Table 1

Studies included in the review

Author/Institution/OrganizationCountryKey findings
Europe
Dotchin et al. (2010) United KingdomGlobal health modules in curriculum can enhance medical students' awareness of international health disparities and prepare them for global healthcare challenges
Vrdoljak (2012) CroatiaEmphasis on structured teaching of Evidence Based Medicine and its practical application in family medicine is critical
Willcocks et al. (2013) United KingdomThere is a need for structured leadership training in general practice through the Medical Leadership Competency Framework in general practice
Lee et al. (2014) United KingdomIntegrating community experiences early in undergraduate curricula for contextual learning is beneficial
Bartlett et al. (2016) United KingdomRural general practice has shown positive outcomes including increased student interest in rural practice and community engagement
Royal College of General Practitioners (2018) United KingdomCurricula should be based on core principles like patient-centred care and continuity
Royal College of General Practitioners (2019) United KingdomDefined core general practice competencies with emphasis on Generalism and relational care
Simmenroth et al. (2020) EuropeDefined core undergraduate curriculum elements for general practice across Europe
Murray et al. (2020) Bosnia and HerzegovinaInnovative EBM teaching can be implemented using collaborative, digital platforms
Kennedy et al. (2021) United KingdomThere should be an alignment of medical education with health system needs and interdisciplinary learning
Kötter et al. (2023) GermanyStudents support integrating climate and health; advocate longitudinal inclusion in curriculum
Kulkarni and Dua (2023) United KingdomEarly clinical exposure through pre-clinical hospital visits program boosts motivation and professional development
Ottenheijm et al. (2008) NetherlandsEarly exposure (student-patient contact in general practice) improves communication and empathy; strengthens learning integration
Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (2024) EuropeClimate and health education network setup in collaboration with schools to promote planetary health and sustainability in curricula
Kirtchuk and Markless (2024) United KingdomLongitudinal placements foster communities of practice, continuity of care, and professional identity development
Ravichandran et al. (2025) IrelandStructured UG research promotes academic interest and critical thinking in general practice
North America
Curran et al. (2007) CanadaRural placements improve student preparedness and influence rural practice intentions
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (2008) CanadaEmphasis on family medicine values and practical, community-based learning is vital
Zink et al. (2008) United StatesLongitudinal rural immersion namely Rural Physician Associate program improves continuity and clinical skills
Bilodeau et al. (2010) CanadaCollaborative models enhance understanding of roles and patient-centred teamwork highlighting the efficiency of interpersonal communication
Hamui-Sutton et al. (2017) MexicoProposed EPAs framework for clinical readiness in UG internships
Keegan et al. (2017) CanadaAchieved national consensus on UG FM training goals and competencies
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (2019) CanadaCodified essential skills for UG FM education aligned with CanMEDS
Parson et al. (2019) CanadaStructured approach to integrate competencies in CPD is beneficial
College of Family Physicians of Canada (2020) CanadaAddressed national challenges in Generalism and primary care exposure
Theobald et al. (2022) United StatesShortage in clinical placements
Tenny and Varacallo (2024) United StatesEBM is critical for informed decision-making and clinical quality
Australia (Oceania)
Newbury et al. (2005) AustraliaRural week programme shaped attitudes toward Indigenous and underserved communities
Maley et al. (2009) AustraliaDemonstrated immersive rural teaching fosters contextual, generalist training
Poole et al. (2010) New ZealandEffective year-long rural training (Pūkawakaw) strengthened clinical and community competence
Hudson et al. (2011) AustraliaShortages and barriers to clinical placements – less training sites, more medical students, GP burnout
Shelker et al. (2014) New ZealandRural background and exposure influence postgraduate practice location
Students learning medicine in general (2016) Canada and AustraliaGeneral practice placements enhance interest and preparedness for primary care careers
Mayer and Renouf (2016) New ZealandConfirmed strong infrastructure for rural medical education in New Zealand
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (2024) AustraliaGuideline on health professional education meeting the needs of the indigenous communities
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (2022) AustraliaPrioritised rural, migrant, and Indigenous health in structured learning pathways in RACGP
An Australian Government Initiative (2022) AustraliaPrioritised migrant, refugee and asylum seekers in structured learning in curriculum
Asia
Al-Dabbagh and Al-Taee (2005) IraqTask based community settings such as community-oriented models boost relevance and student engagement
Benbassat and Baumal (2012) IsraelEarly commitment of students to specialities streamlines training and addresses workforce gaps
Malaysian Medical Council (2020) MalaysiaSet benchmarks for clinical placements, EBM, and community exposure
Sulaiman et al. (2024) United Arab EmiratesDevelopment of an integrated FM curriculum adapted to UAE context
Africa
Malan et al. (2024) NamibiaElectronic portfolios and virtual learning are beneficial in skills training and assessments in low-resource settings

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