Professional Development

 

The College is committed to supporting GPs throughout their careers. Here you can find information about the range of initiatives we provide once GPs have gained their Certificate of Completion of Training.


Appraisal

Information about a key element of the new Revalidation process: appraisal.

 

Continuing Professional Development

Find out about the RCGP's CPD initiatives, including the CPD Credits Scheme, which will play a central role in supporting GP's learning during Revalidation.

 

Essential Knowledge Updates

A series of updates that contributes to the CPD Credits System, providing GPs with convenient and assessable access to the latest knowledge.

Distance Learning

Details of RCGP educational courses and resources that support and enable distance learning for GPs.

 

First5

First5 is a new initiative which will support new GPs from completion of training to the first point of revalidation at five years. Initiated by the AiT Committee (08/09) Council approved the concept for delivery over the next 2-3 years.

 

Team Quality

Find out about the RCGP Quality Network, which supports GPS and practice teams in improving patient care and service.

 

Admitting GPs From Outside the UK to Primary Care Lists

Advice for Primary Care Organisations (PCOs)  about admitting GPs who trained and qualified outside the UK to Primary Medical Performers Lists.

e-GP.org - e-Learning for General Practice

e-Learning for General Practice (e-GP) Log-in to e-GP to access e-learning support for GP training and professional development.

 

iMAP

Interim Membership by Assessment of Performance (iMAP) offers established GPs a route to RCGP membership.

 

Substance Misuse

The Substance Misuse Unit provides guidance, resources and distance learning certification for primary care professionals.

 

Professional Development Board

The Professional Development board oversees all CPD and RCGP Quality-related initiatives.

 

International

Details of services and programmes for RCGP's international members.

 

Leadership and the RCGP - New Content

Information and resources to help GPs improve their leadership skills.  

 

General Practitioners with Special Interests

From April 2009 General Practitioners with a Special Interest (GPwSI) in a clinical area will have to be accredited in line with new competency frameworks, launched by the Department of Health, RCGP and Royal Pharmaceutical Society on 17 September 2008.

 

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