“Excellent organisation, I really enjoyed having my own clinic and seeing patients alone. It was very useful in terms of diagnosing common condition, carrying out examinations and explaining diagnoses to patients. I gained a lot of confidence in my practice and skills.
“This was a truly excellent placement. I had a lot of independence and had morning and afternoon clinics on my own. I always had support from the GPs when needed and all staff at this surgery were incredibly welcoming. I was part of the team immediately. “
- Final Year Students 2022/23
Welcome to the Final Year MBBS, General Practice Attachment
Dr Nicola Buxton, Final Year GP Academic Lead
The Final Year GP Attachment is enjoyed by our students because it offers senior students the opportunity to see, assess and manage under 1:1 supervision a wide range of health and illness in all age groups in the community over the 5-week block, The students are supervised by our large network of committed practices.
This evolution through the specialty allows educational progression from a novice learner through to a more experienced clinician. We as a department are closely involved in the delivery of the teaching attachments, to ensure standards of teaching are maintained, with continual improvement using feedback and assessment tools.