As a medical students you will be using eFolio as a reflective journal, as well as keeping a record of competencies for skills you acquire during your time at University.

Before you graduate it is a legal requirement that you provide documented evidence that you are competent in each of 32 practical procedures skills.

Skills Resources for medical students

There are a number of clinical skills resources on the UHS web site below. They are mainly powerpoints but you may find them useful.

Click here to access the UHS website

Resources for your reflective journal

If you are using your eFolio journal for reflection, you might like to try using the ‘SOAP’ template; it can help to order your thoughts and pull out all of the learning from a clinical experience.

You can also use it as a basis for discussion with peers, your personal tutor or in the Professionalism tutorials in the 2nd and 4th semesters of the BM5 course.

Click here to view the SOAP_Framework 2013

Additional FAQs for Medical Students

• What sign-off forms are required by the Assessments Team and what sign-off sheets need to be uploaded to eFolio?
• Why do I need to use eFolio to complete my skills and competencies?
• What competences do I need to get signed off? And what should I upload as evidence?
• How do I access my skills and competencies in eFolio?
• Can I scan other info which relates generally but not specifically to my skills and experience?
• Can I still access my eFolio after completing my medical degree?
• Can the same person sign you off three times for the same competency or are three different medical professionals required? And does this have to be at three different times/dates?
• How can I demonstrate that I have achieved competence in the 32 skills required by the GMC prior to graduation? What evidence do I need to provide?
• If I have been signed off in Year 3, why do I need to do it again in Year 5?
• Is the eFolio and completion of the skills and competencies log important? Do I have to do it?
• I’m in Year 3: Why can’t I just leave them all to Final Year?
• What competences do I need to demonstrate proficiency in?
• What if I don’t have all the details listed for the sign-off (eg no NMC/GMC registration number etc)?
• What should I do if I am struggling to gain experience in some skills (eg Blood Transfusions, Suturing, etc)
• What is the reflective journal for?
• What about my Personal Performance Development Review (PPDR)?
• Can I still access my eFolio after completing my medical degree?
• I need further help or have other questions about my skills and competencies
• Additional Resources