Innovations and developments

In 2007 Keele University School of Medicine rolled out its novel curriculum to which general makes a major contribution. In this paper we describe the systematic approach we to developing the GP curriculum; from the underlying educational principles which its development, the subsequent decisions we made to the curriculum itself. This of 23 weeks of clinical placements in general practice; four weeks in year 3, four in year 4 and 15 weeks in year 5. We describe the steps which were necessary to for the implementation of the GP curriculum. consider that the successful implementation of our general practice contribution is a of our systematic identification of these principles, the clearly articulated design and the systematic preparation for implementation involving the academic GP and all our potential teaching practices.