Using the Curriculum

Understanding the curriculum and its foundation in the definition of general practice will help you focus your learning on the knowledge and skills required to be a good GP. Although primarily aimed at the start of independent work as a general practitioner, it must also inform the general practice component of undergraduate medical education, provide the framework for continuing professional development and prepare the doctor for a professional life of development and change.

Early medical education

Study of the core statement Being a General Practitioner and the four contextual statements would be of benefit during undergraduate training, particularly for those not planning a career in general practice. Understanding and applying elements of the core statement – primary care management, person-centred care, specific problem-solving skills – should be part of the practice-based teaching in the Foundation Programme for all doctors.

During GP specialty training

The components of the curriculum not only provide you with the learning outcomes which you have to achieve but contain case studies and other learning resources. You can use it as a resource guide for self-study, learning sessions with your education supervisor, in preparation for assessments, and as the basis for release programme sessions with your programme director.

Continuing professional development

Learning does not stop on receipt of your Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the end of GP training. Click on the link below to learn how the RCGP curriculum can help you during the early years in practice, with continuing professional development and gaining expertise, and in appraisal and revalidation.

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