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The training of a physician.
1Royal College of Physicians, London, United Kingdom.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|April 1, 1987
Summary
Physician training in the UK involves General Professional Training (GPT) and Higher Medical Training (HMT). GPT focuses on entrance exams like MRCP, while HMT covers specialty training, both with minimum durations of 3 and 4 years, respectively.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education and Training
- Physician Professional Development
Background:
- Physician training in the United Kingdom is structured into distinct yet connected phases.
- This training is crucial for developing competent medical professionals and specialists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the structure and components of postgraduate physician training in the UK.
- To define the key stages: General Professional Training (GPT) and Higher Medical Training (HMT).
Main Methods:
- Description of the two-tiered training system: GPT and HMT.
- Identification of the MRCP (Member of the Royal College of Physicians) or equivalent as a key examination within GPT.
- Specification of HMT's focus on General (Internal) Medicine or its subspecialties.
Main Results:
- General Professional Training (GPT) requires a minimum of 3 years.
- Higher Medical Training (HMT) requires a minimum of 4 years.
- Accreditation through HMT is beneficial but not mandatory for consultant appointments.
Conclusions:
- UK physician training is a sequential process comprising GPT and HMT.
- Successful completion of these training stages, with defined minimum durations, is essential for career progression.
- The MRCP or equivalent examination is a critical milestone in early physician training.