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Continuing medical education for general practitioners in North Devon.

R D Abernethy1

  • 1North Devon Medical Centre, North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple, UK.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
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A new continuing medical education system was established for general practice principals in a semi-rural region. This model emphasizes a dedicated

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • General Practice
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • Continuing medical education (CME) is crucial for healthcare professionals.
  • Established general practitioners (Principals) require tailored educational programs.
  • Semi-rural areas face unique challenges in delivering consistent medical education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the establishment of a CME system for established Principals in a semi-rural area.
  • To identify key components for a successful regional CME program.
  • To outline a model for sustainable medical education in primary care settings.

Main Methods:

  • Described the implementation of a CME system.
  • Highlighted the necessity of a 'link man' within each general practice.
  • Detailed the collaborative roles of clinical tutors, course organizers, and regional advisors.

Main Results:

  • A functional CME system was successfully established.
  • The 'link man' role proved essential for program delivery.
  • A cohesive regional educational policy was developed through collaboration.

Conclusions:

  • A collaborative, practice-based approach is effective for CME in semi-rural settings.
  • The 'link man' model facilitates the integration of educational activities into general practice.
  • This system provides a framework for ongoing professional development for established Principals.

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