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.