ABSTRACT
This chapter explains some of the principles behind the teaching philosophies, to share ideas which have been developed and to discuss the reasons for success or failure. The opportunity for a trainee to spend three years in a peer group exploring the problems of primary care is a powerful learning experience, especially in the areas of attitude and behaviour. Learners should be involved in their own learning, so trainees have been involved in planning their course, leading the individual sessions and with the opportunity to provide responsible assessments of all aspects of their training, including the half-day release programme, the hospital posts and the training practices. The trainers have been equally cooperative and helpful and one of the important features of the scheme has been their willingness to agree to all appointments being made by a selection committee organised within the Department, together with a common starting date.
