TY - JOUR T1 - An interview with Médecins Sans Frontières JF - British Journal of General Practice JO - Br J Gen Pract SP - e761 LP - e762 DO - 10.3399/bjgp11X606753 VL - 61 IS - 592 AU - Ha-Neul Seo AU - Luisa Pettigrew Y1 - 2011/11/01 UR - http://bjgp.org/content/61/592/e761.abstract N2 - Since 1971 Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been providing emergency medical assistance to populations in crisis. In 2011 MSF has projects in more than 60 countries, and is one of the most widely known independent humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs). While the core remit of the organisation is to provide emergency aid, MSF's work also encompasses provision of basic health care in places where this is insufficient or nonexistent, training of local medical personnel, bearing witness to and raising awareness of populations in danger Material aid is delivered concomitant to medical aid, and when necessary MSF teams are able to repair or develop medical and sanitation facilities.While there is information available online, we considered that an interview with MSF would be of interest, in particular to GP trainees and GPs who are considering taking time out to work overseas. Two specific themes thought to be important to discuss were what opportunities exist for GP trainees to contribute towards MSF's work, together with accountability and sustainability aspects of MSF's projects. On 12 March 2010, Nell Gray, Field HR Officer at MSF UK was interviewed by Dr Luisa Pettigrew and Dr Ha-Neul Seo.Ha-Neul Seo (HS): Firstly, we would be grateful for an overview of the application process for UK GP trainees and GPs within 5 years of qualification (First5). More specifically, are there any waivers to your essential criteria, and are there any additional assets that you would look for in a doctor specialising in general practice?Nell Gray (NG): UK GP trainees would apply using the standardised process for all applicants, after FY2 plus at least 1 year of clinical work (MSF website).There are no waivers to the essential criteria. UK GP training forms a good basis for an application as much MSF work is based in primary care. … ER -