Over the past year the YPHSIG training group leads, Dr Becky Sands and Dr Naomi Jones, have been leading the development of the Special Study Module in Young People's Health for use by paediatricians in training. This competency framework has been developed for trainees in general and community paediatrics who have an interest in young people's health. It is hoped that the modules will provide trainees with a framework to develop special knowledge and skills and contribute to a career long interest in young people's health and a commitment to lead in the development and delivery of health services for young people. The modules add to the experience and competencies attained by completion of level three training in general paediatrics. Completing the module does not change the confirmation of completion of training (CCT) and trainees will receive a CCT in paediatrics or community paediatrics however the additional skills and experience will provide the trainee with attributes which will be attractive to trusts seeking to develop quality health services for young people.
Implementation of the Special Study Modules
The modules are being introduced as a pilot. The RCPCH will be seeking feedback from the Trainees, Educational Supervisors, Schools of Paediatrics, CSAC's and potentially in the future from Employers, NHS Trusts and Regional networks.
This will look at :
- Need for training in this module.
- Addition or omission of competences unique to the module.
- Feasibility of delivering the module within Level 3 General Paediatric training.
- Usefulness of the standards for training for the module.
- Outcomes of trainees undertaking the module.
- Need for revision of the competences.
- Need for further assessment.
YPHSIG members are leading the development of a number of pilot sites across the UK including in the following deaneries:
If you are a training programme director or head of school and would be interested in developing a training pilot in your deanery please contact Dr Damian Wood damian.wood@nuh.nhs.uk | 
