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Understanding concepts of generalism and specialism amongst medical students at a research-intensive London medical school.

Adam T MiskyRonak J ShahChee Yeen FungAmir H SamKarim MeeranMartyn KingsburyVictoria Salem
Published in: BMC medical education (2022)
Perceptions that Generalism is associated with lower prestige in the medical profession are already present at the very start of medical school and seem to be reinforced during undergraduate training. In early postgraduate clinical practice, the perceived knowledge and prestige hierarchy lessens. These findings can help inform curriculum redesign and the promotion of Generalism as a rewarding career aspiration.
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