Who are we and how do we differ from other organisations?

Now you have accepted your GP training place, it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with the various organisations you will be in contact with during your training programme. It can be a bit confusing figuring out who does what, which is why we have created this guide, to help you understand their different roles and who to contact for information and support.

We, the RCGP, are the professional membership body for over 54,000 GPs across the UK. We set the GP curriculum, including what must be recorded in your Training Portfolio and the exams (AKT and SCA) and Workplace Based Assessment (WPBA) which lead to the MRCGP qualification.

Your deanery is responsible for the delivery and assessment of your training. Their focus is at a local level on logistics e.g. placements, supervision and registrar progress.

For more information on the differences between organisations please visit the who's who guide.