RCGP blog
10 May 2022
RCGP examinations update
We are sure this update will find you extremely busy, not only in your day-to-day clinical work and supporting the response to the pandemic, but if you are also preparing for examinations. As part of our more regular updates, we want to let you know about the following...
30 April 2022
Later careers and retired members: becoming a coach and mentor
Dr. Anita Campbell is a retired member of the medical community who now focuses on supporting her fellow general practitioners by becoming a coach and mentor. Learn more about her story and how she helps her colleagues in the later stages of their careers.
22 April 2022
Finding research opportunities as an early career GP
Shoba Poduval is a GP at the Mildmay Medical Practice in Islington. Academic research drew Shoba in towards the end of her GP training.
22 April 2022
Luke Daines - Clinical Academic Fellow
Soon after qualifying as a GP, Luke Daines undertook a year-long Academic Clinical Fellowship at the University of Edinburgh. During this year, Luke prepared for a PhD, which he completed in 2020.
22 April 2022
My GP career with a special interest in cancer care research
Dr Dipesh Gopal discusses his career as a GP and NIHR Fellow with a special interest in cancer care research in primary care for the research engagement hub.
22 April 2022
My career journey as an academic GP in primary care
Dr Mohammad Razai, an NIHR In-Practice Fellow in Primary Care at the Population Health Research Institute, discusses his career as an academic GP.
22 April 2022
Becoming a GP trainer and researcher later in life
Jane Wilcock became interested in academic general practice as a trainer of medical students and gained her research skills through MRes projects.
22 April 2022
How I balance being a local GP with academic research
After medical school, Dr Sam Finnikin has spent much of his career balancing work at his local general practice as a GP with academic research.
22 April 2022
How I shaped my GP portfolio career as an Academic Fellow
Dr Harry Ahmed is the Senior Clinical lecturer and Director of Cardiff Academic Fellows Scheme. He details his GP portfolio career as an Academic Fellow.
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