GP training

Help with the parts of training that are easy to miss

Find what to check for study leave, reviews, portfolio work and placement administration. IMG guidance is included where it adds useful context.

Training administration

Tasks and paperwork

Draft procedure pages show their status clearly and link back to authoritative sources.

GP training & careersCCT & first GP jobTraining guide

Finding your first salaried GP job

Where to look, what to ask at interview, how to compare workload and pay, and which paperwork to start before CCT.

EnglandSources checked 15 Sept 2026
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GP training & careersPortfolio, supervision & ARCPTraining guide

Outcome 5 at final ARCP: what to check

What one anonymised case can teach trainees about ESR coverage, evidence visibility and preparing for final ARCP.

EnglandSources checked 12 Sept 2026
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GP training & careersStudy leave, rotas & payTraining guide

Study-leave claims

The local process for obtaining approval for educational leave and claiming eligible costs during GP training.

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GP training & careersPortfolio, supervision & ARCPTraining guide

Form R and ARCP administration

The recurring declarations and evidence preparation that support a trainee’s Annual Review of Competence Progression.

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For international medical graduates

How GP training works in practice

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IMG guide

Practical guidance for settling in, starting safely and understanding UK general practice.

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Who’s who in a GP practice

Who handles clinical care, operations, navigation, prescriptions, records and training.

EnglandSources checked 24 Aug 2026
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