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MASTER THE MRCGP AKT EXAM
The NB AKT Question Bank, created by working GPs, offers high-quality practice quizzes across 30+ categories and a full-length mock exam to help you succeed.
Track progress, identify weak areas, and reinforce key concepts with expert-written explanations and reference materials. Whether starting or refining your knowledge, the NB AKT Question Bank provides comprehensive preparation
Want to try a free quiz? Register for an NB Medical dashboard account and get access today.
Master your preparation for the AKT exam using our online AKT Question Bank.
Each question aligns with the latest exam standards, ensuring relevant preparation on the NB accessible platform.
Purchase a subscription to the NB AKT Question Bank for as little as £25 and get immediate access to our quizzes, learning materials and mock exams.
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WE'RE BACK IN LONDON!
Reintroducing our flagship Hot Topics GP Update Courses in London – September 2025!
We are delighted to announce the return of our Hot Topics GP Update courses this September in London.
Places are limited - so book now to avoid disappointment
We are delighted to announce the return of our Hot Topics GP Update courses this September in London. The Hot Topics GP Update Course is designed for healthcare professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve with the latest guidelines and evidence-based medicine.
Join Simon and the team for a comprehensive one-day update covering the most important clinical topics in primary care, all delivered in an engaging face-to-face setting.
We have missed interacting with you in a face to face environment and look forward to seeing you on the 26th or 27th September.
This is a full-day lecture course in London and attendees will receive a comprehensive course reference book
INTRODUCING OUR NEW COURSE
Are you an Advanced Nurse, Paramedic, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, or Physician Associate in primary or urgent care?
Join the new NB Medical Advanced Practice Update Course, a dynamic one-day event covering the Four Pillars of Advanced Practice: Clinical Practice, Education, Research, and Leadership/Management.
Join the new NB Medical Advanced Practice Update Course, a dynamic one-day event covering the Four Pillars of Advanced Practice: Clinical Practice, Education, Research, and Leadership/Management.
This course is ideal for those new to advanced roles, in training or fully trained, offering essential clinical updates, research-based education and leadership support.
For less than £1 per day gain unlimited access to all of NB Medical's online education
YOUR SUBSCRIPTION FOR ONLINE LEARNING
What's included with NB Plus?
All live and on demand course webinars
15 online fully searchable course reference books
Over 100hrs of online CPD Modules
Appraisal Essential updates including Safeguarding & BLS
Exclusive Book offer – Purchase additional hard copy course reference books £30
FREE CPD
CPD Module Free
Epidermolysis Bullosa
It has been an immense privilege to work in conjunction with DEBRA UK and Cuttsy + Cuttsy to produce our new CPD module on epidermolysis bullosa (EB).
With multiple differential diagnoses for EB ranging from immunobullous disorders through to common bacterial and dermatophyte infections, we have numerous roles in primary care to ensure our patients with EB are accurately diagnosed and under the care of a specialist EB centre.
This CPD module aims to increase our awareness EB including the demographics it affects, its aetiology and the hallmark characteristic cutaneous and extracutaneous features of EB.
Access this FREE CPD module from the NB Medical Dashboard
Live Webinar Free
Hot Topics Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic
Tuesday 13th May 8pm-9pm
In the UK, we have growing numbers of people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), with associated morbidity, mortality, inequalities and economic burden.
In this one-hour webinar, in association with KRUK, we will discuss the advances in evidence-based treatments for slowing the progression of CKD and reducing its associated cardiovascular risk. We will cover the concept of cardiovascular-renal-metabolic medicine and think about how CKD sits within this spectrum and how we may work differently in primary care with a "CVRM" approach.
You will be able to claim 1 CPD credit for this online webinar.
Upcoming Live Courses
Clinic
Hot Topics Clinic
Tuesday 13th May 2025
7:00 PM
In the UK, we have growing numbers of people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), with associated morbidity, mortality, inequalities and economic burden.
