This book investigates the pedagogical strategies and structural challenges involved in shifting undergraduate medical education from hospital-based settings to community-based general practice. The authors, C. Whitehouse, M. Roland, and P. Campion, draw upon their extensive experience in medical education to bridge the gap between academic theory and the practical realities of clinical instruction. They provide a framework for general practitioners to effectively integrate teaching into their daily service, addressing both the logistical requirements and the educational objectives of training medical students in primary care environments.

Experts in medical education recognize this text as a foundational resource for practitioners transitioning into teaching roles. Readers frequently note the clarity with which the authors balance pedagogical theory with the pragmatic constraints of a busy clinical practice.