Table 1

Severn Deanery induction and refresher scheme activity — 2007–2012

Time away from UK general practice, years
2–55–10>10
Total Number Assessed171713
Competent510
Shortened scheme761
Full Scheme494
Fail118
  • MPL = medical performers list. Competent = passed comfortably with good scores in all domains. Letter of support for return to MPL. Shortened scheme = borderline result. Short, typically 6–13 week, attachment to training practice with workplace based assessments (WPBAs) before letter of support for return to MPL. Full scheme = weak scores with extensive learning needs. Full training programme (6 months) and comprehensive WPBAs before letter of support for return to MPL. Fail = learning needs beyond the scheme's capacity and patient safety standards for supervised practice.