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  • Advancing medical education in a mental health trust: residents’ and medical students’ perspectives: qualitative study

  • Bruce Tamilson, Michelle Keag
  • Journal:
    BJPsych Bulletin , FirstView
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    16 April 2026, pp. 1-7
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  • Aims and method

    This study aimed to explore the educational experiences of medical students and psychiatry residents within a large mental health trust, identifying areas for improvement. A qualitative methodology using four focus groups was employed, grouped by training level: medical students, foundation doctors, core psychiatry residents and higher-specialty residents. Discussions were guided by a standardised topic guide and analysed thematically.

    Results

    Participants highlighted key issues including induction length and quality, access to written information, rota gaps and inadequate facilities; challenges in achieving psychotherapy competencies, teaching inconsistency, lack of supervision and insufficient development of non-clinical skills were also noted.

    Clinical implications

    Enhancement of induction, supervision, psychotherapy training and non-clinical skills development can significantly improve psychiatric education. Addressing structural and systemic issues will strengthen trainee experience and support high-quality patient care.