Welcome to the East of England School of General Practice

Interested in GP Training? Have a question? Want to meet our trainees, arrange a taster week or observe a teaching session? please contact us

Supporting you to become the GP you want to be......

Here in the East we want to support you on your way in your GP career:

• Friendly local training in our 18 local training programmes across the Eastern Region

• Support for your learning and exam preparation in our fully funded regional courses

• Funded study leave to support you to develop the knowledge and skills you will need as a GP

• Flexibility to train part-time or take time out of your programme should your circumstances require 

• Supportive reintroduction back into work after a break from training

• Support to develop your career after training with our range of fellowship opportunities as ST4 or post-CCT

• Opportunity to become an academic GP in a centres of excellence in Cambridge or Norwich

• The chance to undertake a year out of programme in South Africa with our global health fellowship

Quality of life in the wonderful East of England

Boasting the natural beauty of Norfolk's Broads and Suffolk's beaches, the historic colleges of Cambridge, charming villages and multicultural towns, the region has something for everybody. 

We have the best climate in England, great schools, affordable house prices and easy transport links to London - and beyond.

The region is a great place to learn - and to live - our work life balance is second to none. 

GP training in the East

You will spend 3 years (full-time equivalent) on one of our 18 training programmes - usually 18 months in hospital posts and 18 months working in General Practices based in the locality your training hospital  

Ethos

In the East of England we believe individual people are important; we try to ensure your learning journey from trainee to GP is a great experience. We combine innovation with consistently high standards for the delivery of education. We are sure that you will feel at home on one of the many programmes that we have to offer. Out ultimate aim is to persuade you to stay and join our GP community.

How to apply

GP Recruitment is run via the National Recruitment Office.

Learn more on our local recruitment page.