Network of GP Trainees

About the Network of GP Trainees

• The Network is the general practice trainee voice on training matters
• Any trainee can be a committee member
• There are two trainees per scheme

Aims of the Network of GP Trainees

• To advocate for trainees - education, training and professional development
• To represent trainees at the ICGP and other bodies
• To encourage collaboration between trainees on different schemes
• To encourage involvement of trainees in College
• To keep trainees well informed on education and training related issues
• To foster and maintain a collaborative relationship with the ICGP

What does the Network of GP Trainees do?

• The Network meets four times per year and communicates frequently between these meetings
• The Network represents trainee issues on a range of different committees including:
  1. ICGP Council - the highest level of the College. This is the core representative body, and guides the board on policy and strategy
  2. PGTC - the Post Graduate Training Committee, which promotes and maintains training standards
  3. NCCT - acts as a national steering committee
  4. The Network is the general practice trainee voice on training matters

What the Network of GP Trainees doesn't do

• Represent GP trainees on issues of contract or remuneration

Want more information or to get involved?

Get in contact with the Network of General Practice Trainees at networkofgptrainees@gmail.com.