Being a GP provides a wide range of opportunities to teach on a vast number of topics. GPs can inspire, support and stimulate colleagues, including medical students, junior doctors, other GPs and the wider practice multidisciplinary team. Getting involved in teaching develops the GP’s own knowledge, provides job variety and can be very rewarding. However, teaching sessions can sometimes be challenging to run. This article gives an understanding of how people learn in small groups, some practical guidance on planning and running teaching sessions, and advice on how to be a more effective teacher.
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