New edition of Tomorrow's Doctors

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Curriculum Development
• Professional Practice

Background:

• The General Medical Council (GMC) published "Tomorrow's Doctors" in 1993, significantly influencing UK medical school curricula.
• Subsequent monitoring (1995-2001) identified areas for improvement in implementing the original guidance.
• Educational theory and research advancements necessitated a revision of the existing framework.

Purpose of the Study:

• To update the GMC's framework for undergraduate medical education in the UK.
• To incorporate recent developments in educational theory and research.
• To address practical issues identified during the monitoring of medical schools.

Main Methods:

• Revision of the "Tomorrow's Doctors" guidance document.
• Consideration of findings from two rounds of monitoring visits to UK medical schools.
• Integration of current educational research and best practices.

Main Results:

• The revised "Tomorrow's Doctors" places professional practice principles at the core of medical training.
• The updated guidance clearly outlines the required outcomes for all medical graduates.
• The document provides a contemporary framework for undergraduate medical education.

Conclusions:

• The revised GMC guidance offers a robust framework for contemporary medical education.
• Emphasis on professional practice ensures graduates meet evolving healthcare needs.
• The updated outcomes provide clear standards for medical school curricula.