Why Worcester?
Focus on General Practice
The Worcester scheme is different in that the SHO teaching is fully integrated throughout the three-year course,
Right from the start, the emphasis on General Practice as you rotate through various specialties; making you aware of the learning and experience you will need to become a GP.
Each term there is a whole-day visit to a local practice and there are opportunities to link with local trainers who will help you get the most out of your hospital jobs.
Sound preparation for the MRCGP
Throughout, there is good support for MRCGP exam. Teaching and preparation for the exam are fully integrated as part of the half-day release scheme. Both course organisers are examiners for the MRCGP.
Some reasons for choosing Worcester
We asked the question: Why should you come to Worcester?
Here are two lots of answers: one from VTS course members and one from the
Course Organisers
The VTS course members’ reasons
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Relaxed and friendly atmosphere
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Good social life amongst VTS trainees
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Great bunch of people on VTS
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Educational, in a refreshing way
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Variety of topics and learning & teaching styles
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SHO and Registrar groups work together and separately
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Good exam preparation
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High academic standards yet relaxed friendly atmosphere
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Responsive to needs, willing to change focus at request of trainees
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Wide range of skills taught, not just clinical
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Tasty cakes with tea
The Course Organisers' reasons
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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
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The VTS members are always good: high quality doctors, know how to have fun
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Excellent training practices, rural and urban - enthusiastic and committed Trainers, who enjoying teaching their Registrars
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Top quality half-day release course led by well-motivated and experienced Course Organisers
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Good teaching from hospital Consultants
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Excellent support for MRCGP exam with high success rates
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Excellent job prospects in the locality both full- and part-time in this delightful part of England
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The course equips you with all the skills you need to practice with confidence as a Young Principle
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Genuine warmth, trust and openness within the VTS group
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Good social events
