General Practitioners

Here at FMLM we understand how difficult it can be for GPs to access quality learning and development opportunities. We strive to be the place you can come for ongoing professional development and communication with experts in your field for every stage of your career.
For those of you in management positions:
Our accredited courses are certified by leading medical bodies.
Some recent workshops include: Everyday Medical Leadership and the NHS
Medical Team Communication Skills Online Course for Doctors both hosted by Oxford Medical
Coaching can lend a focused and personalised direction to your leadership approach that can be the adjustment your practice needs.
Read about our 'Coaching for GP Leadership Development' scheme and the range of packages available.
To those in the first few years of training:
Our “Newly Qualified GP Transition Guide” is one of our FMLM member-exclusive articles.
We aim to inspire, equip and support GPs at all career stages to enable a rewarding career in roles within and beyond general practice. Below you can find opportunities, events and resources tailored for you. Get in touch at applied [at] fmlm.ac.uk to find out more.
For everyone:
Career development via FMLM Navigator
Navigator is a fully interactive mobile app and is the first of its kind as an individual guide in medical leadership.
- Create a personalised pathway for your career – both in the short and long term
- Record your continuing professional development - from conferences and workshops to articles you have read, keep track of your learning in one place.
Download Navigator to your phone to get started.
Read about the member benefits when joining as a GP
News & opinion
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Three big reasons to celebrate 12 years of the FMLM Clinical Fellow Schemes In the realm of healthcare, innovation and leadership are paramount for ensuring the best possible patient care. For over a decade now, the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM)...
Article 25 Sep 2023 -
Eight new FMLM awards for medical leaders
Eight medical leaders have been awarded fellowship of FMLM at multiple levels following successful completion of assessment (16 August).
Many congratulations to:
Senior Fellowship:
Professor Sue Carr...
News 25 Sep 2023
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FMLM Applied Team development Reflect on a time when you were part of a remarkable team. How did this experience make you feel? What were you doing? Consider the dynamics within the team. What was your role?
Article 15 Aug 2023 -
Career Pitstops for Senior Clinicians – a creative intervention to address senior clinician retention There is growing concern over the shape and demographic of the UK medical workforce in the years ahead, due to the potential drain of highly experienced clinicians whose premature loss will have a...
Article 15 Aug 2023
Resources
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Podcast: Communicating with patients and your team during Covid-19
This inaugural podcast episode features a discussion between Cathy MacDonald and Hannah Baird.
- Culture
Audio/Video 7 May 2020 -
Webinar: Maintaining your wellbeing through Covid-19
The main presentation ends at 33:22, after which questions were fielded.
- Development
Audio/Video 8 Apr 2020 -
Covid 19 - helpful third-party resources
We have put together a list of some reading material which we hope you may find of value.
Article 20 Mar 2020
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Recommended reading list
Books
Buckingham, M. and Coffman, C. (1999) First, break all the rules. New York: Simon & Schuster.
- Development
Article 19 Jul 2019