The Surgery
199 Norwich Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 4BX

The Trainer
Dr Susan Smith

The Practice

The practice works from purpose-built premises in the North-West of Ipswich. The premises have recently been extended and updated, including brand-new, spacious rooms for trainer and registrar. There is a large, dedicated teaching room, with library, computer terminals, Powerpoint and video facilities. We serve a patient population of 9,500, with a diverse ethnic mix and including a full cross-section of socio-economic groups. There are seven doctors, two nurse practitioners, a large nursing team and a welcoming, supportive staff. The practice is well-organised and we aim to provide a high standard of medical care for all.

The Teaching

There is a strong interest and tradition of teaching at Norwich Road. Over the last 4 years, we have been teaching a first-year medical student group from UEA and we also support nursing students, as well as regularly taking work-experience students. Every member of the practice team is involved with, and supportive of, the teaching. The registrar training is well-structured and is based around the registrar's needs. All the partners are involved in after-surgery teaching, which takes place each morning throughout the year. Multidisciplinary clinical meetings, which take place fortnightly, add another dimension.