Exploring the perceptions of out-of-hours training for GP registrars in Wales

Authors: Lewis, Gordon H.¹; Sullivan, Martin J.²; Tanner, Robert³; Keely, Julie³; Marfell, Naomi⁴; Rhydderch, Melody⁴; Lewis, Malcolm⁵

Source: Education for Primary Care, Volume 20, Number 3, May 2009 , pp. 152-158(7)

Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd.

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Abstract:

This paper explores the perceptions of GP registrars about the quality of the training that they receive within out-of-hours (OOH) settings. Focus groups with trainers, clinical supervisors and GP registrars revealed three areas of interest: supervision, educational experience and system factors. Implications for OOH training are discussed.

Keywords: EDUCATION AND TRAINING; GP REGISTRARS; OUT OF HOURS (OOH); QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: School of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education, Cardiff University, Wales 2: Department of Postgraduate Medical Education for General Practice, Cardiff University, Wales 3: Specialty Training Programme Director, School of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education, Cardiff University, Wales 4: Centre for Psychosocial and Disability Research, Cardiff University, Wales 5: Director of General Practice Postgraduate Education in Wales, Cardiff University, Wales

Publication date: 2009-05-01

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