ABSTRACT
The concept of a service post with a prevailing attitude of apprenticeship is interpreted in varying ways by consultants. An educational component is sometimes at best only produced on an ad hoc basis and teaching is often delegated to other members of the team. The trainee also completes an assessment of each hospital job. The form asks the trainee to assess on a 12-point scale such questions as the clinical experience, the amount of teaching, the degree of responsibility allowed and the general conditions and enjoyment of the work. There are similar problems in coordinating the half-day release with the teaching that takes place in the training practices. A further assessment form has been devised for the management course and MRCGP course. The participant is asked to assess a session on a 5-point scale. Some seminars may be expected to have a high factual input, for example planning new premises.
