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Jun Jie Lim1, Samuel Birks1, Chris Roberts1
1Division of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine and Population Health, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
Investing in early-career medical education programs, like the UK's Specialised Foundation Programme (SFP), strategically develops future health professions educators and leaders. These programs enhance professional growth through mentorship and scholarly activities.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Medical Education
- Clinician-Educator Development
Background:
- Early-career development is crucial for health professions education.
- The UK's Specialised Foundation Programme (SFP) is a national initiative.
- Aspiring clinician-educators, scholars, and leaders require targeted support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the design and impact of the UK's SFP.
- To offer practical guidance for early-career doctors in medical education.
- To discuss the SFP's role in professional development.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on early-career medical education.
- Analysis of insights from SFP trainees.
- Examination of programme structure, mentorship, and scholarly activities.
Main Results:
- The SFP enhances professional development via mentorship and qualifications.
- Trainees gain experience in clinical and academic roles.
- Challenges in balancing clinical and academic identities were identified.
Conclusions:
- The SFP is a valuable model for developing future health professions educators.
- Structured support is essential for early-career doctors in education.
- International stakeholders can adapt this model for similar initiatives.
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