Training medical students in general practice: a qualitative study among general practitioner trainers in Sri Lanka
Introduction: Worldwide Family Medicine has gained an important place in the undergraduate medical curriculum over the last few decades and general practices have become training centers for students. Exposure to patients early in the disease process, out patient management of common problems, follo...
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| author | R.P.J.C. Ramanayake A.H.W. De Silva D P Perera R.D.N. Sumanasekera L.A.C.L. Athukorala K.A.T. Fernando |
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| description | Introduction: Worldwide Family Medicine has gained an important place in the undergraduate medical curriculum over the last few decades and general practices have become training centers for students. Exposure to patients early in the disease process, out patient management of common problems, follow up of chronic diseases and psychosocial aspects of health and disease are educational advantages of community based training but such training could have varying impact on patients, students and trainers. This study explored the views of General Practitioner (GP) trainers on their experience in training students. Methodology: This qualitative study was conducted among GP trainers of the faculty of medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, to explore their experience on wide range of issues related to their role as GP trainers. The interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Themes expressed were identified. Results: Altruistic reasons, self-satisfaction, self-esteem and opportunity to improve their knowledge were the motivations for their involvement in teaching. Teachers were confident of their clinical and teaching skills. They perceived that patients were willing participants of the process and benefited from it. There was a positive impact on consultation dynamics. Time pressure was the major problem and ideal number of trainees per session was two. They were willing to attend teacher training workshops to update their knowledge. Conclusions: GP trainers driven by altruistic reasons were willing participants of student training process. The perceived advantages of involvement of teaching for trainers and patients were an encouragement for potential trainers. University should organize training sessions for trainers which will boost their knowledge, confidence and teaching skills which will eventually benefit students. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cc512262c40b430598ee478c03d5d5cb2022-12-22T02:45:33ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Family Medicine and Primary Care2249-48632015-01-014216817310.4103/2249-4863.154623Training medical students in general practice: a qualitative study among general practitioner trainers in Sri LankaR.P.J.C. RamanayakeA.H.W. De SilvaD P PereraR.D.N. SumanasekeraL.A.C.L. AthukoralaK.A.T. FernandoIntroduction: Worldwide Family Medicine has gained an important place in the undergraduate medical curriculum over the last few decades and general practices have become training centers for students. Exposure to patients early in the disease process, out patient management of common problems, follow up of chronic diseases and psychosocial aspects of health and disease are educational advantages of community based training but such training could have varying impact on patients, students and trainers. This study explored the views of General Practitioner (GP) trainers on their experience in training students. Methodology: This qualitative study was conducted among GP trainers of the faculty of medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, to explore their experience on wide range of issues related to their role as GP trainers. The interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Themes expressed were identified. Results: Altruistic reasons, self-satisfaction, self-esteem and opportunity to improve their knowledge were the motivations for their involvement in teaching. Teachers were confident of their clinical and teaching skills. They perceived that patients were willing participants of the process and benefited from it. There was a positive impact on consultation dynamics. Time pressure was the major problem and ideal number of trainees per session was two. They were willing to attend teacher training workshops to update their knowledge. Conclusions: GP trainers driven by altruistic reasons were willing participants of student training process. The perceived advantages of involvement of teaching for trainers and patients were an encouragement for potential trainers. University should organize training sessions for trainers which will boost their knowledge, confidence and teaching skills which will eventually benefit students.http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2015;volume=4;issue=2;spage=168;epage=173;aulast=RamanayakeGeneral pratictionerstrainingundergraduatesmedical education |
| spellingShingle | R.P.J.C. Ramanayake A.H.W. De Silva D P Perera R.D.N. Sumanasekera L.A.C.L. Athukorala K.A.T. Fernando Training medical students in general practice: a qualitative study among general practitioner trainers in Sri Lanka Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care General pratictioners training undergraduates medical education |
| title | Training medical students in general practice: a qualitative study among general practitioner trainers in Sri Lanka |
| title_full | Training medical students in general practice: a qualitative study among general practitioner trainers in Sri Lanka |
| title_fullStr | Training medical students in general practice: a qualitative study among general practitioner trainers in Sri Lanka |
| title_full_unstemmed | Training medical students in general practice: a qualitative study among general practitioner trainers in Sri Lanka |
| title_short | Training medical students in general practice: a qualitative study among general practitioner trainers in Sri Lanka |
| title_sort | training medical students in general practice a qualitative study among general practitioner trainers in sri lanka |
| topic | General pratictioners training undergraduates medical education |
| url | http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2015;volume=4;issue=2;spage=168;epage=173;aulast=Ramanayake |
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