International College of General Practicioners

Training Program

We provide specialised education and expert training solutions for
doctors who choose to specialise in General Practice in urban, rural
and remote locations.
ICGP offers a well-supported and individualised, self-directed journey
to becoming a qualified specialist GP.

Why to train with ICGP?

Our training program offers:

Diversity: Gain hands-on experience in urban, rural and/or remote
training areas. We’ll ensure you see a wide variety of patient
presentations across community healthcare settings.
Flexibility: We offer flexibility within your training experience, such as rural locations and dealing with rare cases in remote regions.
Community:. You will be assigned your own support team including
a Program Training Advisor, Medical Educator and Training Supervisor, who will work with you to personalise your training and support you in your journey to Fellowship

Training program

A day in the life of a registrar may involve patient consults with experienced doctors close by, informal corridor teaching and dedicated formal teaching time each week. Many rural-based GP training clinics also support their local hospital with an inpatients and on-call service, as well as anaesthetics andobstetrics if you have the qualifications.
This is complemented by the latest in technology-assisted learning, dedicated teaching times, regular workshops delivered by Medical Educators and comprehensive exam preparation.

During your training you will attend :

An orientation workshop
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
A Wellbeing workshop
10 face-to-face workshops with your Medical Educator
The opportunity to participate in a variety of non-mandatory workshops, webinars and exam preparation activities

You will be supported by innovative online programs to assist with your education and learning goals.

Our team of medical educators and program training advisors will work closely with you to provide personalised advice, mentoring and support throughout your journey.

A-Year One for GPs:

Stage 1: 0-6 months
Support and Networking
Learning and development
PCN Portfolio Working
Recruitment & Induction
Portfolio opportunity agreed
Induction to PCNs/ ICS / STP
Assigned GP mentor and supervisor
Personal Development Plan (PDP)
Join GP Network
PCN Portfolio Working
Access to shadowing opportunities
Commence portfolio working
Support and Networking
Access GP mentor and supervisor
Access GP Network
Access to Action Learning Set
Learning and Development
Practice Management learning
Quality Improvement learning

xExpected Outcomes
Supported transition into PC role
Awareness of PCNs/ ICSs / STPs and their role
PDP in place
Individual’s ambitions understood
Supportive network built around the individual
Connected to Training Hub or other delivery partner
System awareness
Planned PCN portfolio
working options
Network of support grows
contextual confidence
Expected Outcomes
Embedded mentor / mentee relationship
Support network aids personal development
Learning and development opportunities underway,
with known ways of embedding learning
PCN portfolio options embedded
Access to shadowing opportunities within PCN
Increase specialist skills in chosen area

B-Year two for GPs:

Stage 3: 13-18 months
Support and Networking
Learning and development
PCN Portfolio Working
Access GP mentor and supervisor
Access to coaching for personal development
Portfolio
working underway on a regular basis
Access to Action Learning Set
Access GP Network
Stage 4: 19-24 months
Support and Networking
Learning and Development
PCN Portfolio Working
Access GP mentor and supervisor
Access to Action Learning Set
Integrated MDT working exposure
Coaching for career development
Embedded within portfolio role
Access GP Network
Access Leadership development opportunities/ shadowing

Mentorship / coaching learning
Remote working learning
Expected Outcomes
Coaching sessions inform future development plan • Clear
personal development goals
Leadership aspirations established and trajectories
planned
Undergone learning in a range of non-clinical topics
System level awareness and connectivity established • PCN level
awareness and connectivity established
Expected Outcomes
Leadership development established with clear plan for
development
Understanding and experience of MDT integrated working
approach
Confident to lead element of PCN work
PCN/ System-wide relationships established
Understanding of partnership roles