What is a Career in General Practice & Medicine like? In Conversation with a GP & Doctor

On the show today we meet Kate! Kate is a registered Doctor who works as a General Practitioner (GP) at a medical practice in the UK.

Kate kindly shares with us:

• Common misconceptions of the GP role
• An overview of the GP profession
• The purpose of the GP role 
• What a GP does on an average day  
• Most enjoyable parts of the role 
• Challenging parts of the role 
• Proudest moments in the role 
• How Kate became a GP from aspiring train driver and lawyer 
• Highs of the career journey  
• Challenges of the career journey  
• Importance of role models and mentors  
• Essential education, training and helpful skills for aspiring GPs  
• The future of the GP profession 
• Advice and resources for people who are keen to find out more about a career in medicine and/or general practice: 
  • Health Careers
  • Health Education England
  • BMJ Careers
  • The Medic Portal 
  • The Royal College of General Practitioners 
• Advice for her younger self and you!

We also talk about:

• The benefit of vocations with set paths  
• Overcoming failures
• Confidence building 
• Pressure of exams 
• Learning how to learn:
  • Mindset – Carol Dweck
• The importance of people skills and knowing your why 
• Emotional boundaries 

So if you’re curious and wondering what a GP & Doctor does or how to become GP & Doctor, listen, watch and enjoy! 

PS – If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you!