Poole, aside from its boast of having the best beaches in England and a stunning harbour is also a very popular place to train for General Practice. Ten rotations are based in Poole Hospital with a number rotating to the nearby Bournemouth and St. Anne’s hospitals. The rotations are varied with some including Paediatrics, O&G, Psychiatry, and Palliative Medicine. There are a number of enthusiastic training practices both in and outside of the Poole/Bournemouth conurbation giving a wide choice for the discerning GP trainee. All trainees attend the Dorset wide GP educational program throughouttheir 3 year training period with protected full day sessions during the Hospital based ST1 and ST2 posts and in the GP Registrar year.