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.
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.
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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 ...
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'An incredibly challenging yet rewarding job'
Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Dr Aoife McMahon discusses how she found her niche, what she enjoys and appreciates about her working life, and what she'd like to see improved ...
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Passionate about there being 'another way'
In this inspirational blog post for Thrive in Psychiatry, General Adult consultant psychiatrist Dr Andrew Howe talks about the extra activities he's pursued in his professional life which have helped ...
