The Combined Programme

This route to certification is open to trainees in the UK holding a National Training Number (NTN) who were:

 

  • given a shortened general practice training programme in the past and
  • want to include non approved posts in their three year programme (this means posts which were not approved at the time for general practice training in the UK such as higher specialist training posts, Clinical Fellow posts and posts held outside the UK)

 

Applicants for a CEGPR who want to use the Combined Programme option should apply to the RCGP Certification Unit at least six months before their final day of training. Trainees are guided through the application process and their documentation is checked before it is passed to the GMC for a final decision. This is made at the end of the training programme. Normally trainees who have registered with the College as applicants for a CEGPR are contacted directly by the Certification Unit and invited to apply. Trainees may also wish to email the Certification Unit for more information, forms and guidance. Email enquiries should be sent to certification@rcgp.org.uk