{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: In praise of postgraduate career clinics: Translating health professionals' willingness to engagement.
{Author}: Redwood T;Ward A;Ali T;Poole C;O'Dell C;Rebaudo D;
{Journal}: Nurs Open
{Volume}: 11
{Issue}: 2
{Year}: 2024 Feb
{Factor}: 1.942
{DOI}: 10.1002/nop2.2113
{Abstract}: <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>To capture and retain healthcare staff in postgraduate courses relevant to individual career aspirations, service requirements and continuous practice development (CPD) within an English UK university.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Two virtual career clinics for postgraduate practitioners to engage in CPD offers within the university. An online post-enrolment online survey to explore their experiences of engagement with the university.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Mixed: qualitative and quantitative methods. Engaging 10 participants attended the career clinics, and 42 participants with an online survey.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>The career clinics were well received by participants who mapped CPD requirements and individual career aspirations. The surveys exposed challenges with marketing and enrolment; however, these were mitigated with support. Four recommendations are presented within this paper applicable to the international postgraduate education of all health practitioners.