The trainee-led clinicopathological conference: an innovative method for educating medical trainees

Authors: Elspeth, Potton; Jane, Little; Jim, Campbell; Hind, Jane; Corne, Jonathan

Source: Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians, Volume 10, Number 1, February 2010 , pp. 34-36(3)

Publisher: Royal College of Physicians

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Abstract:

Adult learning theory states that adults learn by setting their own goals and making their learning applicable to the real world. Postgraduate training in medicine is now regulated by the `gold guide', which emphasises the importance of trainee-led education. A new method of delivering education that allows trainees to develop generic skills as well as knowledge, the trainee-led clinicopathological conference, will be discussed. This method embraces the principles of adult learning theory and has been well received by trainees.

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Keywords: learning theory; andragogy; conference; education; generic; gold guide; interprofessional education; trainee

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2010-02-01

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Clinical Medicine is published six times a year and circulated to 20,000 Fellows and Members of the Royal College of Physicians. The journal is read by physicians both established and in training in hospitals across the world. It features a wide range of articles including original papers, professional issues, clinical guidance, medical humanities, ethics and clinical governance. The journal publishes the key features from the College lectures and conferences. Each issue has a CME section which reviews the latest advances in a chosen specialty.
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