Springboard - a course aimed to address clinical and non-clinical concerns of physicians returning to practice

A high proportion of physicians in London take time out of training for a number of reasons, including parental leave, health-related absence and approved learning opportunities in research, education and leadership. While out of programme, trainees may feel a loss of momentum with regard to career progression and/or a sense of professional isolation. On returning to practice, trainees may feel ‘out of touch’ with advances in practice and clinical developments which may, in turn, lead to a perceived lack of competence in what may be ‘dormant’ generic and specialty knowledge and …