A period of transition between the current and new assessment systems will allow all those undertaking the current MRCGP examination to attempt each module up to three times between May 2007 and July 2008. Read the transition arrangements for more information.

nMRCGP

For information on the integrated programme that comprises 3 components click on the links below:

Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) | Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) | Workplace-based Assessment (WPBA)

A description of the assessment and its components can be accessed here for ease of reference.

nMRCGP preparation courses will be rolled out over the coming months. See the courses section below for more information.

Advice for GP Registrars

Summative Assessment

Those in their final year of training based in general practice (starting in February 07), and have chosen to undertake an audit as their written submission of practical work, are advised to begin their audits in the month of March.

Pick your topic with the help of your trainer and perform the 1^st data collection. It is to your advantage to submit the work as early as possible in case resubmission becomes necessary so early data collection is recommended.

For more information see the National Office for Summative Assessment

Study Leave

If you haven’t already done so, plan your study leave now and book the courses you are interested in.

Contracts

Have you signed your employment contract and educational contract? If not, do it now!

A ‘Must Read’ from the College Bookshop

Contribute to the Student Forum

The Patient-Doctor Consultation in Primary Care: theory and practice explores the modern day patient-doctor consultation, looking at the theory and offering practical advice on how to improve one’s listening and communication skills.

Further details can be found here.

The College is in the process of setting up a Student Forum for undergraduates to encourage them to consider a career in general practice.

Q. Do you have any advice for medical students?

Q. Do you wish you’d been given particular support when you were in their shoes?

Give us your tips and we’ll include them on the Student Forum website. Email ait@rcgp.org.uk

Dr Sarah Jarvis, Media Doctor – Career Profile

General practice is the most varied and variable of medical specialties.

In this section, we will be profiling various Members of the College’ careers in order to demonstrate the many possibilities open to you once you have qualified.

Your name?

Sarah Jarvis

How long have you been in General Practice?

17 years

What are your current roles? Please list.

GP trainer, Women’s Health spokesperson for the RCGP, BBC Radio 2 doctor, Good Housekeeping and Pregnancy magazines doctor, The Wright Stuff on Channel 5 doctor among others

What made you decide to become a GP?

I’ve wanted to be a GP since I was 8 years old! I love the holistic approach and the sense of being part of the community in which I work