title: Demystifying professional support for trainees: what does it mean?
abstract: 'Professional support' is a commonly used term in medical training but it is not always clear what is meant by it and what the implications are for an individual trainee and his/her trainer. This article explores the concept of professional support in medical training.
authors.affiliation: Associate Postgraduate Dean, Health Education West Midlands, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 9RG.
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Goodyear
authors.affiliation: Associate Postgraduate Dean, Health Education East Midlands.
authors.forename: Jo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008603:Mental Health; D016272:Occupational Health; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration