Get Rcs Ireland Structured Reference Form

Filling out the Rcs Ireland Structured Reference Form is an essential task in the assessment process for Higher Surgical Training. This guide will provide you with a clear understanding of how to complete this form efficiently and effectively.

Follow the steps to complete the form successfully.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to download the Structured Reference Form and open it in your preferred document editor.
2. In the first section, fill out the trainee details. Ensure that you accurately provide the trainee’s name, referee's name, hospital or specialty, and the rotation start and end dates.
3. Circle the appropriate period of assessment as per the instructions provided. This indicates the timeframe in which the trainee was assessed.
4. If multiple trainers assessed the trainee, ensure that a consensus opinion is reached and recorded in the designated section. All trainers involved should sign the form.
5. Evaluate the trainee's clinical skills by placing an ‘X’ in the box that corresponds to each criterion. Make use of the grading descriptors to assist you in the assessment.
6. Provide comments in the ‘Overall Comments’ section if you assign a ‘Poor’ or ‘Excellent’ rating. Detail the reasoning behind your assessment.
7. Complete the assessment on personal skills and relationships. Again, place an ‘X’ in the appropriate boxes for each criterion.
8. Finally, fill in the overall assessment rating, indicating the trainee’s suitability for Higher Surgical Training on a scale of 1 to 5.
9. Sign and date the form before submission. Ensure that the completed form is sent directly to the Surgical Training Office at RCSI.

Complete your forms online today to contribute to the assessment process effectively.