Table 1

The ECP programme structure (18 weeks is divided in to three blocks of six weeks with assessments at the end of each block)

Weeks 1–6Weeks 7–12Weeks 13–18
Six week block; theory weighted with some placementsSix weeks’ practice with six study days and action learning sets in practiceSix weeks’ practice with six study days and action learning sets in practice
OSCE, and multiple choiceEssay, portfolioPractice competence, portfolio and essay