Doctors

Our GPs provide overarching responsibility for patient care and handle most serious, acute and complex issues.

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What do the letters after a Doctor’s name mean?

MB ChB/MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. This is the standard qualification each medical student is awarded after 5 years of University Training. Although the student are officially recognised as ‘doctors’ at this stage, they require a further one years experience as a junior house officer in a hospital post before they become fully qualified doctors in the eyes of the General Medical Council.

MRCGP – Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. A postgraduate medical qualification in the United Kingdom.

DFSRH/DFFP – Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health. This is a recognition of having acquired additional skills in the field of contraception and sexual health.

DRCOG – Diploma from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. This is a voluntary exam undertaken by GP’s in training to recognise specialist knowledge in the field of s pregnancy and women’s health

DCH – Diploma in Child Health. This is a similar exam to the DRCOG and recognises additional skills in the field of child health and Paediatrics.

DPD – Diploma in Practical Dermatology this is a diploma for GP’s with a special interest in Dermatological conditions.

GMC Number

You can search for any doctor’s GMC number, registration status, training and other useful information under The medical register – GMC.