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General practice training environment and its impact on preparedness
Sharon Wiener-Ogilvie1, Jenny Bennison2, Victor Smith2
1NHS Education Scotland, South East Deanery, Department of General Practice and School of Education, University of Edinburgh, Westport 102, West Port, Edinburgh EH3 9DN, Scotland, UK. Sharon.Wiener-Ogilvie@nes.scot.nhs.uk.
Summary
Preparedness for general practice (GP) involves confidence and adaptability. Inclusive training environments, fostering non-hierarchical relationships and tailored supervision, are crucial for better preparing GP trainees for practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- General Practice Training
Background:
- Preparedness for medical practice lacks a clear definition in educational literature.
- The impact of the training environment on preparedness remains poorly understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the meaning of preparedness for general practitioner (GP) trainees and newly qualified GPs.
- To examine how the training environment influences perceived preparedness.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interpretive approach utilizing 27 in-depth semi-structured interviews.
- Participants included 15 newly qualified GPs and 12 GP trainees.
Main Results:
- Preparedness is characterized by 'confidence' and 'adaptability'.
- Inclusive training practices with non-hierarchical relationships enhance trainee preparedness.
- Tailored supervision and guided decision-making by trainers boost trainee confidence and readiness for independent practice, aligning with situated learning theory.
Conclusions:
- Extending GP training duration alone is insufficient for adequate preparation.
- Prioritizing inclusive training environments is essential for improving GP trainee preparedness.
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