title: GP-VTS half-day release: evaluating a virtual group approach.
abstract: WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN IN THIS AREA • Attendance at the traditional half-day release GP vocational training schemes (VTS) is becoming more difficult because of the European Working Time Directive, flexible working, etc. • There are many other avenues for learning available than just the half-day release. WHAT THIS WORK ADDS • It is possible to set up and run a virtual VTS group using modern technology blended with some meetings for group forming and sharing of project work. • The monitoring evaluation and review cycle can be used to refine such an educational. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH • Further exploration of barriers to participation and possible solutions for individual learners in a virtual group. • How such developments can keep pace with, and make best use of continually developing communication technology.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Worrall
authors.forename: Nigel
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Scarborough
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Jennings
authors.forename: Isla
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kuhn
keywords: day release course; e-learning; general practice registrars; vocational training