Objectives & Training
- Undertake the Dermatology Diploma (PGDip) qualification at Cardiff University (Distance learning)
- Providing primary care dermatology clinics in practice
Dermatology
The Dermatology GP+ Programme is the only 2 year programme that is available. You will be supported to undertake a Dermatology diploma (PGDip) at Cardiff University (Distance Learning) whilst working, being supervised and mentored by a GP in practice.
You will be seeing a range of dermatology presentations in primary care whilst studying.
Course Content
Please note, this is a guide to the general content of the Dermatology GP+ programme and is subject to change based on training placements available and agreed job plan.
Year 1
Quarter: 1
- Induction/Welcome to the Practice.
- Meeting with GP+ team – GP+ programme overview
- Finalising job plan
- Identifying learning and development needs
- Meet mentor
- First peer support group meeting
- Begin Dermatology Diploma (PG Dip)
Quarter: 2
- Peer support group meeting
- Dermatology Diploma (PG Dip)
- Commence dermatology clinics in practice
Quarter: 3
- Peer support group meeting
- Dermatology Diploma (PG Dip)
- Dermatology clinics
Quarter: 4
- Peer support group meeting
- Dermatology Diploma (PG Dip)
- Dermatology clinics
Y2
Quarter: 1
- Peer support group meeting
- Dermatology Diploma (PG Dip)
- Dermatology Clinics
Quarter: 2
- Peer support group meeting
- Dermatology Diploma (PG Dip)
- Dermatology clinics
Quarter: 3
- Peer support group meeting
- Dermatology Diploma (PG Dip)
- Dermatology clinics
- Meet with practice management and GP+ team to plan for stepping off the training course
Quarter: 4
- Peer support group meeting
- Dermatology clinics
- Complete Dermatology Diploma (PG Dip)
Towards the end of your training programme the GP+ team will meet with you and the practice management team to agree next steps and discuss what support is required once you step off the programme.
Although stepping off the programme could look different for each GP, your salaried GP role is guaranteed and your salary will be reviewed. It is envisioned that for the Dermatology GP role you will work in primary care with agreed sessions to undertake dermatology and minor surgery clinics either for the practice, or a group of practices.