Table 1 Overview of AGPT and PEP training programs using the TIDieR checklist as a guide
Intervention: A comparison of patient appraisal of professional skills for GPs in Training participating in differing education programs. | ||
Rationale: To understand the performance of doctors on differing pathways to licensing and registration as specialist GPs in the desirable professional skills deemed necessary for working effectively in the primary care sector. | ||
Materials and Procedures: Both groups received the Multisource Feedback tool which comprised patient and colleague feedback, and self-reflection. These surveys were administered as a requirement for education and training in Australian General Practice. | ||
Comparison of education programs | ||
Descriptor | Australian General Practice Training program | Practice Experience Program |
Participant demographic | 31% over the age of 35 Majority female (60%) [17] | 86% over the age of 35 Majority male (56%) |
Country of primary medical qualification | Australia | Outside of Australia |
Program length | 3–4 years full-time | 12–36 months part or full-time |
Education and Training | Education and training program including uniformly mandated supervision and progress monitoring including assessment of learning. | Self-directed education program with variable supervisory requirements. |
Practice location | Major cities (50%) [17] | Predominantly outside of major cities (78%) |
Practice scope | Working in comprehensive General Practice settings with diversity of practice scope. | Working in varied General Practice settings, including those with limited practice scope. |
Curriculum | Formal syllabus-based individual and small group teaching based on the RACGP Curriculum. | Self-directed learning based on the RACGP Curriculum. |
Assessment | Workplace Based Assessment for the determination of progress with mandated remediation where required. i.e. assessment of learning. | Workplace Based Assessment for the purposes of feedback. i.e. assessment for learning |
MSF activity | MSF not mandatory | MSF mandatory |
End point: Summative written and oral RACGP examinations contributing to eligibility for Fellowship of the RACGP. | ||