TABLE 1.

Definitions as encompassed in the agreed national skills list.

Term	Definition
Core skills	Skills that should be performed independently at the end of training
Supervised skills	Skills that should be performed under supervision during training
Elective skills	Skills that can be taught in specific programmes but are not required as part of national training. Other elective skills not listed here may also be relevant to individual students/settings

Source: From Couper I, Mash B. Obtaining consensus on core clinical skills for training in family medicine. S Afr Fam Pract. 2008;50(6):69–73