D5

D5: Less Than Full-time Training: Improving accessibility and trainee experiences 

Session speaker(s):
Dr Kathryn Speedy
Mrs Rachel Lee

Session objectives:

• What are the barriers to applying for LTFT and what can we do to remove these?
• What are trainees experiences of LTFT?
• What can we do to improve LTFT training experience for postgraduate medical and dental trainees?

Session summary:
In 2018 we surveyed all medical and dental trainees in Wales about Less Than Full-time Training (LTFT). We present the findings of the survey, changes made since and our recommendations for the future. The session will be interactive and we welcome sharing of participants’ own experiences and ideas.    

Session hosted by:
Health Education and Improvement Wales

Session theme:
Core values of medical educators

Target audience group:
Postgraduates
Managers
Administration

Target care sector:
Postgraduate training