Candidates who have passed iMAP

 

Pass List

The full list of passed iMAP candidates can be found here: iMAP Passes 

 

Comments and feedback from passed iMAP candidates

 

Dr Una Duffy (Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire)

 

How did you find the process?

I thought it was quite straightforward. The information available on the website , particularly the Handbook, was very helpful. I found the portfolio was relatively easy to complete if approached methodically and consistently. Time needed to be devoted to it. I had help from the iMAP office when I had questions.

 

The study day was excellent. Marking was completed in a reasonable time period. The viva was challenging but interesting and not at all intimidating. Overall, I quite enjoyed the process !

 

What made you decide to undertake iMAP?

Regret that I had not taken MRCGP as a trainee.

My ex-trainer told me about iMAP and encouraged me.

Needed a new challenge. It fitted the bill.

 

What were the real challenges?

Nothing in particular. Devoting time to it and keeping up a momentum. Focusing on what was being asked and remembering the aims of each module.

 

Do you think your patients will benefit? If so, how?

Yes. The referral module has changed the way I write my letters, now aware of the check list from iMAP. It has made me more reflective. It has made me much more familiar with guidelines and how I use them.

 

More reflective prescribing. More reflection on my learning needs and what I gain from courses / reading etc.

I think it has definitely made me a better GP.

More prepared for revalidation.

Hopefully a better medical educator .

 

What do you feel are the benefits of RCGP membership?

I would like to become involved with my local faculty. My partners and many of my friends are “College people “ !

I feel better equipped for the future, whatever it brings for general practice ( I am involved in medical politics ).

Hopefully, membership is a sign that I have reached a certain standard. Now it is up to me to maintain that. New challenges !

 

 

Dr Alagaratnam Kangatharan (South London)

 

How did you find the process?

Very challenging - been in practice for nearly 10 yrs and principal for 9.5 yrs.  Feel I’m a better GP for undertaking the process – my decisions are much more evidence-based.

I found the whole process very enjoyable - course material very useful and there is a really supportive staff team at the surgery too, which helped a lot.

 

What made you decide to undertake iMAP?

Senior partner, who has been a member for years, recently retired and he persuaded me.

 

What were the real challenges?

Finding the time to collect the data. I also always found I was questioning myself.

 

Do you think your patients will benefit?  If so, how?

All my learning is now applied to my practice, and I’ve really refined my techniques.  I feel I have a more patient-centered approach and have already recommended iMAP to my colleagues - and a few have already applied.  We are now also considering undertaking QPA!

 

What do you feel are the benefits of RCGP membership?

I always followed the College’s work as an associate.  I am now following the website and eGP-based learning processes for CPD.

 

 

Dr Philip Koopowitz (East Anglia)

 

How did you find the process?

Initially I felt quite daunted by the process and was unsure that I would be able to deal with the volume of information required as well as being a full time GP. Once I started collecting data it became a lot easier. The next challenge was reflecting and interpreting the data. The website gave a good guide as to what was expected.

The oral exam was tough but fair.

In the end I would say that it was an education enhancing process.

 

What made you decide to undertake iMAP?

The lack of videos and MCQs

I felt , that as a trainer, I needed to have the MRCGP as all my future Registrars would have it.

 

What were the real challenges?

Setting aside time. Interpreting exactly what was required for some of the questions was a bit challenging. My learning style is less of a reflective one and I do find it difficult to record all my learning as I go along. This process is more geared towards those doctors who record everything they do – the filofax/PDA brigade.

 

Do you think your patients will benefit? If so, how?

I have become more aware of ensuring I respond immediately to PUNs.

 

What do you feel are the benefits of RCGP membership?

Recognition that I have attained a standard set by the college.

 

 

Dr Marianne Horsley (South East Thames)

 

How did you find the process?

The process was daunting at first but once I found the time to really think about it, the “answers” or thought processes required became apparent. It is very comprehensive. It was a luxury to be able to think more about what I am doing rather than just do it.

 

What made you decide to undertake iMAP?

To enable me to become a GP trainer.

For the purposes of self esteem.

As halfway through my GP career, it seemed a good time to reassess what I am doing and know it is up to date with what is required.

It will be useful for appraisal and revalidation.

 

What were the real challenges?

Finding the protected time to do it. Although it was daunting to start with, it became more interesting and obvious what was required as time went on.

 

Do you think your patients will benefit? If so, how?

Yes. Being more up to date with facts more clearly available in my head. Having studied issues (probity for example) recently, then I am more likely to recognise the situations were they are relevant and apply them.

 

What do you feel are the benefits of RCGP membership?

Receiving the BJGP.

Being eligible to undertake the deanery GP Educator Courses.

Self esteem.