Twelve tips for community-based medical education.

Teaching and learning in primary care and community settings is now a very common aspect of most medical trainings, and there is a growing expertise and evidence base related to the contribution of primary care practice to the reform of medical education. This article in the '12 tips' series touches on both practical and political aspects of community-based medical education, addressing the context in which this contribution has developed, its impacts to date, and some core essentials of effective educational practice.