Thrive in Psychiatry
Helping you to survive and thrive in your career
In the fifth of our series of podcasts exploring ways in which we can help members to thrive in psychiatry, we speak to three psychiatrists about their career highlights, barriers they have faced, and what they are excited about doing next. Our Presidential lead for Retention and Wellbeing, Dr Ananta Dave, speaks to former RCPsych President Professor Dinesh Bhugra, chair of the RCPsych in Northern Ireland Dr Julie Anderson, and consultant forensic psychiatrist, psychotherapist and author Dr Gwen Adshead.
You can also listen to the audio version, or catch up with our earlier Thrive in Psychiatry podcasts.
Special interviews
In addition to our fifth podcast, we conducted special interviews with Sir Simon Wessely, Baroness Sheila Hollins and Sir Robin Murray, asking them about their career highlights, any barriers they faced and how they dealt with them, and what continues to drive them on.
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 remain in psychiatry.
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'I arrived from India with MD Psychiatry and a baby in my arms'
Dr Sanjukta Das explains her inspirational journey from young IMG to consultant in liaison psychiatry and medical leader, and talks about what she's excited about doing next, in the final ...
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I experienced burnout as a trainee and considered leaving medicine - now I'm back in love with work again
Dr Annalie Clark felt like she was on a relentless treadmill at work. She hit breaking point, experienced burnout and considered leaving the profession. Now she's a Rehabilitation Psychiatry consultant ...
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'I never thought I'd end up here but I'm so glad I did'
Dr Charlie Baczyk-Bell is in the final year of his Forensic training. Read why he loves his job in High Secure Services - and why he wouldn't do anything else, ...
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'I am privileged to deliver training with an Expert by Experience who happens to be my son'
Dr Sarah Bernard has been a consultant psychiatrist in child and adolescent intellectual disability for 31 years. Read why she loves her role, how the College could help her thrive ...