What records you need to keep

Portfolio

CMSA FCEM portfolio lists what is required. Click here to download latest version.

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The blueprints outline the curriculum and therefore the knowledge registrars need to obtain during their four years.

Documents required for each rotation

For each EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT rotation a mid block assessment needs to be completed by the head of department mid-way through your rotation.

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However, at the end of EVERY rotation (ED or external) you will need to get the head of department to complete the following:

Page 9 of the portfolio

Page 24 of the portfolio

Page 25 of the portfolio

The mid block assessment (ONLY ED BLOCKS)

Logbook

You will need to keep a logbook of all patients you see throughout your reg time. This includes procedures you have performed.

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Procedures of note:

Procedures that need to be recorded are found on pages 18-21 of the portfolio

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Information that must be captured:

Date, Patient's Hospital Number, Age, Procedure, Supervised/Unsupervised/Assisted, Diagnosis

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Options of how best to capture:

Excel spreadsheet on your phone -update daily

Log box

Google forms that you make yourself 

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PMDS

Performance Management Development System (PMDS) is conducted biannually. It is an assessment of your performance during your registrar training and looks at your block evaluations, MMed progress and courses completed in addition to skills demonstrated over time.

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Read this attached document on how best to prepare for PMDS.

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PMDS is graded according to this rubric.