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Embarking on a career as a General Practitioner, A Quick Guide
Becoming a doctor is not an easy option, as with all medical careers it takes a lot of hard work, dedication and study. However, a career as a GP is often a choice for medical professionals who are looking to work in their local community, charity or the armed forces. A career as a General Practitioner offers flexibility and variety on a daily basis. You will be able to see a range of patients from all walks of life, differing ages, backgrounds all with a variety of ailments and illnesses.
This field of medicine is a vital first line defence for the NHS and offers a valuable service to the whole of the UK. It enables hospitals to concentrate their time and budgets on serious illness or emergencies.
So, how do you become a GP?
Dealing with so many potential medical problems means you need a broad and varied knowledge of many illnesses, diseases and conditions. You will need to have extensive training to become a GP. Your first step will be to get a place at medical school and gain a medical degree; this will usually take 5 years, although in some instances there are 4 year options.
Foundation Training
Once you have successfully completed your medical degree you will need to complete foundation training, this is effectively a bridging course between your degree and your speciality training. Here you will have the option of several training placements to gain a better understanding of where you’d like your medical career to go. Your foundation training is over two years.
Speciality Training – General Practice
On successful completion of your two year foundation training you’ll be required to undertake your Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) this will take a minimum of three years to enable you to specialise in General Practice.
Congratulations!
After a long period of hard work and studying, you will have successfully completed your speciality training. You will be presented by MRCGP with the award of a Certificate of Completion of Training, your name will be placed on the GP Register and you will be able to practise as a GP.
There are many fields available to work as a GP to offer you a really exciting and varied career:
· Armed forces
· Charities
· Clinical assistants
· Medico-legal
· Occupational medicine
· Out of hours
To find out more information please visit the Royal College of General Practitioners or to find a career as GP please register your details.