Operationalising generalism in medical education: a narrative review of international policy and mission documents.
Agalya RamanathanNicola ClarkeMadeleine FosterLindsey Margaret PopeNigel David HartSarah CheungMartina Ann KellySophie Elizabeth ParkPublished in: Education for primary care : an official publication of the Association of Course Organisers, National Association of GP Tutors, World Organisation of Family Doctors (2023)
Whilst generalism is consistently positioned as valuable, less clarity exists about how best to operationalise this in medical education. Fundamental ideological and structural changes within teaching curricula and assessment, are necessary to improve generalist learning and to promote sustainable practice. Medical education needs careful, considered planning to ensure workforce expertise is meeting population needs.