Career Pathway

 Career Pathway 

 

The flowchart shows the ‘typical’ career pathway for someone training to be a GP in the UK. Further information about each step is available by clicking the links below:
 

Medical School 
Foundation Programmes 
Specialist Training for General Practice (CCT)

 

Depending on your circumstances, you may enter or leave this pathway at different points. Specific advice is available for example for those choosing to practice medicine in the UK from another country, and for those coming from another medical specialty.

 

Useful Links

Training for a Career in General Practice in the UK: Guidance for Overseas Doctors (PDF, 250Kb) 
 - RCGP Info Sheet No 25


Advice regarding Equivalent Experience – Information from PMETB
Becoming a Doctor  – advice from the British Medical Association (BMA)

Widening Access - help and advice on becoming a GP

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