Pulse’s classic Working Life feature was revived in 2013, looking at different GPs and what they gain from their work in general practice.
Who has inspired you this year? Leave a comment on your favourite article to let us know.
Editor’s choice:
Photo essay: Dr David Weinstein
A GP and photographer explains the idea behind their remake of an iconic photo essay
Brief Encounters: RCGP chair, Dr Maureen Baker
Dr Maureen Baker talks about growing up in Lanarkshire and her best tips from GP trainers
Why I chose… working with homeless people
Dr Nigel Hewett explains why he chose to work with this vulnerable group of patients
How I combine research with general practice
Dr Clare Taylor explains how mixing academic, clinical and teaching work has kept her inspired
Why I launched a service for stressed doctors
Dr Sara Khan explains why she decided to set up a not-for-profit service to help prevent GP burnout
Why I chose…to work as a GP assessor
Dr Mei Ling Denney on being an MRCGP examiner
The rewards and challenges of running an LMC
Dr Nigel Watson explains what his job involves
Why trauma medicine gives me a real buzz
Dr Phil Brown explains how he juggles a role as a pre-hospital doctor and as a GP partner
Dr Penny Newman explains how she combines general practice with a senior management role
Why I chose… Working in travel medicine
Dr Mike Townend explains why he left general practice
Most read:
Life as a GP columnist and media doctor
Dr Ellie Cannon on how she came to work at Sky News
Why I chose…. to be a media doctor
Dr Ayan Panja explains how he fell into a broadcasting career after life as a GP
Day in the life of a doctor at Freedom from Torture
Dr Angela Burnett describes a typical day at her charity for the survivors of torture
What I’ve learned triaging admissions
Dr Chris Johns triages acute cases at his local hospital part-time.
Professor Clare Gerada: How does she do it?
The former RCGP chair explains how she juggles her different roles and family commitments
What I’ve learned from working in the same practice for 30 years
Dr Paul Hobday’s key lessons learnt from a long GP career
What I’ve learned from working in ultra-remote medicine
Dr Daniel Goodare is a GP in western Kazakhstan
Why I chose… seasonal sessions in Wales and France
Dr Zara Bieler describes working as a locum GP in France for six months a year
Day in a Life: Dr Richard Scott
Dr Richard Scott talks about life after cancer, faith and general practice
Why I chose… to work as a CCG chair
Dr Helen Tattersfield explains why she became chairperson of her local commissioning organisation