Why train for General Practice
in Reading and Newbury?
We are justly proud of our training scheme which we believe will equip you to:
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Become a skilled GP able to give first class care to your patients
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Develop lifelong learning skills so you can keep your career fresh and keep up to date with the inevitable changes in healthcare
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Tailor your learning to your past experience and any specialist interests you may wish to develop in the future
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Navigate the politicial, financial, and business arena in which modern general practice exists
The scheme has been well established for many years and has a wealth of excellent training practices from a single partner practice to one of the largest practices in Britain, from urban to rural, from deprived communities to more well off. Whatever is your cup of tea we are likely to have something to suit you- plus, as you spend 18 months of the scheme in general practice you will have the opportunity to experience 2 different practices during your training.
We can also almost guarantee you plenty of laughs along the way and close team camaraderie with your fellow trainees- and even perhaps your trainer and the programme directors!
Most of our teaching happens at the postgraduate medical education centre at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. This Centre provides education facilities for all medical and dental practitioners in the West Berkshire District. The amenities include a 2 lecture theatres with full audio-visual aids, seminar rooms, common room (used as an informal lecture theatre) and a comprehensive library with search and word processing facilities and Internet links. There is a canteen for lunch and light refreshments. In addition to the VTS, a wide programme of postgraduate medical education is arranged at the Centre by the Clinical Tutor, his consultant colleagues and various medical societies.