Sanitary tutorial function seen by its starring: are the tutors motivated?

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Currently, the backbone of medical specialist training in Spain is its tutorial function, commonly known as the System of Residence. The key figure in this process is the Tutor of Residents, who is defined (R.D. 183/2008, article 11.1) as an in-service professional specialist, accredited with the responsibility of actively planning and collaborating in the resident learner’s acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes - in order to ensure compliance with the training program in question. However, this role is only superficially outlined, and as such much of its duties remain on a voluntary basis. With this study we will try to understand and clarify the conditions under which tutorial function is developed in the Region of Murcia's health centers. We shall attempt to evaluate the disparity between the outlined specification and the actual work of the tutorial function at health centers in our context.