Uncertain times ahead for revalidation
There has been a flurry of activity around revalidation since the start of 2010. In January, the RCGP published its latest guide to revalidation, which outlined plans to simplify the credit systems....
View ArticleBrushing up on consultation skills
GP newspaper’s recent series on consultation skills featured five articles on common scenarios faced in consultations and helpful tips for how to get the most out of the 10-minute consultation. Dr...
View ArticleChanges to the MRCGP – what does it mean for you?
Earlier this month, the RCGP announced changes to the MRCGP exam, specifically the AKT and the CSA. The changes will take effect in September 2010. The RCGP say that the changes made were based on...
View ArticleRevalidation: an onerous task?
The Royal Society of Medicine last week hosted an update on revalidation by Dr Clare Gerada, the soon-to-be RCGP chair. Dr Gerada gave an overview of the current situation and reassured audience...
View ArticleConfidence lacking in future GP leaders?
A recent GMC report has raised questions over the competency of some GP trainees and recently qualified GPs. Feedback from the RCGP has suggested that while training standards are high, young GPs...
View ArticleHow GPonline.com can help you pass the CSA
For many, one of the most daunting aspects of GP training will be the looming MRCGP exams and, in particular, the CSA. With the CSA exams coming up in a matter of weeks, many GP trainees will be...
View ArticleCulture change needed if GPs are to succeed on telehealth
There are more mobile phones in the UK than there are people. And most of us use them every day, if not every hour of every day, to organise just about every part of our lives. Then why do we not use...
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