The GP+ Careers Podcast

By: Royal College of General Practitioners
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  • Brought to you by the RCGP, the GP+ Careers podcast, hosted by Dr Sophie Lumley aims to showcase the breadth and diversity of careers you can develop as a GP. Dr Lumley interviews GPs who do their GP work alongside an extended role, special interest or extra responsibility. Each podcast is focused on a specific interest or role even if the GP has multiple.
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  • 6: GP+ Learning Disabilities with Dr Ayesha Mahmud

    6: GP+ Learning Disabilities with Dr Ayesha Mahmud
    Nov 15 2024
    This month we are joined by Dr Ayesha Mahmud, a salaried GP, TPD, ICB lead and Faculty Education Lead with a special interest in Learning Disabilities and Autism. Ayesha describes how her GP career path changed due to her passion for advocating for patients with learning disabilities. She also outlines her achievements within this area of work and highlights of the role. Top tips: You can always change direction of travel – Ayesha previously had a background in minor surgery and changed to learning disabilities as it was a passion of hers with a personal meaning to drive change Find your Tribe – Ayesha recommends exploring the RCGP Special Interest Group for Learning Disabilities where you can connect with those who share your special interest, expand your networks and opportunities and learn from each other Raise awareness of your work – If you are working to improve the quality of patient care for those with learning disabilities, it is important to raise awareness of this as it can lead to more joined up thinking and improved patient outcomes Expand your knowledge - Ayesha highly recommends the RCGP One Day Essentials courses for different topics which are now free to members to book Small changes can be rewarding – Implementing small changes in your practice can be hugely beneficial to patients. Ayesha provides an example of this whereby her GP Practice has an alert system set up for a patient on the learning disability register, so the receptionist is notified and can try to make reasonable adjustments for them such as a longer appointment time. Dr Ayesha Mahmud is a salaried GP, TPD, ICB lead and Faculty Education Lead. She has special interest in Learning Disabilities and Autism. She is deeply committed to enhancing the quality of care for individuals with Learning Disabilities and works actively to reduce health inequalities in healthcare system. Further reading Post graduate qualification PGCert Learning Disability and/or Autism | Edge Hill RCGP Special Interest Group for Learning Disabilities with contact and joining details Learning disabilities group RCGP One Day Essentials on Learning Disabilities - free to attend RCGP One Day Essentials conferences New to Practice fellowship schemes possibly available across different regions (check with your local commissioners about fellowship opportunities in their area) New to Practice GP Fellowships Regular webinars & meetings are held by British Institute for Learning Disabilities Membership | bild Palliative care planning for people with Learning Disabilities End Of Life Care Planning | The Victoria And Stuart Project Fairhealth Free learning resources to help reduce Health Inequalities Learning Disability Friendly Badge Learning Disability Friendly Badge - Happy Healthy Lives Ayesha’s awards - The Martin Wilkinson Award at RCGP Midland Faculty Award and the Highly Commended Best Collaborative Award at the RCGP Inspire Awards 2024 COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE LEARNING DISABILITY FRIENDLY BADGE RECOGNISED WITH TWO RCGP AWARDS - Happy Healthy Lives
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    28 mins
  • 5: GP+ Undergraduate Medical Education with Dr Egbe Efefaroro

    5: GP+ Undergraduate Medical Education with Dr Egbe Efefaroro
    Sep 20 2024
    This month we hear from Dr Egbe Efefaroro, a GP who took up an interest in Undergraduate Medical Education at Keele University. Egbe talks to Sophie about her love for teaching her Year four medical students, how she got into the role and her advice for those interested in pursuing a career in this area.

