Training to become a GP in NI
All General Practice Specialty Training (ST1) programmes in the UK are recruited to via a national process managed by the GP National Recruitment Office (GPNRO). NRO website
General Practice training is one of the shortest specialty training programmes in the UK.
Training in Northern Ireland is the responsibility of the Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA). The highly skilled and motivated team of medical and administrative staff will help and support you every step of the way on your journey to becoming a GP.
https://gprecruitment.hee.nhs.uk/Recruitment/LETBs-Deaneries/NIMDTA
The training programmes are geographically located across the region in 7 distinct areas and are as varied as the outstanding NI landscape within which they sit. There are opportunities to train within both urban, suburban and rural settings with many programmes offering a combined urban / rural experience.
https://www.nimdta.gov.uk/general-practice/gp-specialty-trainees/
With a 2 hour car journey taking you from one end of NI to the other, you are never far away from the opportunity to further your career, or from a chance to take in stunning scenery and outdoor adventure, or enjoy vibrant city life at its best. You can find out more about living in NI here.
The RCGP provides a range of support for all GPs in training (Associates in Training (AiTs)) across the UK.
You can find out more at this link https://www.rcgp.org.uk/ait
Oriel is the UK wide portal for recruitment to postgraduate medical, dental, public health, healthcare science and pre-registration pharmacy training. Applicants will use Oriel for all stages of the recruitment process.
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