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Five Year Forward View aims to recruit 3250 GP trainees annually in England.1 Ahluwaliaet ... Competing Interests: None declared. - Page navigation anchor for In celebration of GP educationIn celebration of GP educationI would like to join in the celebrations of Ahluwalia, Hughes and Ashworth in support of GP education!I would expand the upon the benefits for my peers. Being involved in teaching but also the associated peer group support and learning activities is essential for the maintenance of intrinsic motivation1 and a lack of involvement a potential red flag for low motivation of colleagues.But more importantly I would argue it is a key component of the reflection, renewal and reaffirmation of professionalism and professional values which protects us from burnout.2Long may GP education be at the forefront of medical education.References1. Albardiaz R. Peer motivation - assessing and facilitating. Educ Prim Care 2017; 28(2): 119-212. Albardiaz R. Using the teaching of professionalism to medical students to inform appraisal and revalidation. Educ Prim Care 2012; 23(6): 440-2.Competing Interests: None declared.