Qualitative research on the perspective and attitude of general practice specialists and their instructors towards specialist training

doi:10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20230316-00265

Abstract

Abstract: Objective To explore the perspective and attitude ofgeneral practice specialists and their instructors towards specialist training and to inform the development of general practice specialist training. Methods The qualitative research method was adopted. In December 2022, semi-structured interviews were conducted among 7 general specialist trainees and 11 instructors of general practice department from Peking University Health Science Center affiliated teaching hospitals. The interview data were analyzed by thematic framework. Results Three themes were extracted: teachers and students agreed that the purpose and significance of general practice specialist training should be further clarified; training program of general practice specialist training should be personalized; multi-disciplinary integration training should be adopted for general practice specialist training. Conclusions At present, teachers and students generally reflect that the goal of general practice specialist training are not clear, which leads to the unsatisfactory deliverance of process and effect. Therefore, it is suggested that general practice specialist trainees and their instructors should develop an individualized training plan based on the needs of workplace and personal career development, and multi-disciplinary integration training can promote the improvement of the quality of the general practice specialist training.

Key words: Attitude, General practice, Standardized training for specialists, Perspective, Qualitative study

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Zhang Jianxin, Yao Mi, Dong Aimei, Jin Xue, Qi Zhennan, Jing Guanning, Zhou Guopeng, Chi Chunhua. Qualitative research on the perspective and attitude of general practice specialists and their instructors towards specialist training[J]. Chinese Journal of Medical Education, 2024, 44(1): 53-57.

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