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 [dot] ac [dot] 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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Five key lessons on community and why it’s our focus in 2023 by Angus Waite Head of Professional Services and Innovation
Article 21 Apr 2023 -
FMLM awards four members with Fellowship Congratulations to our members who have been awarded FMLM Fellowship at the assessments in December. The following members have been recognised for their leadership competence and contribution to...
News 13 Jan 2023 -
Chair of FMLM recognised in the New Year’s Honours 2023 Professor Mayur Lakhani CBE, FMLM Chair, Founding Senior Fellow and former President of the Royal College of General Practitioners has been appointed Knight Bachelor for services to general practice...
News 12 Jan 2023 -
December’s bitesize book club to discuss the Oxford Handbook of Medical Leadership and Management Join FMLM’s Trainee Steering Group members and BMJ Leader on Twitter to discuss the newly released Oxford Handbook of Medical Leadership and Management, by Paula Murphy, Peter Lachman, and Bradley...
News 9 Dec 2022
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