What challenges do GP trainees face in training?

Join Ciaran Fletcher and Dr. Erwin Kwun as they discuss the challenges that GP trainees face in their training, and how they can look to overcome these.

In this episode of the Illuminating Primary Care podcast, Ciaran Fletcher is joined by Dr. Erwin Kwun, the man who “helps GP trainees succeed MRCGP and beyond”.

What topics do we cover?

Ciaran and Erwin discuss various topics, including:

• Challenges that GP trainees face
• Doctors’ wellbeing in training and beyond
• Preparation for the MRCGP SCA
• Developing a portfolio career

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YouTube podcast timings

0:44 – Erwin’s background and work as a coach

4:28 – Struggles that GP trainees face

6:58 – How to coach someone to gain confidence after failing

11:01 – How doctors can look after their wellbeing

16:59 – How your environment makes a difference to your wellbeing

18:47 – About the MRCGP SCA and preparation for it

24:30 – Portfolio careers

More Podcast Episodes

If you’re a GP trainee or a newly qualified GP, here are some more of our podcast episodes which may be of interest to you!

• Salary and Contract Negotiations – Patrick Flowers and David Murphy offer advice for negotiating your salary and contract with a practice
• What to Look For in Your First Practice – Matthew Okey and Victoria Ashton cover everything you should be thinking about when looking for your first practice
• Taking Care of Your Mental Health – Alexa Makaafi is joined by Dr. Karen Forshaw and Chrissie Mowbray, as they discuss their top 10 tips for preventing burnout in healthcare workers

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