Starting a rotation in a specialty in which you have never worked before might be a bit overwhelming. But if you are pro-active and your baseline knowledge is good, you can pick things up quickly. In this article, Dr Abeera … Continue reading Obstetrics and Gynaecology Rotations: Guidance for GP Trainees
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
Talking to the families of your patients can be one of the more difficult parts of your life as a doctor, but you can make it one of the most rewarding. It is part of everyday life for doctors to … Continue reading Talking to relatives – what to say and how to say it
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
Making the change from what may have been several years in hospital medicine as a junior doctor to becoming a GP registrar can take some getting used to. So what can you expect once you become a registrar? Settling in … Continue reading Starting out as a GP Registrar
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