General practice vocational trainers in Europe — an overview

Santos, Isabel Cristina dos; Ramos, Vitor

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“…The questionnaire used for the interviews was based on the work of Dr I. Santos [4]. We translated the English version of the questionnaire into French and Danish.…”

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“…The study conducted by Isabel Santos and Vitor Ramos in 1994 provided a relevant overview of GP training in 21 European countries [4]. This work might have been the impetus for several documents edited by WONCA Europe, its European Academy of Teachers in General Practice (EURACT) network [5] and the European Union of General Practitioners/Family Physicians (UEMO) [6], whose objective was to harmonise the process of becoming a GP trainer and receiving GP training during medical school.…”

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General practice undergraduate and vocational training: ambulatory teaching and trainers’ curriculum and remuneration – a cross-sectional study among 30 member countries of WONCA Europe

Devillers,

Friesse,

Caranta

et al. 2023

BMC Med Educ

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Background After a long phase without any propositions for real ambulatory training inside general practitioners’ offices, general practice (GP) vocational training has begun to appear progressively and has been integrated into undergraduate medical programmes. The aim of this study was to provide an overview of GP vocational training and GP trainers in member countries of the World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians (WONCA) Europe. Method We carried out this cross-sectional study between September 2018 and March 2020. The participants responded to a questionnaire in real-life conversations, video conferences or e-mail exchanges. The respondents included GP trainers, teachers and general practitioners involved in the GP curriculum recruited during European GP congresses. Results Representatives from 30 out of 45 WONCA Europe member countries responded to the questionnaire. Based on their responses, there is a well-established period for GP internships in undergraduate medical programmes, but with varying lengths. The programmes for some countries offer an internship after students graduate from medical school but before GP specialisation to ensure the career choice of the trainees. After specialisation, private practice GP internships are offered; however, in-hospital GP internships are more common. GP trainees no longer have a passive role during their internships. GP trainers are selected based on specific criteria and in countries, they have to follow some teacher training programmes. In addition to income from medical appointments carried out by GP trainees, GP trainers from some countries receive additional remuneration from various organisations. Conclusion This study collected information on how undergraduate and postgraduate medical students are exposed to GP, how GP training is organised and the actual status of GP trainers among WONCA Europe member countries. Our exploration of GP training provides an update of the data collected by Isabel Santos and Vitor Ramos in the 1990s and describes some specificities that can inspire other organisations to prepare young, highly qualified general practitioners.

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“…The questionnaire used for the interviews was based on the work of Dr I. Santos [4]. We translated the English version of the questionnaire into French and Danish.…”

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General practice undergraduate and vocational training: ambulatory teaching and trainers’ curriculum and remuneration – a cross-sectional study among 30 member countries of WONCA Europe

Devillers,

Friesse,

Caranta

et al. 2023

BMC Med Educ

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Recent Trans-European Initiatives in General Practice

Barker

1999

Archives of Family Medicine

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Recently, several initiatives have addressed the situation of general practice in Europe. These trans-European developments in medicine have paralleled the continuing emergence of geopolitical Europe. Most of these initiatives have emanated from 2 events in that occurred in 1995: the mandatory implementation of the European Union's directive governing the duration of postgraduate training in general practice and the founding of the European Society of General Practice/Family Practice.

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Continuing medical education for European general practitioners in doctor-patient relationship skills and psychosocial issues

Barker

1998

Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions

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The objective of this study was to identib the types of continuing medical education (CME) available to European general practitioners in doctor-patient relationship skills and in the psychosocial content of practice. Two methods were used: ( 1 ) a questionnaire, mailed to the 26 council members of the European Association of Teachers of General Practice (EURACT) and ( 2 ) observation and inquiry during visits to CME coordinators in several countries. Sixteen of 23 responding EURACT members reported CME activities in the areas of interest. Most reported programs that address both doctor-patient relationship skills and psychosocial content. Programs studied in three countries illustrated in detail the types of CME that were reported elsewhere: small-group workshops, intensive learning by one or more physicians over a prolonged time period, and national-level CME activities. The activities identified in this study represent potential resources for CME planners throughout Europe. The findings suggest several challenges that have also been identified in the U.S.: (1) to make this type of CME more available to primary care practitioners; ( 2 ) to structure general practice visits so that there is sufficient time to develop doctor-patient relationships and to address psychosocial problems; and (3) to develop processes for sharing educational ideas in these two areas.

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General practice vocational trainers in Europe — an overview

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General practice undergraduate and vocational training: ambulatory teaching and trainers’ curriculum and remuneration – a cross-sectional study among 30 member countries of WONCA Europe

General practice undergraduate and vocational training: ambulatory teaching and trainers’ curriculum and remuneration – a cross-sectional study among 30 member countries of WONCA Europe

Recent Trans-European Initiatives in General Practice

Continuing medical education for European general practitioners in doctor-patient relationship skills and psychosocial issues

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