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COMMUNITY
General Practice
First-contact, whole-person care in the community, caring for patients of all ages and conditions over many years.
| Training length | 3 years (ST1–ST3) |
|---|---|
| How you enter | Run-through; national recruitment using the MSRA and an offer process (ST1) |
| College | Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) ↗ |
Exams you will sit
- MRCGP Applied Knowledge Test (AKT)
- MRCGP Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA)
- Workplace-based assessment in the e-portfolio
Sub-specialising and fellowships
- GP with special interest (for example dermatology, musculoskeletal, substance misuse)
- Academic GP
- Sport and exercise medicine (via separate training)
- Out-of-hours and urgent care
- Medical education and leadership