Abstract
Recent calls for specialty training for general practice to be lengthened have reopened the debate as to the role and value of extensions to training. The literature on extensions and recent developments in the debate are reviewed in this paper, followed by an evaluation report of a novel approach to an extension scheme which ran in Wessex. The scheme was specifically designed not to be 'more of the same' experience as in the final GPST3 year, instead participants worked in two contrasting practices as well as participating in a full day of bespoke 'Learning Set' education. The scheme was evaluated with participants reporting the main outcomes to be increased confidence and 'readiness' to practise, better ability to identify learning 'blind spots' and feeling better prepared to embark on a career in general practice.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 360-367 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Education for Primary Care |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2010 |
Keywords
- Educational management
- Extended training
- Innovative training programmes
- Newly qualified GPs
- Non-training GP practices
- Post-CCT learning
- Professional development
- Programme development
- Tooke initiatives