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Whither the recognition?
BMJ 2006; 333 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/sbmj.0611438b (Published 01 November 2006) Cite this as: BMJ 2006;333:0611438b
- David S Y Chan, fourth year medical student1,
- Aaron S Z Chan, second year medical student1
- 1School of Medicine, Registry, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF14 4XN
Kids put on their best behaviour when their parents are home. Students go wild when the teacher is not in class. And we pick up litter only when someone is watching. So, do doctors only teach when they get sufficient recognition for it?
The General Medical Council states that doctors should be willing to contribute to the education of students or colleagues.1 The spectrum of attitudes that doctors harbour to teaching is by no means narrow. Some bubble with enthusiasm and are keen to use every opportunity to impart bits …
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