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[Physicians in training in general practice want mentors].

Bente Nielsen1, Charlotte Tulinius

  • 1Central Forskningsenhed for Almen Praksis, Afdeling for Almen Medicin, Københavns Universitet, Blegdamsvej 3, DK-2200 København N. bente.nielsen@dadlnet.dk

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|October 9, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Trainee success in specialist family medicine training hinges on feeling welcome and establishing a dialogue of equals with trainers. Mismatched expectations often hinder the educational relationship, emphasizing the need for clear communication and mentorship.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Family Medicine Training
  • Mentorship in Healthcare

Context:

  • Danish specialist training in family medicine mandates increased general practice education.
  • This study explores trainee perspectives on factors influencing the trainer-trainee educational relationship.

Purpose:

  • To describe factors affecting the educational relationship in specialist family medicine training from the trainee viewpoint.
  • To identify key elements for successful mentorship in general practice.

Summary:

  • Successful educational relationships require trainees to feel welcome, have successful initial interviews, and experience readily available supervision tailored to their learning style and competency.
  • Establishing a dialogue of equals and providing positive feedback are crucial; differing expectations between trainers and trainees frequently impede success.

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  • While trainees desire mentors, successful mentorship depends on trainers' role perception and potentially on Danish professional values.

    • Impact:

    • Provides insights into optimizing the training environment for future family physicians.
    • Highlights the importance of aligning trainer and trainee expectations for effective medical education.
    • Informs the development of mentorship programs in specialist general practice training.