In 2024, among general practitioner (GP) trainees within two months of completing their training, half were still looking for a job in the UK*. Among them, the average number of roles applied to per trainee was 14. Meanwhile, some trainees applied to up to 220 GP roles.
Average number of jobs applied to per general practitioner (GP) trainee who have not yet secured a GP job in the UK as of 2024
Pre-selected sample of 1381 AiTs at GP ST3 level who had been recommended for completion of training (CCT) and had a training completion date between July 25 and September 25, 2024
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Original question: “How many roles have you applied for so far?” (n=173)
Of the respondents who said they are currently applying for or considering work as a GP in the UK: (49%, or 208 of 424 respondents)
*The source adds the following: for the purposes of this survey, questions relating to GP roles/work in the UK refer to working clinically as a GP within NHS general practice only.
International medical graduate (IMG): 239/424 (56%).
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