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An MRCGP course for trainees in the West Midlands region.
British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
|April 21, 1984
Summary
A Royal College of General Practitioners exam preparation course received high ratings from trainees. However, a significant number of attendees did not sit or pass the Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners exam.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- General Practice Training
Background:
- Preparation courses are crucial for postgraduate medical examinations.
- The Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) examination assesses general practitioner competency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a preparation course for the MRCGP examination held in January 1983.
- To evaluate trainee feedback on the course's effectiveness.
- To explore reasons for the discrepancy between course attendance and examination success.
Main Methods:
- Course content and structure were detailed.
- Trainee feedback was collected regarding course satisfaction.
- Examination attendance and pass rates were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Trainees highly rated the course in both Birmingham and Lichfield.
- Small group work for oral examinations was particularly well-received.
- Out of 24 attendees, only 15 sat and 11 passed the MRCGP examination.
Conclusions:
- The course content was perceived positively by trainees.
- Factors beyond course quality may influence examination uptake and success.
- Further investigation is needed to understand the low examination sitting and pass rates.