Becoming a Trainer
Trainers in general practice are expected to be caring, competent and
enthusiastic general practitioners. They are expected to have a
registerable higher medical qualification such as the MRCGP, and to
understand the theoretical principles of education and adult learning.
They will have practical skills in curriculum formation, teaching,
learning and assessment of GPs in training. Trainers will be strongly
committed to their own professional development both within and outside
the practice. They will be willing and able to critically evaluate their
own and their colleagues performance as teachers.
Trainers will be familiar with the September 2002 edition of 'Good
Medical Practice for General Practitioners'. Trainers are responsible for
the general arrangements for training, and the supervision of GP
registrars in the practice. The educational programme will fulfil both the
wants and assessed needs of the GP registrar.
Trainers and their practices will provide GP registrars with sufficient
experience for them to learn essential skills, in order to become
independent principals.
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