Choosing General Practice

This book takes the reader through the various aspects of a career in general practice from the time of applying to medical school until retirement. It will be a practical guide for anyone who is interested in the profession. Choosing General Practice: Your Career Guide contains key information for all school leavers, medical students, junior doctors or other clinicians considering a career in general practice. This practical, up-to-date guide not only explores the career path for general practice through medical school, undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training to a post as a General Practitioner, but also emphasises the wide range of opportunities that open up to GPs after postgraduate qualification including undergraduate teaching, postgraduate training, research, the development of special clinical interests and a range of management and leadership roles. Written by an excellent cast of contributors, Choosing General Practice: Your Career Guide will appeal to anyone interested in a career in general practice and will assist readers in making an informed career choice. This book takes the reader through the various aspects of a career in general practice from the time of applying to medical school until retirement. It will be a practical guide for anyone who is interested in the profession. There have been a lot of changes to medical careers over the last few years that are now coming to completion, making this a thoroughly up to date guide for all those thinking of going into general practice.