International opportunities

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

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Vacancies

External development assessor to Cyprus

RCGP International is looking to appoint one External Development Assessor (EDA) to the University of Nicosia Medical School in Cyprus, one of the MRCGP[INT] accredited Host Examining Bodies (HEB).

This appointment is a one-off engagement to inspect standards of the MRCGP[INT] accredited exit assessment at the HEB, and the appointed EDA will be accompanied by the RCGP International Development Advisor to Cyprus.

Dates of engagement: 21 – 26 September 2026.

We are looking for a UK-based Member or Fellow of the College, In Good Standing with the RCGP and GMC who has close familiarity with and involvement in the MRCGP[INT] and MRCGP assessment frameworks. The role profile lists the essential and desirable person specification criteria.

The above dates are inclusive of travel. Travel arrangements will be made in line with the RCGP Travel Policy and in line with FCDO Travel Advice.

How to apply:

  • Please email us your up-to-date detailed CV and a statement up to 500 words max. outlining your skills, experience and how you meet the requirements of the role to international@rcgp.org.uk with the subject line “EDA Cyprus application”.
  • Application deadline: Monday 24 August 2026 at 9am BST.
  • Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview by MS Teams/zoom shortly after the deadline at a mutually convenient time.

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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).

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