Current Paediatrics
Volume 15, Issue 6 , Pages 516-522, November 2005

Appraisal for career grade paediatricians

  • Alistair Thomson

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, Cheshire CW 1 4QJ, UK.

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, 50 Hallam St, London, UK

Summary 

Appraisal for career-grade medical staff is an annual process that leads to an agreed personal developmental plan (PDP). The PDP sets the agenda for medical and personal learning for the forthcoming year. This article outlines the process, its advantages and problems and offers advice on how paediatricians can maximise its benefits for themselves.

Keywords: Appraisal, Personal development planning, Continuing professional development

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PII: S0957-5839(05)00075-8

doi:10.1016/j.cupe.2005.07.006

Current Paediatrics
Volume 15, Issue 6 , Pages 516-522, November 2005

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