Publications
A Career in General Practice
Frequently asked questions and useful contacts. » read more
Criteria for Postgraduate Training Programmes
Ratified by ICGP's Postgraduate Training Committee on 28th September 2010 » read more
Definition of General Practice
The ICGP curriculum development group has studied the European definition and its supporting documentation in great depth with a view to the changes that need to be incorporated into it in order to meet the requirements of Irish general practice. » read more
GP Registrar Handbook - 2008 Edition (members only)
The 2008 edition of the GP Registrar Handbook was launched at the NAGPT conference in October 2008. The handbook is a 'dynamic' and practical reference and information source for GP registrars during training in the GP training practice and also 'sign posts' links to other websites of interest to the GP registrar. » read more
ICGP Guidelines for Video Recording Patient Consultations
For Training Practices and CME (Continuing Medical Education) Groups. » read more
MEDICAL COUNCIL ACCREDITATION STANDARDS FOR POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Please see attached document for more information. » read more
Routes to Training in General Practice
This ICGP Booklet provides useful information on training options in general practice. This information covers such subjects as pursuing self-structured training as well as training in Ireland, the UK and abroad, and certification. The booklet provides information for doctors thinking of specialising in general practice as a career, applying for Irish GP Training programmes or pursuing general practice training abroad. » read more
Sample Trainer-Trainee Contract
This sample Trainer-Trainee Contract is reproduced with permission from the Western Training Programme in General Practice. » read more
The Training Charter from the HSE South East Training Programme for General Practice (members only)
The aim of training practice attachments in a vocational training scheme for general practice is to provide GP registrars with an environment where experiential learning can take place. The purpose of the training charter is to clarify roles and responsibilities for registrars and trainers during training practice attachments. The emphasis throughout the attachment will be on education and not the provision of a service. » read more