Why you should be a GP Dr Mark Feldman MBBS MRCGP (dist) DFFP DOCCMED MDCH ILTM

Who am I ? GP for 25 yrs Trainer in general practice Occupational health Sanofi aventis, AXA, Healthsure, Thames power Deanery interviewer Hypnotherapy Lecturing

Why you should be a GP Gate In The Course After qualification What its like to be a gp Clinical Cases

Med School Entry requirements Birmingham A2 Levels** 1. Chemistry required. 2. One from Biology, Physics or Mathematics required. 3. One other subject, which may include those named above excluding General Studies. AS Levels Biology required (Grade B minimum).

Med School Entry requirements GCSE Normally a minimum of 8 GCSEs mostly A or A*. English Language Grade B minimum, (650 for TOEFL or 7.0 for each component of IELTS), Physics and Mathematics (at Grade A minimum) if not offered at A or AS Level, Integrated Science (Double Certificate) Grade A is acceptable as an alternative to Physics. **320 Points Minimum from 3 GCE Advanced Levels (with at least 2 A Grade passes) or equivalent must be achieved in year 13.

Med School Entry requirements ROYAL FREE AND UCL Required standard of Mathematics and English Language All candidates must have GCSE or O-level at grade B or above in English Language and Mathematics. GCE A-levels Students are expected to take three A-levels and one additional AS-level. These courses should be completed within two years (we do not consider re-sit students). Chemistry must be studied at A-level. Biology must be studied at either A or AS-level. A candidate can have a free choice of other AS/A-level subjects, with the following exceptions: General Studies A-level is acceptable only as an alternative to the additional AS-level. We do not wish to discourage applicants who are studying two mathematical subjects at A- level, but such applicants should be aware that they will need to take four A-levels, as offers will only include one of the Maths subjects amongst the three A-level combination. For example, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics A-levels and AS-level Biology would not be acceptable. Please note that some preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to Chemistry and Biology, offer a contrasting subject at A or AS-level. In this context the definition of a contrasting subject is one outside the traditional science subjects of Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. For example, a foreign language, English literature, history, geography, art, music, critical thinking, religious studies, design and technology etc. Our standard conditional offer is grades AAB at A-level and a pass in an additional AS-level. The reference on the UCAS application must list both the A-level and the additional AS-level grade predictions in order for the candidate to be considered further.

Med School Entry requirements For candidates sitting the examination in summer 2006 the UKCAT[UK Clinical Aptitude Test ] will consist of four subtests: Verbal reasoning- assesses candidates' ability to think logically about written information and arrive at a reasoned conclusion. Quantitative reasoning- assesses candidates' ability to to solve numerical problems. Abstract reasoning - assesses candidates' ability to infer relationships from information by convergent and divergent thinking. Problem Solving - assesses candidates' ability to deal with various forms of information, to infer relationships, to make informed judgements, and decide upon an appropriate response.

The course

Post qualification

Types of Doctor GP gynaeeyespaedsMedicineSurgeryResearchPsychiatryRheumatologyDermatologyENTCardiologyUrology

General Practice Typical Week There is no typical week Type of work Chronic Disease management Acute Disease Teaching

General Practice What’s the attraction? Helping others Problem Solving Working in a team Huge variety Cradle to the grave Continuity

General Practice What’s the attraction? Autonomy Portfolio careers GYPSI Occ health, hypnotherapy, dermatology, teaching Income

Income in training House Officer £19700 SHO£24500 – GPR£ [ more if greater experience – max about £ 70000]

General Practice Income Average gp income 43%> £ Average consultant income£67 – [ BUT NB private work ] Average UK income£26000

General practice What’s it like

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General Practice Scaly rash on elbows and knees Pink well defined, raised up Present for one month Scaly scalp

General Practice Psoriasis

General Practice Tiredness Weight gain Dry Hair Constipation Feeling cold Coarsening of features

General Practice Hypothyroidism

General Practice Tiredness 16 yr old girl Sore throat Rash Exudate on tonsils Enlarged spleen

General Practice Glandular fever

General Practice Tiredness 14 yr old boy Weight Loss Polyuria Thirst

General Practice Diabetes

General Practice Tiredness 38 yr old woman 3 children Husband left her Tearful Cant sleep

General Practice Depression

General Practice Who does it suit Quick thinkers People who can see patterns People people Curious people who like stories

General Practice Who does it suit Skills Needed Pattern Recognition Memory – the database Communication IT Social skills Ability to work in team Problem solving

Why you should be a GP The End