RCGP registrar co-chairs on the jobs crisis, the future of GP training and IMG GP visas
Talking General PracticeShow Notes
This week Emma speaks to the RCGP’s registrar co-chairs, Dr Tom France and Dr Molly Dineen about the issues currently facing GP registrars across the UK. Tom and Molly talk about the ongoing GP jobs crisis and the intense frustration surrounding underemployment and unemployment at the end of training. They explain their concerns about the GP jobs available under the additional roles reimbursement scheme and stress the importance of a fully funded, detailed workforce plan from the government to address the mismatch between rising training numbers and available jobs. Tom and Molly also outline their key priorities for the year ahead, including the need for greater consistency in training and the urgent requirement for better visa sponsorship support for international medical graduates. And they discuss how GP training might need to change and what they would like to see from policymakers to ensure that general practice remains an attractive and viable career for the next generation of doctors. This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen. Useful links ● RCGP registrar committee ● GP training resources on GPonline ● Why a 'heartbroken' new GP gave up his dream career in UK general practice - Former RCGP registrar co-chair speaks to GPonline
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