Applying to become a GP educator

All qualified GPs wishing to pursue accreditation as a named Educational and/or Clinical Supervisor, either for the first time, after relocating to the South West GP School footprint, or following a break from active supervision, should complete this online Expression of Interest form.

New prospective supervisors will be required to attend the GP School’s accredited Multi Professional Modular Supervisors’ Course (MMSC).

Relocating supervisors or those wishing to seek reapproval following a break, will need to discuss their individual circumstances with the local Patch Associate Dean. The criteria set out above still apply.

Modular Supervisors’ Courses take place approximately three times per year.

2026 course dates

Course attendance is agreed by the local Programme Team, based on need. Please see Becoming an Educational or Clinical Supervisor for information

SPRINGDATES VENUE
MODULE 119th March9.30-1.00ONLINE
MODULE 225th March9.30-1.00ONLINE
MODULE 3a26th March9.30-1.00ONLINE
MODULE 422nd AprilALL DAYMercure Rougemont, Exeter
MODULE 523rd AprilALL DAYMercure Rougemont, Exeter
SUMMERDATES VENUE
MODULE 17th May9.30-1.00ONLINE
MODULE 221st May9.30-1.00ONLINE
MODULE 3a4th June9.30-1.00ONLINE
MODULE 417th JuneALL DAYMercure Rougemont, Exeter
MODULE 518th JuneALL DAYMercure Rougemont, Exeter
AUTUMNDATES VENUE
MODULE 14th November9.30-1.00ONLINE
MODULE 25th November9.30-1.00ONLINE
MODULE 3a12th November9.30-1.00ONLINE
MODULE 425th NovemberALL DAYThe Walnut Tree, Taunton
MODULE 526th NovemberALL DAYThe Walnut Tree, Taunton

In advance of each cycle Local Programme Teams use a range of information to identify priority invitees, which can include:

  • Creating additional capacity within new or existing Learning Organisations
  • Succession-planning, where an existing Supervisor intends to retire or step down from training
  • Providing support for Supervisors where they are the only trainer within a practice/Learning Organisation
  • Other local intelligence

Course attendance is agreed by the local Programme Team, based on need. There may be a delay while awaiting a course and it is possible that not all applications will progress if additional capacity is not required. Please discuss applications with your local team if you feel further information may help them prioritise.

Overview of process from expression of interest to maintaining approval

Step 1: Express your interest

Complete the online prospective supervisor expression of interest form.

Local programme teams use various information to identify priority invitees to each supervisor training course, including:

  • creating additional capacity within new or existing learning organisations
  • succession planning where existing supervisors intend to retire or step down
  • supporting supervisors who are the only trainer within a practice
  • other local intelligence

Step 2: Attend the modular supervisors’ course

New prospective supervisors attend the GP school’s accredited Multi-Professional Modular Supervisors’ course (MMSC). Courses take place approximately three times per year.

Relocating supervisors or those seeking reapproval following a break should discuss individual circumstances with the local patch associate dean.

More information is available on our multi-professional supervisor course webpage.

Step 3: Initial approval meeting

Once you have completed the appropriate course modules, your local programme team will arrange an initial approval meeting.

Evidence required:

  • current equality, diversity and inclusion certificate (dated within last 3 years)
  • GMC number
  • date of entry to GP register
  • date started work in current organisation
  • modular supervisors’ course completion certificate
  • induction timetable
  • resident doctor timetable
  • supervisor timetable

Also have to hand:

  • prescribing cost centre code
  • practice manager’s email address

Step 4: maintain your approval

All supervisors must:

  • submit an online annual self-declaration
  • participate in 3-yearly peer reviews (managed by local programme teams)
  • engage with ongoing continuing professional development