Innovative training posts: trust-attached general practice registrars

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• General Practice Training
• Primary and Secondary Care Integration

Background:

• Traditional General Practice (GP) SHO education lacks sufficient contact with general practice during hospital years.
• GP trainees perceive traditional training negatively due to variable quality, service demands, and inadequate educational support.
• Existing training models present challenges for GP SHO development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To pilot an innovative training program for GP SHOs.
• To address identified shortcomings in traditional GP SHO education.
• To evaluate an integrated primary and secondary care training model.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a pilot innovative training program for GP SHOs.
• Focus on integrated training between primary and secondary care settings.
• Evaluation of trainee reception and program success.

Main Results:

• The pilot program was found to be popular among trainees.
• The integrated training posts were deemed successful.
• The program effectively bridged primary and secondary care experiences during SHO years.

Conclusions:

• Innovative training posts enhance opportunities for GP training.
• Further development and monitoring of these integrated posts are recommended.
• This model offers a valuable alternative to traditional GP SHO training structures.