The good apprentice in medical education
Dale Sheehan1, Warwick Bagg, Wayne de Beer
1Medical Education and Training Unit, Canterbury District Health Board, LGF Parkside, Christchurch Hospital, Private Bag, Christchurch, New Zealand. dale.sheehan@cdhb.govt.nz
Abstract:
This paper targets both current apprentices and their supervisors drawing on current research to answer the following questions. What is apprenticeship and what are the key elements? What is a good apprentice and what can an intern or registrar do to assist their own learning and development? It takes a pragmatic approach and seeks to assist apprentices and their supervisors by attending closely to what is practicable, realistic, expedient and convenient; articulating this and laying it out as clearly as possible.
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