Continue to choose psychiatry
Many core trainees consider taking a break during or after core training, and have questions about how long that break should be, and what support they will receive.
Others are interested in achieving the best work life balance, or how they can make the best choice of psychiatric specialty.
In this section, we provide core trainees with information and advice to help you make the best decision for you, as well as advice on making your application for Higher Training.
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'Make this a better world'
Jo Brand and Ruby Wax joined Stephen Fry and Alastair Campbell to support our Choose Psychiatry campaign, find out what they said about the life-changing role psychiatrists play and why it's important you continue to choose psychiatry.
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How can deep brain stimulation help people with eating disorders? What role do psychiatrists play in supporting expectant mothers? Hear from trainees and consultants alike about the most rewarding aspects of their jobs and find out why people choose psychiatry.
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Working as a neurodivergent psychiatrist
A psychiatrist who is AuDHD talks about reasonable adjustments, where you can go to for support, and how he has found life as a neurodivergent doctor.
Dr Wamiqur Rehman Gajdhar -
"Dr Melfi had deep wisdom and strength in her character, I thought, I’d like a bit of that."
Core Trainee Dr Sean Treadwell explains how watching the Sopranos led to him choosing psychiatry and what surprised him about core training.
Dr Sean Treadwell -
"I absolutely loved it, the whole team was so great, it was like a family all helping each other"
Core Trainee Dr Fatma Ghoneim talks about her experience of core training, being on maternity leave and what she's looking forward to in higher training.
Dr Fatma Ghoneim -
One mother's story of a family friendly specialty, and more reasons to Choose Psychiatry
Core Trainee Dr Rachel Moir talks about working Less Than Full Time for a better work life balance, having time with her son during maternity leave, and staying in touch ...
Dr Rachel Moir