A comparison of the learning experiences of full-time (FT) trainees and less than full-time (LTFT) trainees in general practice

Rickard, Claire M; Smith, Tabitha; Scallan, Samantha

doi:10.1080/14739879.2012.11494151

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“…Some parallels are also evident with respect to a study that compared experience with specialist training between full-time and part-time employees. Satisfaction of part-time employees was lower ( 27 ). A “suitable place for rest” also proved to be an important factor for higher FMT satisfaction with working conditions.…”

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Working conditions and satisfaction with working conditions among Slovenian family medicine trainees: A cross-sectional study

Pašić

Ivetić

2021

Slovenian Journal of Public Health

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Introduction In order to achieve a high standard in training programmes for future family medicine specialists, it is essential to have good tutors with well-organised family medicine practices. Proper working conditions for young doctors are essential for their satisfaction and future professional development. The aim of our study was to check the current working conditions of family medicine trainees in the practical modular part of the training programme in Slovenia, and to determine their satisfaction with working conditions. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted. The data was collected through a questionnaire distributed to 105 family medicine trainees undergoing the practical modular part of their training programme. Results The study showed that the following 7 out of 25 organisational and labour law factors are significantly associated with a trainee’s general satisfaction with working conditions: the location where work with patients takes place, the privacy of the premises, the accessibility of the main tutor, a constant patient population, suitable places for rest, paid out-of-hours substitutions, and appropriate pay grade. Conclusion The results we obtained can be used to address certain aspects of trainees’ working conditions in Slovenia that need improvement. By determining which working conditions significantly affect a trainee’s satisfaction, we have the opportunity to modify these conditions and thereby improve the training programme. This could result in a less stressful and more efficient residency programme.

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Working conditions and satisfaction with working conditions among Slovenian family medicine trainees: A cross-sectional study

Pašić

Ivetić

2021

Slovenian Journal of Public Health

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“…Furthermore, the small number of who were successful in securing flexible training positions often reported prejudice, being undermined or that their professional opinion was not valued by the rest of the team (15,18,20,21). Private time for study, examination preparation or opportunity to attend professional meetings/ conferences can be reduced or completely foregone by LTFT doctors (21). Interestingly, the Royal College of Physicians Report (17) showed that in medical specialties, working LTFT did not adversely affect the chance of being appointed to a substantive consultant post.…”

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Differential Attainment in Career Progression for Doctors in the UK

Daga

Blizzard

Dhelaria

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Differential attainment in career progression in the NHS is a complex issue with many interplaying factors apart from individual protected characteristics. In this paper, we examine the attainment gap, causes for these disparities and some recommendations to reduce the gap. Our review shows that there is significant DA between groups of doctors on the basis of gender, ethnicity, race and country of primary medical qualification. The likely causes are bias, lack of opportunity, poor supervision, mentorship, sponsorship, dichotomous treatment of doctors based on training or non-training status and cultural exclusion. Data is not monitored or reported and there is little organisational accountability. Solutions are likely to include transparent data on recruitment as well as progression for benchmarking, training support for all doctors, initiatives which are sensitive to gender, parental responsibility, cultural heritage, language and robust supervision including mentorship and sponsorship. This scoping review forms part of the Alliance for Equality in Healthcare Professions project on Differential Attainment chaired by the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) and will be integrated into the Bridging the Gap project undertaken by BAPIO Institute for Health Research (BIHR). This work is part of six domains of doctors' careers in the NHS.

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“…Another study found that less than full-time (LTFT) trainees were often less integrated into their teams and felt more remote than full-time (FT) trainees in UK general practice. 13 Interviews with UK hospital consultants revealed a resistance, generally, to flexible working and part-time work. 14 The authors point out that, because most part-time doctors are women, they are affected more than men.…”

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Views of senior UK doctors about working in medicine: questionnaire survey

2014

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SummaryObjectivesWe surveyed the UK medical qualifiers of 1993. We asked closed questions about their careers; and invited them to give us comments, if they wished, about any aspect of their work. Our aim in this paper is to report on the topics that this senior cohort of UK-trained doctors who work in UK medicine raised with us.DesignQuestionnaire surveyParticipants3479 contactable UK-trained medical graduates of 1993.SettingUK.Main outcome measuresComments made by doctors about their work, and their views about medical careers and training in the UK.MethodPostal and email questionnaires.ResultsResponse rate was 72% (2507); 2252 were working in UK medicine, 816 (36%) of whom provided comments. Positive comments outweighed negative in the areas of their own job satisfaction and satisfaction with their training. However, 23% of doctors who commented expressed dissatisfaction with aspects of junior doctors’ training, the impact of working time regulations, and with the requirement for doctors to make earlier career decisions than in the past about their choice of specialty. Some doctors were concerned about government health service policy; others were dissatisfied with the availability of family-friendly/part-time work, and we are concerned about attitudes to gender and work-life balance.ConclusionsThough satisfied with their own training and their current position, many senior doctors felt that changes to working hours and postgraduate training had reduced the level of experience gained by newer graduates. They were also concerned about government policy interventions.

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A comparison of the learning experiences of full-time (FT) trainees and less than full-time (LTFT) trainees in general practice

Cited by 5 publications

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Working conditions and satisfaction with working conditions among Slovenian family medicine trainees: A cross-sectional study

Working conditions and satisfaction with working conditions among Slovenian family medicine trainees: A cross-sectional study

Differential Attainment in Career Progression for Doctors in the UK

Views of senior UK doctors about working in medicine: questionnaire survey

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