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Linguistic coaching: a pilot study of one-to-one near-peer coaching for international GP trainees in Yorkshire
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INTRODUCTION: International medical graduates (IMGs) have a higher rate of examination failure and are more likely to be referred to the regulator for professional performance issues than their UK-trained counterparts. Support for IMGs to reduce differential attainment takes many forms. A pilot study to assess the feasibility and utility of early intervention to increase the support available for IMGs entering general practice (GP) training was undertaken. METHOD: IMGs entering GP training in one UK region were offered one-to-one, near-peer linguistic coaching during their first two weeks of training. A session focusing on cultural acclimatisation, local accent and dialect using mock patient consultations was delivered and evaluated. RESULTS: The coaching was valued by the trainees and the intervention allowed very early identification of a trainee who needed further support. It was possible to identify such trainees using a non-medical volunteer student coach. DISCUSSION: Use of a non-medical, near-peer coach for one-to-one linguistic support has not previously been described for IMGs. This pilot study confirms the acceptability and utility of this approach. Early identification of trainees requiring enhanced support allows targeted interventions in a time-pressured speciality training programme. Further study with a larger-scale and longer-term coaching programme, assessing trainee feedback and uptake of early supportive intervention is recommended.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Tilsed, F., Cattermole, H., & Mills, C.
- Affiliations
- Health Education England (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Cattermole, Helen
- Venue
- Education for Primary Care
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2022-12-15
- Volume
- 34
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 31-39
- ISSN
- 1473-9879 (ISSN-L)
- 1475-990X
- OpenAlex
- W4311604966
- Cited by
- 5
- References
- 38
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 1
- FWCI
- 0.66
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Education for Primary Care (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- there is no funding
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Education › Innovations in Medical Education
- Social Sciences › Communication › International Student and Expatriate Challenges
- Social Sciences › Education › Medical Education and Admissions
- Keywords
- international medical graduates, general practice training, early intervention, differential attainment
- MeSH terms
- Mentoring, Foreign Medical Graduates, Humans, Linguistics, Pilot Projects, General Practice
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