What is the GP curriculum?
The GP curriculum is underpinned by the first statement:
1. Being a General Practitioner
This statement describes the key skills, attitudes and areas of expertise required for a doctor to work as a GP.
This first statement forms the basis for the following six areas of capability:
Knowing yourself and relating to others
2.01 The GP Consultation in Practice
Consultation and communication skills
Ethics and values
Promoting equality and valuing diversity
Carers, relatives and families
2.03 The GP in the Wider Professional Environment
Leadership
Team based care and chronic disease management
Practice management, finances and law
Working in systems of care
2.02 Patient safety and quality of care
Clinical governance and quality improvement
Information management and technology
2.04 Enhancing professional knowledge
Evidence based practice and statistics
Research and academic activity
Teaching and learning skills
Applying clinical knowledge 1
3.02 Genetics in Primary Care
3.03 Care of Acutely Ill People
3.08 Sexual Health
3.12 Cardiovascular Health
Applying clinical knowledge 2
3.15 Care of people with ENT, oral, facial problems
3.16 Care of people with eye problems
3.17 Care of people with metabolic problems
3.18 Care of people with neurological problems
3.20 Care of people with musculoskeletal problems
3.21 Care of people with skin problems
Caring for the whole person
3.04 Care of children and young people
3.05 Care of older adults
3.06 Women’s health
3.07 Men’s health
3.09 end of life care
Managing complex care
3.10 Care of people with mental health problems
3.11 Care of people with intellectual disability
3.14 Care of people who misuse drugs and alcohol
Further details for each area of the curriculum can be found on the RCGP website here