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Experiences in a general practitioner workshop
The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|December 1, 1980
Summary
A general practitioner workshop fostered equal peer group contribution among trainees, trainers, and principals. This model offers a cost-effective continuing education method for general practitioners.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Primary Care
- Continuing Professional Development
Background:
- General practitioners require effective continuing education methods.
- Existing postgraduate facilities can be leveraged for training.
- Peer-led learning models show promise in medical education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the organization and functioning of a general practitioner workshop.
- To analyze the subjects, participants, and group dynamics within the workshop.
- To evaluate the workshop as a continuing education strategy.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of a general practitioner workshop.
- Examination of participant roles (trainees, trainers, principals) and interactions.
- Assessment of group dynamics and collaborative learning.
Main Results:
- An innovative peer group emerged, with all participants contributing equally.
- The workshop structure facilitated open discussion and shared learning.
- Participants engaged actively, irrespective of their professional standing.
Conclusions:
- The general practitioner workshop model is a viable continuing education approach.
- This peer-led format enhances professional development for general practitioners.
- Utilizing existing postgraduate facilities minimizes financial investment for continuing education.