Training and Students at Chiswick Medical Practice
We are proud to be a training practice – helping to develop the next generation of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. By hosting students and trainees, we are making an important contribution to the future of the NHS and to safe, high-quality patient care.
Who We Train
At different times of the year, you may meet:
- GP Specialty Trainees – fully qualified doctors completing specialist GP training.
- Foundation Year 2 (FY2) Doctors – fully qualified doctors undertaking a hospital and community-based rotation as part of their early career.
- Trainee Practice Nurses – nurses in training who are learning primary care skills under supervision.
- Medical Students – from:
- Imperial College London – first-year Patients, Communities and Healthcare (PCH1) students learning about patient experiences, communication, and community health.
- Brunel University London – second-year students learning clinical skills such as history taking, examination, and person-centred care, as well as working on community health projects.
What This Means for You
- Students and trainees are always supervised by an experienced GP or nurse.
- You may be asked if you are happy for a student or trainee to be present during your consultation, or to take part in a supervised interview or examination.
- You are free to say no – this will not affect your care in any way.
- Sometimes students will see you first, then a qualified clinician will join to confirm your care plan.
Why This Matters
Training in real GP settings is vital to producing confident, competent healthcare professionals.
Your involvement helps trainees to:
- Learn how to listen to and understand patients.
- Practice examination skills in a safe, supervised setting.
- Understand how general practice supports individuals and the community.
Thank You
We are grateful to all patients who take part in training. Your time and experiences directly help us to train the GPs, nurses, and healthcare leaders of the future.