A new era in psychiatric training and assessment

Abstract

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is well on the way to introducing its new curriculum and revised Membership (MRCPsych) examinations and assessments, in line with the requirements of the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board. The new structures might encourage trainees to ask themselves how and why they are studying and learning. Organisers of local MRCPsych courses will need to tailor their courses to fit these new structures, and this might be an optimum time for the College to consider whether it should take a more formal role in approving courses and judging trainees' participation in them.