title: Career advice--the role of appraisal.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to discuss the benefits of and to illustrate a framework for appraisal. The place of career advice in this process is mentioned, as is a brief discussion on assessment. From the point of view of the individual doctor, information to help him/her choose an appropriate career path should be readily available. It is more likely that a doctor will perform well throughout their career if in a career or occupation that suits them.
authors.affiliation: Stirling Royal Infirmary, Livilands, Stirling, UK.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ritchie
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002321:Career Choice; D003657:Decision Making; D004501:Education, Medical; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013038:Specialization; D006113:United Kingdom