Table 3 Definitions of individuals and organisations found in the literature review
GP | A General Practitioner who is a registered medical practitioner who is qualified and competent for general practice. Synonymous with Family Practitioner in the literature from North America. |
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GP Registrar | A GP who is undertaking training, education, and experience in general practice. Synonymous with a GP Trainee, or resident in literature from North America. |
GP Educator | A GP employed to design and participate in a General Practice Training Program [GPTP] and takes on the role of a clinical educator. Synonymous with a Program Director who is usually a GP Educator who manages and directs a GPTP. |
GP Supervisor | A GP with responsibility for registrar training in the clinical setting. Often takes on a mentorship role. Synonymous with a GP Trainer. |
GPTP | General Practice Training Program. Synonymous with General Practice Vocational Training Program. An organisation providing general practice vocational training. In a number of countries, such organisations are accredited for this purpose by GP Colleges. Synonymous with Residency Training Program in the literature from North America. |
Academic Staff | A person who is employed by a university to teach and do research. Synonymous with Faculty Staff. |
An Academic Department | A department within a University that teaches medical students enrolled for a primary medical degree. Such departments are often involved with medical student general practice placement. In north America many Residency Training Programs are located within Academic Departments. |
Student | A medical student enrolled with a University to gain a primary medical degree |