Your special interest day

This section provides information and case studies to inspire your choice of special interest during Higher Training. It is part of our section for core trainees, to support you to continue to choose psychiatry.

As a Higher Trainee you'll receive a day each week to dedicate to a special interest of your choice.

Watch this interview with Dr Sam Perera about why she values her special interest day, and read these great blog posts from Higher Trainees who are passionate about their special interest.

Choose Psychiatry - Dr Samantha Perera about her special interest project
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Dr Samantha Perera, Higher Trainee

Catch up with these great blog posts in which Higher Trainees talk about their passion for their special interest and why they think special interest day is such a great part of being a Higher Trainee.

Dr Daniel Romeu explains why he's passionate about his special interest in autism

Dr Gwen Collin talks about the study she's working on which could transform treatment for Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia patients

Dr Ellie Swift is spending her special interest days in ST6 exploring her passion for medical leadership and digital innovation

Dr Lauren Fitzmaurice shares some tips to help Core Trainees begin thinking about their special interest project before they reach Higher Training

Dr Deepak Moyal talks about his special interest in addictions and substance misuse

Dr Samira Malik explains why having a special interest day is so important to her.

Read more to receive further information regarding a career in psychiatry