Doctors diagnose, treat and prevent illness across all medical settings. Day‑to‑day work depends heavily on specialism: GPs run 10‑minute appointments managing chronic disease, minor illness and referral; hospital doctors work in teams across emergency, medical, surgical or specialist services; specialist consultants lead clinical decision‑making in their field. All UK doctors must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and complete a structured training pathway that begins with a 2‑year Foundation Programme.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients across primary care, hospital and specialist settings.


• Lead clinical decision‑making in specialised areas.


• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams in emergency, medical, surgical or specialist services.


• Provide continuity of care for chronic disease, minor illness and referrals.

Qualifications & Training Pathway

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