Choose Psychiatry
Choose to make a difference
Join us for free
Whether you're a medical student, Foundation Doctor or just keen for more information, get regular updates and free access to events, conference discounts and our fantastic publications.
'Make this a better world'
Jo Brand, Ruby Wax, Stephen Fry and Alastair Campbell are among the famous faces supporting our Choose Psychiatry campaign, find out what they said about the life-changing role psychiatrists play and why you should consider a career in psychiatry.
Our blog posts
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.
-
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