Introduction to General Practice and Vocational Training
History
The first Vocational training scheme for General Practice was started in Scotland in 1951, but it was not until the early 1970’s that programmes were developed throughout the UK. Prior to this, doctors wishing to become GPs “learnt on the job”. This was often a frightening experience and led to a great variation in the quality of GPs.
Vocational training is now a highly developed programme intended to provide the GPs of today with the skills, and knowledge to work in the modern NHS today, and to continue to evolve and change to meet the challenges of the future.
Requirements
The experience needed to qualify to work as a GP in the UK are laid down in law, and administered by the JCPTGP. The 3-year posts available at Milton Keynes Hospital satisfy all these requirements.
Why Milton Keynes?
Milton Keynes Hospital offers a range of hospital posts, which combine a broad clinical experience with innovative and extensive learning opportunities. Unlike many schemes where only the final year registrars are offered GP teaching, at Milton Keynes SHOs are also able to attend GP training.