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1General Practice and Primary Care, University of Glasgow, 1 Horselethill Road, Glasgow G12 9LX, UK. g.c.m.watt@clinmed.gla.ac.uk.
Abstract:
Academic general practice and primary care is thriving in both the UK and Ireland, as judged by the content and vibrancy of the main annual scientific meetings of the discipline in the two countries. Problems and challenges abound, but the long-term trend is one of steady growth, with gradual increases in capacity and activity. Contributions to undergraduate medical education and to multidisciplinary professional development, and achievements in the UK University Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) show what the discipline is capable of. A major challenge remains the creation and funding of appropriate academic career structures in academic general practice and primary care, removing the current financial disincentives, uncertainties and problems in acquiring both clinical and academic experience. With increased numbers of clinical and non-clinical academics working in general practice and primary care, the discipline is set to play an important role in health service development in both the UK and Ireland.
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