title: A comparison of the learning experiences of full-time (FT) trainees and less than full-time (LTFT) trainees in general practice.
abstract: The paper describes a small-scale enquiry amongst GP specialty trainees that aimed to identify the educational experiences and perceptions of trainees training less than full-time (LTFT). The study found several significant challenges facing these trainees, as well as positive aspects  of training LTFT. The work has led to the development of a peer-mentoring scheme in Dorset and monthly meetings of an LTFT group to improve support for these trainees.
authors.affiliation: cazrickard@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rickard
authors.forename: Tabitha
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Samantha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Scallan
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002321:Career Choice; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends; D058006:General Practice / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors