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This area of the site contains information for GP Trainees in Wales. Here you will find all the information you require during your time as a GP Trainee.

Registration with the RCGP and the e-portfolio
Prior to commencing your GP Training you must register with the Royal College of General Practioners (RCGP) as an Associate in Training (AiT). You will need a National Training Number (NTN) to enable you to register and gain access to the RCGP eportfolio which is a requirement of GP Specialty Training. National Training Numbers (NTNs)
Information on how to obtain an NTN can be found here Form...

Background In December 2007 the BMA amended the BMA/COGPED model framework contract in respect of annual leave entitlements. The BMA advised that in line with the hospital terms and conditions of service, those GP specialty registrars on point three or above of the specialty registrar pay scale are those who are eligible for additional leave. All other GP specialty registrars should retain the existing entitlement of annual leave.

Purpose The old style paper-based RITA and VTR forms have now been replaced by an assessment process for specialty training which is based on the more explicit use of evidence to inform the annual assessment outcome of progress (Gold Guide). This is known as the Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP).

There are two options currently available to GP Specialty Trainees who may for various reasons need to continue their training in another part of the country. This includes: Intra-Deanery Transfers - for Trainees who meet the eligibility criteria to move from one scheme to another within Wales. Inter-Deanery Transfers - for Trainees who meet the...

An Intra-Deanery Transfer can be described as a movement of a Trainee from one scheme to another within Wales, for example a transfer from the Cardiff scheme to the Wrexham scheme. Applications can be submitted at any time during the training year.

An Inter-Deanery Transfer can be described as a movement of a Trainee from one Deanery to another within the UK, for example a transfer from the Wales to Northern Deanery. The arrangements for this apply to both full-time and part-time Trainees. Movement is at the discretion of the Postgraduate Dean/Director of Postgraduate General Practice Education and Trainees will be expected to show that they have well-founded reasons for moving.

In accordance with the Gold Guide, all GP Trainees will have an Educational Supervisor based in General Practice. This Educational Supervisor will be an approved GP Trainer.

As per the Gold Guide all trainees must register with the Postgraduate Dean by completing the registration Form R. Trainees in ST1, ST2 and ST3 must complete a form R every year.

Academic GP Training Posts in Wales All recruits to GP Training in Wales can, in their ST2 year and in competition with their peers, apply to extend their training and enter a GP Specialty Academic Training (GPSAT) programme.

Welcome to our GP ST Rep homepage from your GP Specialty Training Representatives! We have been selected by the GP Specialty Training Section in the Wales Deanery to represent all GP trainees across all schemes in Wales.

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All general practice trainees, whilst in a general practice post, are required to undertake a minimum of 72 hours of out of hours (OOH) pro rata.

Below are the MRCGP Examination Regulations concerned with eligibility which came into effect on 1 August 2010.

General Information GP Registrars in their general practice year you are entitled to 30 days study leave per year with additional time allowed to take one postgraduate exam. Study leave may only be taken...

Applying for Out of programme (OOP) Experience for GP Trainees in Wales The Gold Guide for Specialty Training sets out the circumstances when a trainee may seek approval for time out of programme. This...