Developing a joint GP vocational training scheme and paediatric modular teaching programme: the way forward

Abstract

WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN IN THIS AREA

•	GP VTS trainees normally attend separate GP teaching programmes from SHOs in specialty posts.
•	Specialty teaching programmes have been hospital orientated and lacking in primary care relevance.

WHAT THIS WORK ADDS

•	This joint GP/paediatric course was highly rated by both GP and paediatric trainees.
•	GP VTS trainees were even more positive about the course than paediatric SHOs.
•	Integrated teaching between primary and secondary care is the way forward.

SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH

•	Evaluation of integrated GP/specialty teaching programmes to ensure that they are of relevance to all attendees.

Keywords:

• educational management
• general practice registrars
• hospital doctors
• vocational training

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Helen M Goodyear

Dr Helen Goodyear, MB ChB FRCP FRCPCH MD MMEd, is a Consultant Paediatrician at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and an Associate Postgraduate Dean in the West Midlands Deanery

Joyce Williams

Dr Joyce Williams, MB ChB DRCOG DCH DFFP MRCGP MSc, is a GP Educator and trainer in the West Midlands

Stephen Kelly

Dr Stephen Kelly, FRCP FRCGP, is Director of GP Education in the West Midlands Deanery

David W Wall

Professor David Wall, MB ChB PGCE MMED FRCP FRCGP, is Professor of Medical Education and Deputy Postgraduate Dean, West Midlands Deanery.