DON'T be a GP if....

Have you been considering the life of a general practitioner (GP) in the UK? Unsure of what it entails, or think it's your only option as an international medical graduate (IMG) in the NHS?

Dr. Ibreez talks from her experience of working with other IMGs to outline some of the common misconceptions and pitfalls many associate with GP training, and why you shouldn't be a GP if you hold any of these incorrect beliefs.

📑 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:32 Being a GP is easy
03:52 A GP doesn't require any training
05:07 GPs just refer to specialists
06:18 GPs don't have to work hard
07:15 GP is a good back-up/fallback
08:57 It's the only option for women/female doctors

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[eileenroy]

Hey Ibreez, I love how you highlight that choosing a specialty should be intentional and a choice to be taken after some serious thought and consideration, it's something that I deeply resonated with. Anyway, thank you guys, for taking the time to put out this valuable content for all of us:)

[Aswwlo]

Well, I think the title should be changed to a Family medicine attending/consultant, "GP" title doesn't really reflect what these Drs are doing.

[abdulhadial-shatshat]

Thank you, Ibreez. Your videos are amazing 👏

[drmuscab]

Thank you very much for this video, needed it

[albertabow]

Could you do a video talking about junior doctor strikes into details? Is it also worth moving to the UK as an IMG as most doctors in the UK are now moving to the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia?

[Scrubsandtales]

Thank you so much for this video. I really despise how everyone goes around saying that it’s “easy to be a GP”. 😅

[humairaemma]

thank you so much! it was much needed! everyone in the group was talking about how they leave mrcp/ mrcs pathway and joined gp training! i needed motivation to persue my obs gynae passion!!! pls tell me 1/2 line about it

[ezinneerhirhieneeukaogo]

And GPs typically work 1-2 hrs extra unpaid . There's no one to handover to

The sitting for low hours can ruin your back ( major cause of early GP retirement for healrh reasons);and cause weight gain

[MSM]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, i have a question, if I may ask you a question, i am 50 year now and i have been working in the gulf for 22 years, in an out patient medical set up, is there a chance for me to come to UK like in a year time? And if there is a chance what's your advice shall i take the MRCP or the Int MRCGP exam ?

[anupshrestha]

I dont know why ur face radiates so much positivity .I can keep listening you all day

[albertabow]

Hey Ibreez, What about choosing the GP route for a good work-life balance?
Oh I think you sort of addressed that. Thank you

[dr.sash-thedoccouple]

I'm very much fond of family medicine and I enjoy it all day... So planning to be a Gp in UK❤

[jen_]

Hi Ibreez, been following you guys for a while & really love your content. I guess I've lost motivation to pursue any specialty after my internship ended. Do you recommend UK for someone who doesn't wanna specialize?

[danio]

Hi! I’d really love some guidance. My husband is an EU qualified GP (with 4 years experience working as a GP). He is currently in the process of GMC registration. We have now seen he must also do an International Induction Program to get on the Perfomers/GP list. Do you know how long this takes approximately? I’d also like to know if this is only for NHS GPs or also applies to those wanting to work privately?

All the information is very confusing and any help would be appreciated!

[mehvishwani]

I just wanted to hear this.... Thanksss ibreez.... I landed a job after practice interview with you... I owe you thanks for all the help

[mahdisaloum]

Love your content !!! Can you do a video on dermatology highlighting it’s pathway and what training involves in the UK

[Tasfia]

Hey I’m an international medical student from Bangladesh. Your videos are very inspiring. Do gps can work at hospital ? What steps they have to pass to become gp? Plz make a detail video on Gp residency.

[famousvlog]

what? 3 years for GP training?that's alot.

[mahfuzurrahman]

Could a GP, later in life apply for higher specialty training like cardiology or neurology?

[frenzymedics]

Can you make videos about the LOCUM shift's