Summary of GP characteristics 2005.
| Characteristic | Salaried GPs (n = 4040) | Principal GPs (n = 29 340) | All GPs (n = 33 380) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years: mean (SD) | 41 (10.47) | 47 (9.05) | 46 (9.41) |
| Sex, n (%) | |||
| Males | 1190 (29) | 18 437 (63) | 19 627 (59) |
| Females | 2850 (71) | 10 903 (37) | 13 753 (41) |
| FTE, mean | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.88 |
| FT/PT status, n (%) | |||
| FT | 1450 (36) | 22 563 (77) | 24 013 (72) |
| PT | 2590 (64) | 6777 (23) | 9367 (28) |
| Country of qualification, n (%) | |||
| UK | 3182 (79) | 23 781 (81) | 26 963 (81) |
| EEA | 321 (8) | 1324 (5) | 1645 (5) |
| RoW | 537 (13) | 4233 (14) | 4770 (14) |
| GMS/PMS contract, n (%) | |||
| GMS | 2440 (60) | 19 528 (67) | 21 968 (66) |
| PMS | 1600 (40) | 9812 (33) | 11 412 (34) |
FTE = full-time equivalence. FT = full-time. PT = part-time. EEA = European Economic Area. RoW = rest of world. GMS = general medical services. PMS = personal medical services.