    Top tips:
    • Gain taster experience: Get involved with your local medical school for example as a casual tutor; personal development tutor; GP tutor for students assigned to your practice or volunteer as OSCE examiner. If interested, send an email to the medical school about any opportunities to get involved
    • It’s a win-win: You can learn a lot from teaching and interacting with students. Egbe says that this keeps her fresh and up to date with the latest guidelines which is also useful for her own learning and professional development. This in turn also benefits her patients in general practice which is a win-win!
    • Do I need additional qualifications? Egbe recommends obtaining a postgraduate degree in Medical Education i.e PgCert, PgDip or Masters - offered by various universities either in-situ or online, usually as a part time programme to allow learners to do it alongside their clinical work. Egbe did the one at Keele University.
    • Do a ‘Teach the Teachers’ course. This is a two-day course designed to help clinicians learn about educational concepts and techniques to deliver effective clinical teaching sessions. This is offered free by some universities for clinicians who have contact with their medical student
    • Become a role model: Inspire the next generation of doctors through your love of teaching and general practice. Share your interesting cases with your students, what surprised you? How did you deal with difficult situations? This may in turn inspire and encourage them to pursue a career in general practice. During a time of recruitment and retention crises in general practice this may help to future proof the profession.
    Dr Egbe Efefaroro is a GP in Stoke-on-Trent and a Clinical Lecturer in Medical Education in the School of Medicine at Keele University Staffordshire.

    Further reading

    Teach the teachers course
    https://teachthedrteacher.com/
    Postgraduate Clinical Education - Keele University
    www.keele.ac.uk/study/postgraduatestudy/postgraduatecourses/clinicaleducation/
    In Practice fellowship
    https://www.nihr.ac.uk/explore-nihr/academy-programmes/integrated-academictraining.htm#four

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    15 mins
  • 4: GP+ Sexual Health with Dr Rachel Taylor

    4: GP+ Sexual Health with Dr Rachel Taylor
    Sep 20 2024
    This week, Dr Sophie Lumley interviews Dr Rachel Taylor, a GP partner, Trainer, Appraiser and Mentor who works mainly as a GP but also in sexual health clinics. Rachel outlines her career journey, ideas of how to get into this area of work and her highlights of the role.

    Top tips:
    • Consider the motivation for the role: Be very clear what your drivers are for taking on the additional role e.g. is it an area you have a passion for, is it to have more flexibility in your career or even increase your income? Once you have established your ‘why’ seek out the opportunities.
    • Embrace the flexibility: Your life can change over the years with family and career commitments but you can find a role to suit you. You may be able to pick up shifts in your local sexual health clinics to suit your schedule.
    • Increase your competence with a qualification: There are qualifications such as the DFSRH which fits very well with general practice with a very well resourced, accessible website and achievable qualification if you are already doing your GP training.
    • Start your search close to home: Not sure where to start? Rachel recommends contacting your local gynae clinics and offer to sit in and speak to the team about opportunities available. Most local sexual health services are run by public health which is another option to explore. You could also join webinars/events on sexual health and contact those who are teaching on it directly about opportunities or further study.
    • There may be funding available: If you want to gain expertise in sexual health ask your practice if they can fund you to train in fitting coils/implants, but you should also be prepared to fund yourself or do it in your own time. Another option for funding could be through a fellowship scheme. Sometimes bursaries are available which could be used to backfill some of your time or pay for you to go on courses and enable you to work elsewhere.

    Dr Rachel Taylor is a GP Partner, Trainer, Appraiser and Mentor. She has a special interest in Sexual Health and is a DFSRH Faculty Trainer. She works mainly as a GP but has always worked in Sexual Health clinics to support her interest, clinical skills and awareness in this area.

    Further reading

    The Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare
    https://www.fsrh.org/
    RCGP Women's Health Library
    https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/index.php?categoryid=57
    RCGP Women's Health Toolkit
    https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/book/view.php?id=12534
    RCGP Gynaecology and Women's Health Hub
    https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/view.php?id=772
    FSRH Diploma
    https://www.fsrh.org/education-and-training/diploma/
    British Menopause Society
    https://thebms.org.uk/
    West Midlands Association for Contraception and Sexual Health
    https://wmcash.org.uk/
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    18 mins

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