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Primary Care Education

What we do:

  • develop and deliver the primary care teaching, learning and assessment within the MBBS Course
  • liaise with primary care educators and GP tutors in the community
  • oversee the quality of primary care teaching within and outside St George’s
  • supervise Academic Foundation doctors and Academic Clinical Fellows training in general practice
  • run the intercalated/BSc module in primary care
  • innovate and develop new educational initiatives in the MBBS course
  • perform academic scholarship relating to clinical medicine and medical education
  • welcome and mentor The Salaried Portfolio Innovation (SPIN) Scheme Fellows and integrated GP trainees in medical education posts
  • deliver leadership roles within the MBBS programme
  • liaise with other HEI regionally and the Society for Academic Primary Care nationally
  • liase with the GP clinical researcher in the Population Health Research Institute.

Primary Care Education

 Supporting neurodivergent learners to thrive on GP placements.

Supporting neurodivergent learners to thrive on GP placements.

Description

Wednesday 23rd June 2026

Online

This online interactive CPD session will explore approaches to enhance engagement and confidence for neurodivergent learners. The session will provide opportunities to share good practice and discuss practical tips to support medical students to get the most out of their time in general practice. We will also reflect on support available for learners and useful resources for educators to consider when hosting students on placement.  

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Supporting neurodivergent learners to thrive on GP placements.
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Conference 2026

Annual GP Tutors Conference: "Educating Medical Students for a Changing Future"

Description

City St George’s, University of London  

Annual GP Tutors Conference 2026

“Educating Medical Students for a Changing Future” 

Date: Wednesday 3rd  June 2026

Time: 09:30-16:30 followed by networking from 16.30 to 18.00  

We are delighted to invite you to our Annual GP Tutor Conference, an initiative from our Faculty Development Team.

The conference will feature keynote presentations, plenary sessions, and a selection of interactive workshops, offering valuable opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

This event is a great chance to learn about the latest developments in primary care education, share best practices, and connect with fellow GP tutors.

Food and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Annual GP Tutors Conference 2026
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Primary Care Education

GATE: Georges Academic Teaching Essentials Course

Description

Wednesday 11th February 2026 14:00-17:00

Wednesday 18th March 2026 14:00-17:00

Wednesday 13th May 2026 14:00-17:00

Wednesday 15th July 2026 14:00-17:00

Please select your preferred date when booking.

In-person at City St George's, University of London (Tooting Campus)

This course is an introduction to teaching and covers the essentials of learning, teaching, assessment and feedback. 

 

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Essentials Course 11/02/26
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Essentials Course 18/03/26
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Essentials Course 13/05/26
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Essentials Course 15/07/26
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suppoting students

Supporting Students in Difficulty

Description

Wednesday 25th March  2025, 13:00 - 14:00 
Location: Online via MS Teams 

This interactive lunchtime session is designed for GP tutors and focuses on how to identify and support students who are struggling during their placements. The session will discuss key indicators of students in difficulty, such as issues with clinical performance and professionalism, as well as causes of difficulty including stress, financial pressures, mental health issues and neurodivergence. We will explore practical strategies for offering support, and guidance on how and when to escalate concerns.  

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Supporting Students in Difficulty
25/03/202625/03/20260[Read More]
Primary Care Education

Tips for Teaching in a Busy GP Clinic

Description

Tuesday 19th May (13.00 – 14.00), online 

MS TeamsFurther information and joining links will be sent prior to the event.

This 60-minute interactive online course is designed to explore some of the challenges you may face as a clinical teacher during a busy GP clinic and provide practical guidance based on educational theory to help you deliver meaningful educational experiences for your students

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Tips for Teaching in a Busy GP Clinic
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SSCT

Top Tips for SSCT (audit) Tutors

Description

Top Tips for SSCT (audit) Tutors

Online: Wednesday 22nd April 2026 13:-14:00

Online 

SSCT Audits and quality improvement (QI) projects are a regular part of general practice and can provide valuable learning opportunities for students while supporting practice development.  

 

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Top Tips for SSCT (audit) Tasks
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