Introduction to a Career in GP - Dr Louise Sands
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QUB GP Society Dr Louise Sands Associate Director GP Career Development NIMDTAA career in General Practice………………?How do the public view GPs?Why has it been a great career for Me? Flexible Fulfilling Friendship FamilyWhy has it been a great career for Me? What do I love about being a GP? Continuity Challenge Control Career opportunities Opportunities for GPs in NI • GPwER/GPECS • Out of Hours • Medical Education • Private GP • Academic GP • Medical writing/blogging • Pharmaceutical industry • Charity work in UK or overseas • Ship’s doctor • Medico-legal • Occupational medicine • Prisons and other secure environments GPNI [PDF] GPNI provides information and education across the primary care team in Northern Ireland 1. weekly recorded webinars 2. clinical resources on website 3. pathways and service changes 4. MDT led What is a GPwER GPs who undertake roles that are beyond the scope of GP training and the MRCGP and require additional training. [PDF] There are many GP clinical extended roles and population needs.tion in roles to meet specific Some examples include: • Dermatology • Palliative Care • Emergency Medicine • Women’s Health • Cardiology • Sports Medicine What is GPECS [PDF] 5 pathways 1. Dermatology 2. MSK 3. Gynaecology 4. Vasectomy 5. Primary Care Surgical ServiceOut of Hours/Urgent care Leadership roles • GP Federations • BMA • Charities • RCGP • NIMDTA • HSCB Medical AdvisorMedical Writing/Blogging • Writing a book • Journalism/newspaper column • Blogging • Twitter/InstagramPodcastsPrivate workPrivate workSo many possibilities