Reforming general practitioner training in China: system construction and practical exploration for a new era
10.3760/cma.j.cn114798-20250323-00249
- VernacularTitle:新发展阶段全科医生培养体系的建设与实践探索
- Author:
Zequan JI
1
;
Bingjie HU
;
Yuyin LIAN
;
Fangjian LI
;
Xiang LIANG
;
Yichuan LUO
Author Information
1. 广州医科大学全科医学与继续教育学院 广东省全科医学教育培训中心，广州510182
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
General practice;
General practitioner;
Education, medical;
Residency training
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
2025;24(9):1163-1167
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
This paper analyzes current issues in general practitioners (GP) education (e.g., inadequate systems, faculty shortages, misaligned training with community needs, low workforce attractiveness) and proposes strategies for reform in the new development era. Key recommendations include: strengthening academic discipline building in general practice within medical universities; innovating curricula to integrate prevention with treatment and emphasize practical skills; leveraging institutional resources to foster clinician-educator-researcher roles; tailoring training pathways to regional contexts; deepening collaboration between medical education and healthcare delivery systems; and building a robust lifelong learning framework for GPs. Furthermore, the paper details the comprehensive reform initiatives undertaken by Guangzhou Medical University (GMU). These include establishing integrated education platforms spanning university, hospital, and community settings. GMU′s experience offers valuable insights for enhancing GP training quality and scalability in China.
