PROS & CONS OF GENERAL PRACTICE (GP) TRAINING IN UK

[@DoctorNosa]

Team GP over here but good points made!

[@GPONTHEMOVE]

Great summary, I really enjoyed this video, I liked when you spoke about the 10mins gp consults, luckily some practices have gone to 15mins appts as per BMA guidance. Thanks!

[@lavnya70]

Thank you.

[@burhanwali8862]

Your videos are very informative and helpful. As someone who's thinking of working in the UK they're a treasure trove. Thank you for taking some time out of your busy routine to make these video. Hope to see more...

[@lavnya70]

Thank you.

[@nagwannoaman2690]

I really loved your video, how you talk and address each point ❤❤❤ You’re such a polite, humble and nice person Thanks for the good video

[@DrErwinKwun]

A career in GP is not foe everyone. It is indeed a challenging career due to the enormous workload and constant pressure. You raise some good points. However, there are also benefits of GP. You see people from all walk of life. As they say, variety is the spice of life. You get to know your patients and their family over time. GP is more flexible than specialties like medicine, Obs & Gynae or Paeds s as you don't have to work nights and weekend.

[@lavnya70]

Very true. Thank you.

[@ajinkyagaikwad3542]

Thanks! Your videos are so informative.

[@lavnya70]

Thank you.

[@vikassingh-xc7hh]

Thanks for giving such information

[@ngwenyunt5879]

you are absolutely right. You read my mind.

[@hemanaidu8360]

Hi Lavnya! Nice to hear your points:) Where can I learn more about the GP system and workings of a practice of the UK?

[@lavnya70]

Do check out this video as well - BENEFITS OF GP TRAINING kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2WliqWnq9yogrs

[@NomanKhan-pl9qd]

Informative video

[@ahmedelbarbaary]

So doctor, Where do gps work? They don't work in the hospital?

[@lavnya70]

They work in community clinics.

[@ahmedelbarbaary]

@@lavnya70 doctor can you talk about the specialities where there is work life balance? I mean that you normally work 40-48 hours a week and from 9-5 like everyone else having more time for yourself.

[@lavnya70]

@@ahmedelbarbaary GP specialty probably has the best work life balance.

[@sandrillalobo2428]

@@lavnya70 What about Psychiatry? I've heard people say that working hours is less if you pursue Psychiatry in UK. Is that true Doctor?

[@lavnya70]

@@sandrillalobo2428 It will depend on your job contract.

[@moaz6395]

Hello. You keep mentioning 'surgery'. Can you please tell what surgery means in a GP practice and what's GP surgery? Please and thanks!

[@lavnya70]

GP surgery is another term for clinics.

[@moaz6395]

@@lavnya70 Ohhh. So weird! How come?

[@lavnya70]

@@moaz6395 It has been like that in UK.

[@moaz6395]

@@lavnya70 bet.

[@moaz6395]

@@lavnya70 thanks though.

[@chiamakankorikailechukwu9189]

Lots of cons though...I was listening for pros.

[@lavnya70]

The pros is in this video-BENEFITS OF GP TRAINING kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2WliqWnq9yogrs

[@yasrabbatool7316]

Hi .. Do IMG obs and gynae training get free hands to do cesarean section and hysterectomy or they only assist.... From which year they get free hand

[@lavnya70]

Hi, yes they do. Normally from the first year.

[@kanzuliman840]

I have done mrcp how can I enter ST1 for GP

[@lavnya70]

Have you done FY2? You can apply for GP training after FY2.

[@kanzuliman840]

Yep I have done FY2 but unfortunately or fortunately I did clear MRCP as well.Now if I want to be a GP that means this MRCP is of no use because that is only needed if I want higher specialities?right?

[@Fuandomin946]

Hallo,I have been working for almost 7 years in my country, 4 years in the department of emergency and 2 years in neonatologi,and now I wanna to apply in the uk for GP tranning especific neonatologic,but how can I apply here,can you help me a little info about GP here?thx

[@lavnya70]

Hi, do you want to do GP or neonatology? They are two different specialty.

