Abstract
An educational contract for family medicine residency training and evaluation addresses many of the difficulties and challenges of current postgraduate medical education. This article identifies important principles for developing a contractual approach; describes the contract used in one program and its implementation; and discusses its theory, advantages, and limitations.
MeSH terms
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Clinical Competence / standards
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Contract Services / organization & administration*
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Education, Medical, Graduate / organization & administration*
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Faculty, Medical*
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Family Practice / education*
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Humans
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Internship and Residency / organization & administration*
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Mentors
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Negotiating
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Organizational Objectives
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Preceptorship
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Program Development
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Self-Evaluation Programs
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Students, Medical / psychology*