The specialty recruitment assessment (formerly GP Stage 2 assessment) is an important part of the recruitment process for GP ST entry. This assessment determines if you will be shortlisted for the GP Stage 3 assessment (selection centre) – and if … Continue reading The specialty recruitment assessment – what to expect and how to prepare for the SRA (GP Stage 2)
Dr. Safiya Virji The MRCGP CSA examination is a challenging exam. Dr Safiya Virji sat and passed the exam on her first attempt with one of the top scores in the country. In this article she shares some tips on … Continue reading How to pass the MRCGP CSA – tips from a high scorer
MRCGP AKT Revision – Tips for effective preparation Dr Razwan Ali The MRCGP AKT exam is a challenging test of applied knowledge in a GP setting, covering clinical medicine, statistics and evidence based practice, and organisational aspects of general practice. … Continue reading How to pass the MRCGP AKT – tips for effective preparation from a high scorer
You may have heard the term “portfolio GP” more frequently over the last few years. This is an umbrella term used to describe any GP that has multiple jobs or that does multiple types of work within their working week. … Continue reading Developing a career as a Portfolio GP
9 tips to reduce stress during GP training GP training can be a challenging time with the pressures of the clinical workload, keeping up to date with your e-portfolio and WPBA assessments and preparing for MRCGP exams combined with responsibilities … Continue reading 9 Tips to Reduce Stress During GP Training
When starting GPST, if you have to move house (i.e. your new job is in a different area), there are certain expenses that you can claim. These are covered briefly here, you can download the full guidance document here or … Continue reading Expenses claimable when relocating to start GP training
The MRCGP AKT exam is a challenging exam, testing applied knowledge relevant to UK general practice. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman discusses some key tips to help you prepare for and pass the exam. Understand the basics The exam … Continue reading 10 tips to help you pass the MRCGP AKT exam
The MRCGP CSA is a challenging exam, acting as an exit exam for GP training in the UK. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman discusses some key tips to help you prepare for and pass the exam. Understand the basics … Continue reading 10 tips to help you pass the MRCGP CSA
Once you have finished training, there are many career options open to you. Some are obvious – become a principal in a partnership, take a salaried post, or work as a freelance (locum) sessional GP. However there are other options … Continue reading GP career options: an overview
The AKT (Applied Knowledge Test) is one of the assessments required to gain Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) and can be taken in the ST2 or ST3 year of GP training. It is available 3 times … Continue reading MRCGP AKT Examination – an overview
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