The year in a training practice: what has lasting value? Grounded theoretical categories and dimensions from a pilot study

Experienced General Practitioners were asked about lasting value from GP Re gistrar training. Grounded theory was used to construct eight categories of training behaviours. In each category, dimensions spanned between learner- preferred behaviours and those the learners perceived as less helpful. Learners valued reaching based on evergreen approaches to problems. They we lcomed exposure to a wide variety of styles and a safe, blame-free, environ ment, wherein to develop reflective practice. Modelling by trainers of pers onal development and team-skills has proved of lasting value in a changing world, particularly where change management is based on completed audit cyc les. Help to see family medicine concerts of presenting problems enhanced R egistrars' appetite for learning. Trainers centring education on learners, yet maintaining a sense of direction, are highly valued. General practice l earners appreciate sensitive positive and negative feedback from their trai ners. This work offers new possibilities for assessing and developing trainer beh aviour.