Abstract
The amount of undergraduate medical education delivered in general practice is expanding rapidly, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. There are a number of challenges facing general practice as well as medical schools, health authorities and primary care groups, which must be met for this development to be sustainable. These include: impact on service general practice; resources; difficulties with integrating basic sciences with clinical teaching; recruitment, training and maintenance of GP tutors; quality control; impact on academic departments of primary care; and the importance of rigorous evaluation of educational initiatives. Possible solutions are discussed, such as development of university linked practices and the move toward a culture of 'evidence-based education', where all medical education is scrutinized for effectiveness.
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