International opportunities

We want UK and international members who are passionate about improving primary care and family medicine globally.

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Vacancies

RCGP International and Overseas Faculty Fellowship Committee

We are excited to announce two vacancies on the RCGP International and Overseas Faculty Fellowship Committee (IOFFC). The roles entail considering applications for RCGP Fellowship from RCGP Overseas members (UK-qualified who reside outside the UK) and International members (MRCGP[INT]-qualified who reside outside the UK) who wish to demonstrate excellence in their professional practice as Family Doctors and progress to the highest grade of RCGP membership – RCGP Fellowship.

We are looking for:

  • One overseas-qualified RCGP International Fellow (FRCGP[INT]) residing outside the UK;
  • One UK-qualified Overseas Fellow (FRCGP) residing outside the UK.

Applicants need to be either a UK-qualified Fellow (FRCGP) or an overseas-qualified International Fellow (FRCGP[INT]), in Good Standing with the RCGP, the GMC and/or their relevant regulatory body in their country of residence.

The appointments are initially for 3 years, with the possibility to be renewed for another 3 years, 6 years in total maximum. These roles are voluntary, and no remuneration is offered. The time commitment will involve joining 3-4 Fellowship Committee meetings a year virtually (by Zoom) for up to 1 hour or so each, as well as reviewing and commenting on incoming Fellowship applications circulated in good time in advance of meetings.

Read the Terms of Reference and Eligibility Requirements for these roles.

To apply, please send an email to international@rcgp.org.uk with your up-to-date CV and a statement up to 500 words maximum explaining why you are interested in these roles and how you can contribute to the work of the IOFFC.

Deadline: 9am London time zone on Monday 14 September 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview by Zoom within 2-3 weeks after the deadline at a mutually convenient time.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

Qualified GPs and GP Trainees for placement in Uganda

The aim is to provide an innovative volunteer opportunity which incorporates elements of:

  • service provision
  • teaching
  • quality
  • improvement and research

Its foundation is in an African hospital, which is well known for its focus on primary care. This is in recognition of the increasing awareness of the wide-reaching benefits of working overseas, plus demand for such placements from GP trainees and qualified GPs. Support for voluntary work and the international partnerships is in accordance with the Academy of Royal Colleges statement and the Crisp Report.

Our Uganda links are predominantly with the Bwindi Community Hospital. The ever-dynamic Junior International Committee have been instrumental in developing 12-month placements for UK GPs and GP Registrars. We welcome new applicants, please contact us to find out more.

The RCGP - Bwindi link was set up in 2013. Since then, many GPs have worked in the hospital and embraced life in the local community. They have promoted Family Medicine through clinical work and quality improvement. They have also gained personal and professional development.

Previous volunteers have produced several resources. This video gives a powerful overview of life in Bwindi.

Feedback from volunteers has been presented at several RCGP conferences, examples include:

Research papers and reports

Out of Programme Experience (OOPE)

GP Trainees can gain a great deal from the opportunities provided by working or training in a developing country. The Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) gives GP trainees a unique opportunity to take a year out of training to work in a different setting. This enhances competencies, improves confidence, and equips GP trainees to become future leaders with the profession.

Many deaneries are encouraging these through Global Health Fellowships. Or, through a range of one year quality assured posts in countries. These range from South Africa, Zambia and India (London Deanery).

Further information