The English Faculties provide a local interface with Fellows,
Members and Associates of the College. Many provide exciting
and relevant educational events, ranging from personal development
issues such as appraisals, to clinical areas such as palliative
care, minor surgery, ophthalmology and diabetes. In addition,
Faculties provide specific training for Registrars wishing to sit
the MRCGP examination.
Faculties also provide opportunities for colleagues to meet
socially. Many Faculties hold eponymous annual lectures, with
interesting speakers and good food! Awards evenings, designed
to recognise the contribution of GPs and other members of the
Primary Health Care Team are now becoming widespread. Retired
Doctors are also able to keep in touch with their colleagues
through specific groups set up for this purpose, and through the
annual general meeting.
Main areas of activity:
Quality
The quality of care offered to patients by general
practitioners is at the heart of the College’s activities.
Education/CPD
Professional Development is key to activities for the College
as a whole. We are committed to providing our members with
guidance and support throughout their careers in relation to
education and maintaining professional standards.
Influencing Policy
By working with other organisations we keep up to date with
and are able to influence policy developments that impact on
general practice.
Membership Services
The College actively looks for ways of interacting with
members. At a local level, there are 22 English Faculty
Offices.