Postgraduate Training Pathway
Specialty curriculum
The postgraduate training curriculum for GP,
as approved by the GMC, is available
here.
Length of training
Under the MMC revised curriculum for GP
training, the indicative length of training is 3 years of run
through training. Doctors are not able to undertake GP training
outside this approved training scheme. The only other route of
entry is to achieve GMC approval via Article 11.
Training pathway
Trainees can enter general practice training
at ST1 level.*
Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Person specification
The person specifications for GP are
available.
How to apply for a GP specialty training programme
Full and detailed information about applying to a GP specialty
programme is available from the GP recruitment website at :
www.gprecruitment.org.uk
You can read detailed information about the
assessment and selection process.
The BMJ have produced an interesting article
about selection to GP training which can be found
here.
* This information is correct at the time of writing.
Full and accurate details of training pathways are available from
medical royal colleges, deaneries or the GMC.