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Educational expectations of GP trainers. A EURACT needs analysis
Dilek Guldal1, Adam Windak, Roar Maagaard
1Department of Family Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University Medical School, İzmir, Turkey. guldal.dilek@gmail.com
The European Journal of General Practice
|September 4, 2012
Summary
Family medicine educators need systematic training in teaching skills. A European project identified consistent educational needs across Europe, with depth varying by educator experience.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- General Practice Training
Background:
- The European Academy of Teachers in General Practice (EURACT) initiated a project to develop a European framework for general practice (GP) educator professional development.
- Existing literature suggests GP educators benefit from systematic training in supervision, feedback, assessment, and educational management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the educational needs and wants of novice and expert GP educators across Europe.
- To inform the development of a comprehensive 'training the trainers' program for GP educators.
Main Methods:
- A baseline survey was conducted among GP educators in five EU countries and Turkey.
- The survey collected data on perceived educational needs and desired training content.
Main Results:
- Educational needs regarding the content areas for training were largely consistent across Europe.
- The level and depth of knowledge required varied based on the educators' experience and expertise.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive training program with courses at three levels has been developed, addressing the diverse learning needs of GP educators.
- This program aims to enhance the professional development of general practice educators based on identified needs and prior EURACT course experiences.
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