[@shivinlal2376]

Hi Lavanya . Am interested in doing internal medicine .can u guide me about what to do after clearing plab 2.

[@lavnya70]

After MBBS, internship and PLAB, apply for FY2 jobs in UK. After FY2 (1 year), apply for internal medicine training (IMT) (2-3 years). During IMT, take MRCP. After IMT and MRCP, apply for higher specialty training in your desired medical specialty eg cardiology, respiratory, acute medicine, neurology, gastroenterology, renal medicine, haematology etc (4-5 years). You can apply for higher specialty training in acute medicine or general medicine if none of the other specialties appeal to you.

[@shivinlal2376]

@@lavnya70 tq 🙏

[@seershasubash4010]

Hi doctor.Huge thanks for all the information.There is something I would like to know.Can I do Mrcgp from my country and then come to UK? In such a case how do I go about after clearing Mrcgp directly?What are my chances to work as Gp in UK thereafter.Also for permanent residency.

[@lavnya70]

I am not sure. You can check the eligibility criteria on the MRCGP website www.rcgp.org.uk

[@seershasubash4010]

Thankyou so much;

[@tayyabakhokhar3695]

why you are reading from your desktop....not making eye contact

[@vasusrimnbvcxz]

How to revise questions in Pastest

[@lavnya70]

Hi, it is a q bank online subscription.

[@vasusrimnbvcxz]

Lavnya Balenderan yes ma’am... but we can’t go back to the questions we hav already answered a while ago to revise it... is there any other way

[@lavnya70]

@@vasusrimnbvcxz Hi, there should be a way to view the questions that you have already answered. I don't have my subscription anymore so I can't tell you the steps. Try contacting the pastest team. They should be able to help you.

[@vasusrimnbvcxz]

Lavnya Balenderan thank u

[@harsimransingh-lo3id]

Ma'am can a doctor SETTLE and practice in UK after doing MD/MS postgraduate training in India without going through postgraduate training again in UK by just giving frcs/mrcp/Mrcs etc? Thankyou

[@lavnya70]

Hi, if you are already a specialist/consultant in another country, you can enter the specialist register here via the CESR route. bdiresourcing.com/news/2018/06/a-guide-to-cesr/130

[@shubhikatyal6098]

Hi...I have done my MD Medicine from India..so after the mrcp three stages what additional exam or training I have to do to practice as an internal medicine specialist?

[@lavnya70]

Hi, most doctors here after internal medicine training (IMT) (3 years) and MRCP, go on to pursue higher medical specialty training (4 years) in their desired field eg cardiology, dermatology, respiratory etc. You could opt for acute internal medicine (4 years) instead if you don't want to choose any specialty. After IMT (3 years), MRCP and higher medical specialty training (4 years)- you become a consultant. This is the porcess in the UK.

[@shubhikatyal6098]

Lavnya Balenderan what about CESR

[@Mbbsstories]

Can I appear in MRCP exam after FY2 without CMT as an IMG

[@Srvjq123]

Hello ma'am , I am Dr from India, I have completed my MBBS and one year of internship, I am looking further to write MRCGP , there is not much information regarding MRCGP can you please make a video regarding it , many even dontbknow that this exam exists, What is MRCGP international/south east asia Steps /process /eligibility criteria for Indian MBBS students/fees/total amount for whole process/study resources/q bank /life style /expected salary after MRCGP /training duration . Please make a video , please 🙏

[@ReethuVincy22444422]

6:50 morning surgery? does a GPs work involve surgery?

[@lavnya70]

In the UK, surgery is referred to the clinic session. The GP clinic is called GP surgery.

[@ReethuVincy22444422]

@@lavnya70 thankyou fr the prompt clarification.

[@janatarek600]

What are the working hours like when you’re a gp?

