary Care Paediatrics (Dr Nick Pendleton)
22nd February 2011: Respiratory Problems 2. How to Do & Interpret Spirometry (Dr Tarek Bakht)
1st March 2011: Chronic Kidney Disease (Juliet Bell) / Statistics for Non-Mathematicians (Nick Pendleton)
22nd March 2011: Women’s Health (Dr Mary Ward)
29th March 2011: Cardiovascular Care (Dr Nick Pendleton)
19th April 2011: Dermatology (Nicola Broad)
3rd May 2011: No Session
10th May 2011: Diabetes 2 – Therapeutics (Louise Hilton, Bolton Diabetes Centre)
7th June 2011: DOPS Afternoon
14th June 2011: GP Commissioning & Changes in the NHS (Dr George Ogden)
21st June 2011: Travel Medicine (Norma Evans)
2010/11 Programme Finished