Background It has long been acknowledged that health professionals who retrain as doctors
make a significant contribution to the medical profession. Having a background as a health …

Context Medical educators often have prior and primary experience in other academic and
clinical disciplines. Individuals seeking successful careers in the education of medical …

It is contended that change in the health services should be accompanied by a re-
examination of medical education. Changes in professional roles and practices, specialist …

A sample of first‐year medical students from the University of New South Wales was
interviewed to determine the students' reasons for studying Medicine, their career …

The article cites a study in which researchers look at medical students in transition from pre-
clinical to clinical clerkships. The study describes where medical students perceive their …

In this article, the authors discuss several studies which assess the behaviour of newly
qualified doctors in caring for acutely unwell patients and the impact of transitions on junior …

We make no apologies for starting the New Year with an issue that will challenge and test
even the most experienced medical teacher. In this issue a number of papers describing …

The article discusses some tips for career enhancement and enjoyment of health
professionals. An individual who is considering a formal role in teaching and learning is …