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Reverse mentoring enhances learner integration in general practice placements

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This article explains the importance of optimising the relationship between learners and their supervisors. Using a technique called reverse mentoring, supervisors can learn more about their students and tailor placements accordingly.

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General practice is currently under unprecedented strain. The increasing patient load, complexity of cases, and administrative duties have pushed the system to breaking point. General practitioners (GPs) are now the frontline defenders of public health and the backbone of an overburdened healthcare system. Effective team-working in this high-pressure environment is no longer just nice to have – it’s a lifeline.

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Published October 2024

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Contributed by: WE-R NHS (Workforce and Education Research NHS)
Authored by: Dr Safiya Virji, Queen Mary University London, GP Trainer
Licence: More information on licences
First contributed: 15 December 2025
Audience access level: General user

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