AHP resources
This page contains resources specifically developed to assist AHP colleagues to implement GM Synergy
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GM Synergy Re-fresh
The GM Synergy model has had a refresh following an extensive evaluation, we held a launch event in October 2020 and you can find the slides used in the presentation together with a recording of the event below. Slide deck from the launch event
GM Synergy Evaluation
A comprehensive evaluation of the GM Synergy model was led by Professor Jackie Leigh, the executive summary and full report are included below. learning from the evaluation has taken place and is informing our refresh of the model.
GM Synergy placement survival guide
This guide has been written by students from the four GM Universities for students who have been allocated a GM Synergy placement Student Survival Guide (Jan18)
GM Synergy Project Placement guidance – The Four what’s and how
WHAT is it? GM Synergy is based on the CLiP™ model (Collaborative learning in Practice) developed by the University of East Anglia and is based on the concept of coaching compared to mentoring to enhance the confidence, competence and performance of students through the hands on care. The coaching approach to practice learning adopts a […]
Assessment and Quality Assurance remain unchanged
Each student will be allocated a named mentor/Assessor for assessment purposes and sign off Placement still requires to meet the Educational audit outcomes Principles of assessment remain unchanged Trust / HEI / NMC protocols and procedures must be followed Staffing levels remain unchanged Individual learning outcomes remain unchanged
Background to the GM Synergy project
The GM Synergy project has its foundations in the University of East Anglia’s CLiP™ model (Collaborative learning in Practice) based on the concept of coaching compared to mentoring to enhance the confidence, competence and performance of students through hands-on care. The coaching approach to practice learning adopts a stronger focus toward self-directed learning and personal […]
Key GM Synergy Project milestones to date
Development of steering group and sub-groups The steering group was established in November 2016, with representation from Trusts, Universities and The North-West Placement Development Network. The following sub-groups were formed to facilitate the development and implementation of the project across Greater Manchester: Evidence base Communications and marketing Governance Coaching University of East Anglia Train the […]