About the Programme
The Chelmsford General Practice Specialist Training Programme is based at Broomfield Hospital with some GP specialist training posts based at The Linden Centre and The Crystal Centre. Specialist training posts exist in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Geriatric Medicine, Accident & Emergency, ENT, Respiratory Medicine, Acute General Medicine and Psychiatry.
Our aim is to produce flexible rotations to suit individual needs. The three-year scheme will consist of 12 months hospital medicine and 24 months in General Practice. At the Chelmsford Scheme we additionally have Integrated Training posts (ITP), which are attached to some of our rotations in your ST2 phase.
In General Practice you will continue your learning and take the MRCGP exams, passing which, will allow you to practice as a General Practitioner. Throughout the three years of the Scheme, trainees attend the half-day educational teaching based at the Medical Academic Unit (MAU) at Broomfield Hospital on Wednesdays from 2pm to 5pm.
The programme is varied and enjoyable, ranging from traditional medical topics to alternative medicine and debate on current political issues in the NHS. There is a 'One Day Away Teaching Course', presently held at Hylands House, Writtle. The content of the course varies according to needs and demand but is always great fun and there is time to explore the facilities.