The MMC programme was introduced to specialist training in 2007. Successful completion of this programme enables the trainee to obtain the certificate of completion of training (CCT) and gives them eligibility to apply for consultant posts.
This study examines the career intentions and progress of the first paediatric trainees on MMC over seven years. The report provides valuable information to workforce planning.
Executive summary from part 4 of the study
In light of key challenges faced by the paediatric workforce, the MMC cohort study aims to provide a better understanding of paediatric trainees’ career intentions and progress. This will produce support for the College, NHS providers and commissioners to improve training programmes and ensure paediatric trainees are better prepared for their future career. This report will add evidence to the developing RCPCH workforce strategy.
The RCPCH sent a questionnaire to all trainees who began training in paediatrics in 2007 after approximately 1 year of training (part 1), after 3 years of training (part 2)Â and after 5 years of training (part 3). The 4th part of this survey took place after their 7th year of training.
2007 was the first year that trainees could enter run-through training after the introduction of MMC. The cohort would have been through the foundation year pilot schemes which may have affected the behaviour of this group and makes those trainees unique in their career development.
A survey was sent using SurveyMonkey to the whole cohort, apart from those who stated they had left paediatric training to work in a different medical specialty or a different career in their previous responses. This report presents the findings of part 4 of the study.
Download executive summaries and full reports for each part of the cohort study below. Other related reports can also be downloaded below.Â