{"id":2051,"date":"2021-01-21T11:16:17","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T11:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/barnet\/?page_id=2051"},"modified":"2026-03-20T15:17:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:17:28","slug":"trainee-testimonials-quotes-from-trainees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gp-training.hee.nhs.uk\/barnet\/about-us\/trainee-testimonials-quotes-from-trainees\/","title":{"rendered":"Trainee Testimonials\/Quotes from Trainees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-nhsblocks-quote1 nhsuk-inset-text is-style-standard\"><span class=\"nhsuk-u-visually-hidden\">Quote \/ Testimonial: <\/span><div class=\"nhsuk-inset-text__quote\"><p><em>I would highly recommend the Barnet VTS scheme. I have been welcomed into a friendly and supportive scheme which is well structured and facilitates my training to become an independent practitioner. The support from peers and trainers is truly outstanding. Barnet offers a variety of rotations of 6 months duration which are essential components in becoming a well-rounded general practitioner.<\/em><\/p><\/div><span class=\"nhsuk-inset-text__quote-attribution\">Anonymous<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nhsblocks-quote1 nhsuk-inset-text\"><span class=\"nhsuk-u-visually-hidden\">Quote \/ Testimonial: <\/span><div class=\"nhsuk-inset-text__quote\"><p><em>&#8220;I just wanted to send this email today (on my 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0day post CCT) to thank all of you for all your help the past 3 years.\u00a0Honestly it has been such a pleasure getting to know each of you and meeting up every Thursday at VTS and having time to talk during away days has built up some special friendships and professional relationships.\u00a0You have all been instrumental in my development as a GP registrar and I&#8217;ve known from day one that I could count on each and every one of you if something was wrong or if I needed any guidance. \u00a0At Barnet trainees are really lucky to have such a strong team to guide us, and my experience really couldn&#8217;t have been better. I have recommended the scheme since my first few weeks of training and will continue to do so for the rest of my career.\u00a0I hope you all have a great summer and I will no doubt keep in touch with all of you!&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/div><span class=\"nhsuk-inset-text__quote-attribution\">Newly Graduated ST3<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nhsblocks-quote1 nhsuk-inset-text\"><span class=\"nhsuk-u-visually-hidden\">Quote \/ Testimonial: <\/span><div class=\"nhsuk-inset-text__quote\"><p><em>&#8220;Barnet VTS is a warm, friendly, and incredibly supportive training scheme. The programme directors and manager genuinely care, knowing each trainee personally and always being there to help. The weekly teaching sessions have brilliant speakers and the small group discussions offer a safe space to share cases, challenges and experiences. The social events and away days bring everyone together, creating a true sense of community. I feel so grateful to be part of such a wonderful scheme.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/div><span class=\"nhsuk-inset-text__quote-attribution\">ST2<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nhsblocks-quote1 nhsuk-inset-text\"><span class=\"nhsuk-u-visually-hidden\">Quote \/ Testimonial: <\/span><div class=\"nhsuk-inset-text__quote\"><p><em>&#8220;<em>All the VTS teaching sessions have been really interesting with applicable topics to GP<\/em>. The away days and socials were a great opportunity to get to know the other trainees and have some fun. The PDs on the scheme are so supportive and approachable. 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