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An extended course in general practice
Summary
This study evaluated an 18-month general practice training course in Scotland. Participants enhanced their teaching skills, group learning confidence, and self-awareness as training organizers.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- General Practice Training
- Professional Development
Background:
- General practice training requires continuous skill development for educators.
- Scotland's regional advisors and university departments sought to enhance general practice training.
- A need existed for structured, extended professional development for general practice trainers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and evaluate an extended general practice training course.
- To assess the impact of the course on participants' teaching and organizational skills.
- To foster confidence in group learning and self-insight among general practice educators.
Main Methods:
- An 18-month extended course comprising six sessions (2-4 days each).
- Sessions were interspersed with group discussion meetings.
- The course was sponsored by regional advisors and university departments in Scotland.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated improved skills in teaching.
- Enhanced confidence in group learning was reported.
- Increased insight into participants' abilities as teachers and organizers was achieved.
Conclusions:
- The extended general practice training course effectively improved participants' skills.
- The course design fostered professional growth and self-awareness in general practice educators.
- This model of training is beneficial for developing competent general practice trainers.
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