Worcester is an historic market town, close to larger centres yet set in beautiful countryside. It has a young population, so there is a lively social scene in pubs and clubs. There are good road and rail links to Birmingham, Oxford, Bristol, London, Manchester and Cardiff.

Right from the start, the emphasis is on General Practice as you rotate through various specialties; making you aware of the learning and experience you will need to become a GP. Most people will spend four months in a general practice in both of the ST1 and ST2 years. Throughout, there is ongoing support for nMRCGP .

Teaching and preparation for all parts of this are fully integrated as part of the half-day release scheme.

SOME REASONS FOR JOINING US

We asked the question: Why should you come to Worcester?

The VTS Course Members' reasons:

• Relaxed and friendly atmosphere
• Good social life amongst VTS trainees
• Great bunch of people on VTS
• Educational, in a refreshing way
• Variety of topics and learning & teaching styles
• SHO and Registrar groups work together and separately
• Good exam preparation
• High academic standards yet relaxed friendly atmosphere
• Responsive to needs, willing to change focus at request of trainees
• Wide range of skills taught, not just clinical

The Course Organisers' reasons:

• Worcester is a great place to live and work - a lovely location, with good quality of life for the Registrars.
• It is a young city with good social and sporting facilities
• The VTS members are always good: high quality doctors, know how to have fun
• Excellent training practices, rural and urban - enthusiastic and committed Trainers, who enjoying teaching their Registrars
• Top quality half-day release course led by well-motivated and experienced Course Organisers
• Good teaching from hospital Consultants
• Excellent job prospects in the locality both full- and part-time in this delightful part of England
• The course equips you with all the skills you need to practice with confidence as a young Principle
• Genuine warmth, trust and openness within the VTS group
• Good social events

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