New round of recruitment opens for VetGDP Peer Reviewers

We have opened up a new round of applications for VetGDP Advisers who have completed the online learning and are ideally supporting a graduate, to become Vet Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP) peer reviewers.

Peer reviewers play an integral role in the VetGDP, as they are responsible for reviewing and giving their feedback on completed e-portfolio submissions from graduates who are enrolled on the programme. This year we are particularly looking for peer reviewers who would be willing to review farm and mixed practice graduate e-portfolios.

The VetGDP e-portfolio allows veterinary graduates to reflect on their learning and monitor their progress throughout their first veterinary role. The main role of peer reviewers is to assess if a graduate is ready to be signed off as having completed the programme, following a review of their e-portfolio. This review considers the graduate’s reflections and feedback relating to each of the Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) that are relevant to their role, to ensure the appropriate success criteria have been met. If the criteria have not been met, peer reviewers will be able to give their feedback to help graduates meet the requirements they need to complete the programme.

Applicants need to be VetGDP Advisers, who have completed the online training, and ideally will themselves be providing support directly to a graduate in the workplace. Prospective peer reviewers can apply by logging into their RCVS My Account, registering their interest and choosing which of the following areas they would be interested in reviewing for: companion animal, farm animal, equine, mixed (any combination) or government. Peer Reviewers will also be able to claim £50 for every completed portfolio they provide feedback on.

Any questions about the peer reviewer role can be emailed to [email protected]