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❓ FAQ

❓  Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re new to building and maintaining a portfolio as a non-training doctor, these common questions are the best place to start.

Let’s start by busting a myth. 🤯

Non-training doctors sometimes mistakenly think that by opting out of training they have opted out of the need for maintaining a portfolio that trainees face each year.

Sorry to break it to you, but that’s wrong!

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Non-training doctors need to maintain a portfolio for 2 reasons:

1️⃣  Keeping records of key documents, achievements, and development helps you prepare for your appraisal and ensures this runs smoothly and helps you stay on top of your personal development.

2️⃣  Keeping your own contemporaneous records throughout your career means that you always have access to important documents in the future, which may be essential when it comes to future job applications, training applications, tax returns, or revalidation.

Common Questions

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What is a medical portfolio?
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What should I include in my medical portfolio?
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Do I need to include ALL of this information?
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Should I have a digital or physical portfolio?
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What should my physical portfolio look like?
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Which digital portfolio platform should I use?
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What is considered evidence for a medical portfolio?
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What is a medical appraisal and revalidation?
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What actually happens in a medical appraisal meeting?
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How does a portfolio support my appraisal?
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How much evidence should I include in my portfolio for an appraisal?
If you have more questions about medical portfolios that aren’t answered here, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at support@messly.co.uk.