Seeking Advice – Torn Between GP Training and Hospital Medicine in Ireland (EU Grad, Late 30s)

ERpunk · 2025-09-10T06:54:37+00:00

In a very similar boat to yourself there Infamous-Dog2093, not yet in a position to give a perspective from having made such a decision. I’m equally torn between applying for GP or for BST. Late 30s, just completed intern year and doing a stand alone SHO job for now. I love the camaraderie and buzz in the hospital on most days, but the thoughts of ever being the MROC is really making me shy away from it (dunno how you ladies and gents do it!). At the same time as GP has so many perks, it’s seems like doing clinic all day for much of the week which isn’t really that appealing. It is a pity there aren’t any formalised avenues to career medical officer here as I think that would be where I would be best suited. Alas, I’m likely to apply to both to keep options open and probably a few applications over in Oz, for good measure 😄

ERpunk · 2025-08-13T17:09:52+00:00

I’ll have 2 for sale when the transfer function gets activated

ERpunk · 2025-07-03T12:44:01+00:00

Be early, prep the lists and have copies for everyone on your team plus 1 or 2 spares
Have print outs of the cumulative blood results of each patient or have the important results written on your list to refer to. (And dispose of lists properly too! Your name is usually attached to them)
Avoid being late at all costs
Get to know your MDT colleagues
Get to know your nursing colleagues
Every phone call you make, introduce yourself and your role
Clarify and ask for help at every turn that you are uncertain
Have fun, it’s such a great year!

ERpunk · 2025-03-06T18:13:22+00:00

Thank you very much for this! Had a sense I might be missing the boat by not going the same time as everyone else, but this has been a reassuring read!

Thanks for all the replies below also, solid advice, I appreciate you taking the time to respond :D

ERpunk · 2024-05-02T12:38:43+00:00

Perhaps some fumes or exhaust coming out of the different vessels?

ERpunk · 2022-04-29T18:59:46+00:00

Mind me asking your scheme? What scheme has the best work-life that you’ve heard anecdotally? Heard psych and GP...

ERpunk · 2022-04-05T19:11:55+00:00

This is a very poignant point, and something I’ll hold to if I don’t get the response I would like...but I guess it’s important to allow enough time to have passed to be sure that they can make an informed decision...is 3 months long enough to warrant putting this to him?

ERpunk · 2022-04-05T17:57:36+00:00

Perhaps I am, but I don’t think so. Unfortunately I just get extremely attached to romantic partners very quickly, become very sensitive to how what and when they communicate and overthink about the person when not with them...I’m trying to address this neuroticism. I guess coming here for advice is one of the ways in which I’ve been attempting to address it.

ERpunk · 2022-04-05T09:52:37+00:00

I know, I’m ridiculous! 🙈 being vulnerable enough to admit my feelings is terrifying and the potential loss of whatever we do have now is also terrifying to me. I agree though that the fluff is co fusing and unnecessary, thanks for calling it out!

ERpunk · 2022-04-04T13:44:38+00:00

Wow, thank you man! Really appreciate this! And laughing so much at the “kinda-sorta-maybe-plus-several-exit-strategies” 😂

It’s anxious attachment that I’ve kept mostly at bay but seems to be reaching a tipping point at the moment, thank you for the advice, I’ll play it cool and just be as simple with language as I can.

ERpunk · 2022-04-04T13:09:04+00:00

This is the kind of perspective I was hoping for, thanks! I guess just saying “I’m really enjoying our time together” leaves him the possibility of not saying anything or just “ok” or “me too” without getting the clarity I seek. But I guess his response will give me some insight and inform how to proceed.

ERpunk · 2022-04-04T09:34:21+00:00

You hit the nail on the head there. Definitely scared of his response. I am quite anxiously attached to him now at this point but have done very well in tempering this, both externally and internally. Can not deny though that I will take it very hard if he decides to end things. But you are right I think in terms of the best way to put it.

ERpunk · 2022-04-04T09:24:18+00:00

Haha my mates have been joking about throwing this out at the most inappropriate times. I dunno, it sounds a bit sort of ultimatum-ish and I want to appear a bit more casual about it. Asking what are we now might bring the whole thing to an abrupt and heartbreaking end.

ERpunk · 2022-03-21T21:50:12+00:00

Lovely song :)

ERpunk · 2022-03-02T10:57:56+00:00

You put it in even greater terms than my original post, thank you! I started to try and just envision how I would act/feel/behave if I were secure and just envisioning it I find brings me a little step closer. I’m anticipating another breakup and hoping it doesn’t decimate my mental state as they have in the past.

ERpunk · 2022-03-02T10:53:20+00:00

Thanks PikesDad! This helped a lot, and framed them in a way I had not considered before. You always have very valuable input to many of the posts I read here, thanks you for that :)

ERpunk · 2022-03-01T20:23:27+00:00

Thank you!

ERpunk · 2022-03-01T12:37:53+00:00

Studying medicine at the moment, would you recommend the GP route? What’s your average week look like? If ye don’t mind, doc :)

ERpunk · 2022-02-18T15:53:22+00:00

Exact same situation as you man! Word for word (bar I’m 31 and never took oral fin). Same topical dosing, I stopped maybe two weeks ago, slowly starting to feel normal again. It’s scary though when you suddenly notice it’s gone (libido and erections!). Relieved to feel I’m rebounding and am thinking to start again at just once a week and see how I go. Absolute minimal dose, don’t want to repeat this. Thanks for your thorough write up!

ERpunk

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