Careers in Psychiatry blog
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.
This blog contains posts relating to our Choose Psychiatry campaign as well as posts on other topics relating to career paths in psychiatry. This includes posts that share the experiences of Specialty Doctors and Associate Specialists (SAS) doctors which highlight why they are 'SAS by choice' as well as posts with updates from the Psychiatric Trainees Committee.
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"Dr Melfi had deep wisdom and strength in her character, I thought, I’d like a bit of that."
Core Trainee Dr Sean Treadwell explains how watching the Sopranos led to him choosing psychiatry and what surprised him about core training.
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"I absolutely loved it, the whole team was so great, it was like a family all helping each other"
Core Trainee Dr Fatma Ghoneim talks about her experience of core training, being on maternity leave and what she's looking forward to in higher training.
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One mother's story of a family friendly specialty, and more reasons to Choose Psychiatry
Core Trainee Dr Rachel Moir talks about working Less Than Full Time for a better work life balance, having time with her son during maternity leave, and staying in touch ...
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"We can have a huge impact on people's lives"
Higher Trainee Dr Nina MacKenzie talks about moving from physiotherapy to psychiatry, taking CASC eight days before having a baby, job sharing, and why she'd always recommend choosing psychiatry!
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My passion for psychiatry remains unwavering
One International Medical Graduate doctor's incredible story of the challenges she overcame to become a psychiatrist, and why she's so glad she did.
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Why I love psychiatry and you will too
This inspirational blog post is by consultant psychiatrist Dr Priya Premalatha, who explains why she loves psychiatry and you will too.
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It is such an exciting time for psychiatry right now
Higher Trainee Dr David Mongan talks about his exciting research which could change the way we predict and manage psychosis in young people in the future.
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Preparing for life as a core trainee
In this brilliant blog post Dr Yasmine Young talks about taking a break before CT1, preparing for life as a core trainee, and gives her top tips to those entering ...
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Bridging Realms: at the interphase between Forensic, General Adult, and Rehab Psychiatry
Dr Sana Fatima talks about her 12-month ST6 placement in General Adult Psychiatry, on a low secure Forensic Psychiatry unit.
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Returning after a nine year break
Dr Maria Casserly talks about taking a nine year break, returning to medicine and the benefits of Higher Training.
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My special interest in addictions and substance misuse
Dr Deepak Moyal talks about his special interest in addictions, and the opportunities special interest days provide to learn competences and gain new experiences.
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Embracing Neurodiversity: My journey from diagnosis to psychiatry trainee
Dr Wamique Gajdhar talks about the challenges and advantages of having autism and ADHD as a trainee psychiatrist.
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