You say it, we say it, but how do we use it? Communities of practice: A critical analysis

Objectives As educational theories are increasingly used in medical education research there are concerns over how these theories are used, how well they are presented and what the authors intend. Communities of practice (CoP) is one example of an often‐used theory and conceptual framework. This paper presents a critical analysis of how CoP theory is used in medical education research. Methods A critical literature analysis was undertaken of...