International opportunities

We can only achieve our goals with the support of our members.

We want UK and international members who are passionate about improving primary care and family medicine globally.

Vacancies

Qualified GPs and GP Trainees for placement in Uganda

The aim is to provide an innovative volunteer opportunity which incorporates elements of:

• service provision
• teaching
• quality
• improvement and research

Its foundation is in an African hospital, which is well known for its focus on primary care. This is in recognition of the increasing awareness of the wide-reaching benefits of working overseas, plus demand for such placements from GP trainees and qualified GPs. Support for voluntary work and the international partnerships is in accordance with the Academy of Royal Colleges statement and the Crisp Report.

• Opportunity for post-CCT volunteers: We are seeking qualified GPs to undertake voluntary placements in a community hospital in Uganda. Read the Post-CCT role profile and specification.
• Opportunity for GP registrars: We are seeking GP trainees (RCGP GP registrars) to undertake a volunteer placement in a community hospital in Uganda. Read the GP registrar role profile and specification.

Out of Programme Experience (OOPE)

GP Trainees can gain a great deal from the opportunities provided by working or training in a developing country. The Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) gives GP trainees a unique opportunity to take a year out of training to work in a different setting. This enhances competencies, improves confidence, and equips GP trainees to become future leaders with the profession.

Many deaneries are encouraging these through Global Health Fellowships. Or, through a range of one year quality assured posts in countries. These range from South Africa, Zambia and India (London Deanery).

Further information

• Global Health Fellowships

Case studies from international opportunities