GP Fellowship Scheme

Newly qualified GPs in South Yorkshire have had access to a GP Fellowship over several years and we are pleased to be able to offer an ongoing program.

The GP Fellowship offers structured learning and development opportunities and peer support designed to build clinical experience and confidence.

What is the GP Fellowship?

⇒ Flexible Fellowship programme until April 2027
⇒ Access to education programme led by experienced GP Educators
⇒ Networking opportunities
⇒ Structured & supported induction to working in General Practice
⇒ Provided at no cost to employer

Who can apply for the GP Fellowship?

All GPs working in the South Yorkshire Area within the first 12 months of qualification.

There is scope to extend the post-qualifying period to 18 months in the instances of maternity/adoption/parental leave, long-term sickness or other caring responsibilities

What is the aim of the Fellowship?

The aim of the fellowship is to support early years GPs, as they start their careers in Primary Care as well as provide some peer support as they transition to independent practice.

We know this is a challenging time in careers and providing both clinical and non-clinical support alongside networking opportunities to support this transition.

How does funding work?

We are able to offer a £75 reimbursement for attendance at Face to Face Debrief sessions. This is paid directly to you quarterly in arrears.

How many sessions do I need to commit to?

The scheme is designed to flex to your needs and work commitments.

We aim to deliver 2-3 sessions per month over a variety of days and you can choose which sessions you wish to attend based on topic and other commitments.

What type of sessions are run?

The scheme consists of face to face debrief/networking sessions alongside online clinical teaching sessions.

The Online sessions are routinely recorded and access to a full recorded sessions over the last few years is also available.

When are the sessions?

The session are usually run on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons and less frequently, Friday morning.

Sessions are sometimes ran at other times to accommodate speakers.

How do I sign up?

If you are interested in finding out more you can contact the GP team.