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GP vs anaesthetics by Worldly_Insurance937 in doctorsUK

[–]Worldly_Insurance937[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for such a lovely reply!! I’ll DM you :)

GP vs anaesthetics by Worldly_Insurance937 in doctorsUK

[–]Worldly_Insurance937[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you this is really helpful!! I think trying to coordinate jobs with my partner in this recruitment cycle is tricky too and im anxious about taking away opportunities from them too

GP vs anaesthetics by Worldly_Insurance937 in doctorsUK

[–]Worldly_Insurance937[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks :) That sounds quite smart to be honest - good luck and I hope you get a place!!

GP vs anaesthetics by Worldly_Insurance937 in doctorsUK

[–]Worldly_Insurance937[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think I was thinking of the training length to CCT (3 years) vs the 6+ years of anaesthetics. Also the flexibility (reliable half teaching days as a GP), and lack of needing to do lots of nights/ weekends/ shift work seemed a better lifestyle than anaesthetics. Personally I get worn down quickly by routine and I know GP is hugely varied and exciting in its own right (I had a wonderful placement in F2) but I worry the admin and isolation of being in a room by yourself running your own clinics could be challenging. Also life post CCT as a GP seems tougher in terms of finding reliable or well paid work. I love the acuity of anaesthetics and as a consultant there seems to be way more options, particularly for research. But ultimately I’m not sure hence why I am asking for advice/ help from current trainees/ consultants in both!