The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons hopes its new postgraduate training strategy will help in tackling staff retention problems by ensuring that new graduates go on to enjoy a long and satisfying career in practice. RCVS director of education Dr Linda Prescott-Clements gave an update on plans for the proposed Graduate Development Phase (VetGDP) in an online seminar for veterinary students organized by the BSAVA (23 January 2021).