Teaching/Training Practice
The practice has been approved by the University of Leeds for the teaching and education of medical students. In addition the practice has been recognised by the Yorkshire Deanery, a body responsible for doctor training, as a practice qualified to train doctors wishing to become GPs.
Registrars
These are fully qualified doctors who have spent a number of years working in hospitals, and wish become General Practitioners.. To become a GP involves a minimum of three years additional training and as part of this, they must spend a year working in a training practice under the supervision of an approved GP Trainer.
As part of their training, registrars are involved in all aspects of the practice, including carrying out consultations and home visits just like a GP.
You may be offered an appointment to see the registrar and most patients do not find this a problem, however, if for any reason you would prefer not to see them please make the receptioinst aware when you make an appointment.
Current Registrar: Dr Tasha Nishiyama, Dr Sarabjeet Gujral.
Foundation Year Doctor
These again are fully qualified doctors who have had experience working in hospitals and as part of their development spend 4 months working in General Practice. They again are involved in all aspects of the practice carrying out consultations and doing home visits under the supervision of a GP.
You may be offered an appointment to see the foundation year doctor and most patients do not find this a problem, however, if for any reason you would prefer not to see them please make the receptioinst aware when you make an appointment.
Current Foundation Year Doctor: Dr Ben O'Sullivan
Medical Students
The practice have medical students throughout the year. The students are in the practice for a period of approx 6 weeks at a time. They have not yet qualified as doctors, and so will not make decisions about your diagnosis and treatment without a qualified doctor being present.
As they are training and as part of their education, we may ask you to allow a student to discuss your medical history or problems with you, or examine you. Most patients are happy to agree to this.
If a medical student is sitting in with the doctor, you will be informed when you arrive for your appointment. If, for any reason, you would prefer not to be seen with a student present, please let the receptionist or the doctor know. It is your decision if a medical student be present in your consultation.