Live Webinar
Hot Topics GP Update
Thursday 15th May 2025
8:30 AM
The Hot Topics GP Update course is the original one-day course to update GPs with the latest developments in the literature and to serve as a platform for CPD and help to deliver better patient care. The course revolves around short, engaging presentations that merge recent clinical evidence with real-life clinical scenarios.
Live Webinar
Cancer
Friday 16th May 2025
8:30 AM
The Cancer for Primary Care course will bring you right up to date with recent developments in cancer care. Designed and written for anyone managing cancer patients in General Practice, this course will enable you to deliver optimal, evidence-based care for your patients.
Online courses
Online Course
Obesity
Obesity, and particularly the new medications to manage it, are being talked about everywhere. As a GP, this can potentially feel like an area of medicine we haven’t been taught about at all and consultations can feel difficult. If we are soon to be asked to prescribe the medications, do you feel ready to do so? Probably not.
Online Course
Cardiology and ECG
This course is designed to upskill GPs and primary care healthcare professionals with the up-to-date management of common cardiovascular conditions, including ECG analysis and interpretation. Using a case-based approach, we shall revise the fundamentals of ECG interpretation with examples of conditions important to pick up in primary care.
Online Course
Abnormal Bloods
The Abnormal Bloods course covers the full blood count and what to do with white cell and platelet abnormalities, as well as all things biochemistry! We’ll be looking at sodium and potassium abnormalities – and where magnesium fits in! We’ll round off with thyroid function tests, and what to do with abnormal LFTs.
Latest Updates from NB Medical
PODCAST
By Dr Neal Tucker
Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this episode, we are joined by Dr Stephen Bradley, lead author of a new paper published in the BJGP looking at rates of CXR use in general practice and how this influences lung cancer stage at diagnosis and mortality.
BLOG
By Dr Zoe Norris
As a profession when we look at improving cancer care and making earlier diagnoses, we tend to focus on either patient factors like lifestyle, occupation or genetics, or on tumour biology. The differences...
KISS
By NB Medical
A complimentary KISS Summary from NB Medical looking at the latest guidance on the management of gambling addictions in primary care
Understanding the Importance of CPD for GPs
As a general practitioner, continuing professional development is very important in keeping your knowledge and skills up-to-date. CPD opportunities offer the chance to stay current with the latest healthcare advancements, ensuring that you can provide high-quality care to your patients.
One of the most crucial aspects of CPD is it's impact on patient care and outcomes. By regularly participating in CPD activities, you can refresh your understanding of common symptoms, update your knowledge on new treatment options and learn about emerging best practices in primary care. This allows you to better serve your patients by providing accurate diagnoses, effective treatments and appropriate referrals when necessary.
Moreover, engaging in CPD programs helps practitioners identify areas for improvement and growth. Through self-assessment exercises or feedback from colleagues or trainers, valuable insights into areas where further training or education may be beneficial can be gained. This proactive approach enables practitioners to address any gaps in their knowledge or skills.
Maximising the Benefits of CPD
Continuing professional development is very important for maintaining and enhancing your knowledge and skills. It allows you to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in healthcare, ensuring that you provide the most satisfying care to your patients. Here is some advice on how to maximise the benefits of CPD:
- Implementing Learnings into Practice: One of the crucial aspects of CPD is applying what you have learned into your daily practice. Incorporating these learnings can significantly improve patient outcomes. Take time to reflect on how each CPD activity relates to your practice and identify ways to integrate them effectively.
- Regularly Reviewing and Updating Your CPD Plan: To ensure continuous growth as a GP, it's crucial to regularly review and update your CPD plan. This involves assessing your current skills and knowledge gaps, identifying areas for improvement, and setting goals for future learning opportunities. By consistently evaluating your progress, you can tailor your CPD activities to meet specific needs.
- Engaging in Reflective Practice: Reflective practice plays a crucial role in enhancing learning from CPD activities. It involves critically analysing experiences encountered during patient care or educational sessions and identifying areas where improvements can be made. By engaging in reflective practice, you can gain valuable insights that contribute to your professional development journey.
