title: Teaching the teachers at Leicester: the general practice approach.
abstract: This article describes a systematic induction programme devised for newly appointed lecturers in general practice. The programme aims to help them develop skills in both teaching and assessment and to encourage self-appraisal. The progress of participants is monitored by direct observation and video-recording with the regular provision of feedback a prominent characteristic. All the lecturers have found participation in the programme an effective way of developing their teaching capabilities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Health, University of Leicester, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: McAvoy
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Fraser
mesh_terms: D004501:Education, Medical; D007318:Inservice Training; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom; D014741:Video Recording