The attraction- and the challenge -of a career in general practice is its diversity. Previously this has meant that the responsibilities of a GP have been ill defined; to paraphrase John Wayne, 'a GP's got to do what a GP's got to do'. The introduction of the RCGP's Curriculum for Specialty Training for General Practice1 has been welcome in detailing what is expected of the modern genera list.GP trainers need clear objectives to ensure they deliver high quality education and specialty trainees require clarity about what they should learn. The RCGP's curriculum provides both these groups with a blueprint for postgraduate training and has also enhanced the standing of the profession by demonstrating the wide range of skills needed to be a member of our specialty.
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