Multiple and multidimensional transitions from trainee to trained doctor: a qualitative longitudinal study in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore trainee doctors' experiences of the transition to trained doctor, we answer three questions: (1) What multiple and multidimensional transitions (MMTs) are experienced as participants move from trainee to trained doctor? (2) What facilitates and hinders doctors' successful transition experiences? (3) What is the impact of MMTs on trained doctors?

Design

A qualitative longitudinal study underpinned by MMT theory.

Setting

Four training areas (health boards) in the UK.

Participants

20 doctors, 19 higher-stage trainees within 6 months of completing their postgraduate training and 1 staff grade, associate specialist or specialty doctor, were recruited to the 9-month longitudinal audio-diary (LAD) study. All completed an entrance interview, 18 co

SUBMITTER: Gordon L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5719319 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature