Welcome
Considering GP training in Cheshire?
Thinking about becoming a GP trainee in Cheshire or the High Peak? We have some great placements available. Our aim is to help you develop skills which will enable you to keep up-to-date, deal with uncertainty, have a healthy work-life balance and know where to seek help when needed. In turn preparing you for a fulfilling and enjoyable life as a GP. For more information about what you can expect as one of our GP trainees then you will find lots of information below. If you are looking for information about placements click here to access our placements page.
You are also welcome to contact the GPVTS Program Director, Dr Debbie Maxwell, click on the ‘Learn More’ button below to email Debbie or you can also phone her 07742107873.
What you can expect
The course is based on adult learning principles; it is intended to draw on your own experiences, allowing plenty of time for reflection. It should evolve from your own needs at the appropriate time and, therefore, be relevant. You can expect us to:
- Endeavour to take your preferences into account when assigning rotations
- Do our best to facilitate your learning and development
- Provide you with help and support
- Listen to your feedback
GPVTS Teaching
The GPVTS teaching takes place every week (ST1s and ST2s afternoons) whilst they are in a hospital post and weekly during term time for all trainees currently placed in a General practice (morning sessions). This arrangement is unique to Macclesfield and has the advantage that more junior trainees are taught with those that are more senior. Feedback in the past has suggested that this is welcomed.
For more information on our teaching program click on the button below to contact us for more information.
Books & articles about General Practice
Here are some links to useful articles and research studies evidencing the importance of General Practice.
- Burkey, Y, Black, M and Reeve, H. (1997) Patient’s views on their discharge from follow up in outpatient clinics: qualitative study, BMJ 1997;315:1138
- Kearley, K.E., Freeman, G.K., & Heath, A. (2001) An exploration of the value of the personal doctor-patient relationship in general practice, British Journal of General Practice, vol 51, 712:718
- Tarrant, C., Windridge, K., Boulton, M., Baker, R., Freeman, G. (2003) Research: Qualitative study of the meaning of personal care in general practice, BMJ 2003;326:1310
Useful Resources & Links
- North Eastern Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group
- NHS Alliance
- Health Education North West – GP Training
- Royal College of General Practitioners
- Health Education England – GP recruitment
- BMA – Developing your GP career
- BMJ Careers – Getting Into GP Training
- BMJ Learning
- NICE guidelines
- Dermnet NZ
- GP notebook
- Health Careers – GP Training
- Doctors.net
- RCGP—Curriculum for General Practice
- Pulse General Practice Website
- Royal College of GPs – Trainee GP Membership Packages