[@advikkaridhy6301]

Mam after passing plab and getting gmc registration and doing fy2 we can get into GP training for 3 years directly ? And do we have to go through any other exam during this gp training of 3 years to become GP and one more thing mam can we get couple of months of maternity leave during GP training and resume to work when we are ready ????

[@lavnya70]

Hi, yes, after FY2, you can apply for GP training. During GP training, you have to take the MRCGP exam. You can take maternity leave at any time and resume your training after that.

[@advikkaridhy6301]

@@lavnya70 thanku sister sooooo very much I love you sister ...if I manage to get a job there in I will surely come and meet you angel

[@Samayga]

But i heard gps are earning better than mrcp peoples... is it true?????

[@lavnya70]

Hi, yes GP earns as well as medical consultants.

[@Samayga]

@@lavnya70 but gp only 3years but to become consultant v need to spend 7years.... thats the difference

[@lavnya70]

@@Samayga The starting salary for GPs after 3 years is around £56K, the starting salary for consultants after 7 years is around £76K. Here is a link to the NHS pay scale. bdiresourcing.com/news/a-doctors-pay-within-the-nhs/119

[@mariumrehman8391]

@@lavnya70 and in those 7 years how much salary for consultants?

[@mariumrehman8391]

@@lavnya70 £56K , £76K? is it monthly?

[@SaurGamer-ph4fq]

Mam do we become gp immediately after fy2??

[@lavnya70]

No, you can apply for GP training after FY2. After completing GP training (3 years), you will become a GP.

[@ReethuVincy22444422]

@@lavnya70 mam at the beginning of the video you mentioned that you had worked in a GP setting during your FY2. could you clarify.

[@ZM90901]

Maree vinc after FY2 you do GP TRAINING for 3 years and THEN you become a gp

[@ReethuVincy22444422]

@@ZM90901 Thankyou. But I believe she isn't a GP. Hence I raised that doubt.

[@tomcage123]

@@ReethuVincy22444422 yea technically u are a gp after med school..but only after speciality gp training u are a specialist gp.

[@Mbbsstories]

After FY2 are we considered as GP?

[@lavnya70]

No, to become a GP you need to complete the GP training programme (4 years)

[@SaurGamer-ph4fq]

Madam i m mbbs dr from india.....my age is 35.....do i hv chances of clearing plab and gmc registration at this age???.....m i too old if i m planning to settle in uk....vl i face language problem??

[@lavnya70]

I think you can still take PLAB. Do check out the eligibility criteria here PLAB exam guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmjPlJiHibhpo5I

[@SaurGamer-ph4fq]

@@lavnya70 i know i m eligible....but my point is.... doesn't nhs prefer young candidates??and won't i face difficulty in getting fy2 job and starting st as young will be preferred more in interview??

[@lavnya70]

@@SaurGamer-ph4fq From my observations, there is no age bias in UK. This is just my opinion.

[@SaurGamer-ph4fq]

@@lavnya70 madam could u pls answer my question after consulting ur colleagues and hv some workout....i know i m expecting high from u....but it is very important for me....but ur such a helping and affectionate dr....i shall be very very thankful to you.... sorry for botheration

[@imranpatel8598]

Ma'am ,what is the pay of gp during their training and once they finish their training ,as they become consultant Gp ,what is there pay ,is it same as surgery or medicine consultant after their 8 years training?

[@lavnya70]

Do check out the salary here www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/pay/other-doctors-pay-scales/salaried-gps-pay-ranges

[@SuperKEERi]

Mam what is the degree you get after 3years of gp training..is der some exam after 3 years lik if it's medcne. U can do ur mrcp and start with your speciality training..is there something like that in gp training or family medicine?

[@faithlesshound5621]

As she said before, GP trainees normally take the exams to become members of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP). But it is not a university degree. There are also diploma exams you can take after six months hospital experience in things like obstetrics, paediatrics, geriatrics, family planning, (etc) and some keen types collect DCH, DRCOG, DGM (etc) during their training. These are at a lower level than the membership exams, but relevant to practice in the community, so they may help you get a more desirable job.