GP Fellowship Programme
Northern Ireland
The GP Fellowship is a 12-month structured development programme for GPs within five years of CCT. It aims to: Support recruitment and retention of early-career GPs, develop leadership and quality improvement (QI) capability, create a pipeline of future GP partners and clinical leaders, strengthen service resilience in General Practice, contribute to Elective Care Reform and regional strategic initiatives.
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Benefits of The GP Fellowship Programme
Why I Applied to the Programme - Dr Ross
Latest Update on 26/27 Intake
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Programme Benefits
General Practice
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Direct clinical support to practices under pressure
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Increased leadership capacity
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Enhanced capability in service redesign and QI
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Contribution to regional improvement initiatives
GP Fellows
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Structured leadership training
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Mentorship and coaching
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Development of specialist clinical interests
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Career progression towards partnership and strategic roles
For the Health System
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Retention of newly qualified GPs
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Development of future clinical leads
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Strengthened Elective Care Reform delivery
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Greater system-wide integration and innovation
Specialist Interest - GPECS
1 session in a specialist or strategic portfolio area
The GP Fellowship Programme offers Fellows opportunities in three main areas. In the Specialist Interest, General Practice Elective Care Service (GPECS), Fellows work across GPECS services and local trust departments. Training opportunities are available in various specialisations such as Dermatology, MSK, Vasectomy, Women's Health, and Primary Care Surgery.
