Can a training hub deliver undergraduate medical education with patient educators?

Background: Medical schools may find it difficult to coordinate GP practices to support undergraduate medical education in primary care. In England, every Integrated Care System area now has a funded training hub to plan and upskill the primary care and community health workforce. We evaluated whether a training hub could help deliver undergraduate medical education, co-facilitated by patient educators.

Do fellowships for newly qualified GPs improve retention? Evaluation of London's SPIN New to Practice Fellowships.

Background: We explored whether having a variety of work roles and extra support during the first 2 years after qualifying would retain general practitioners (GPs) in London. Newly qualified GPs were offered a Fellowship comprising permanent salaried positions, part-time (portfolio) roles outside general practice and peer support for 1-2 years.

Methods: We surveyed newly qualified GPs taking part in the Fellowship near the beginning of their Fellowship (91) and again after 8-10 months (93).