why you should be a gp dr mark feldman mbbs mrcgp (dist) dffp doccmed mdch iltm
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Why you should be a GPDr Mark Feldman MBBS MRCGP (dist) DFFP DOCCMED MDCH ILTM
Who am I ?
GP for 25 yrs
Trainer in general practice
Occupational health Sanofi aventis, AXA, Healthsure, Thames power
Deanery interviewer
Hypnotherapy
Lecturing
Why you should be a GP
Gate In
The Course
After qualification
What its like to be a gp
Clinical Cases
Med School Entry requirements
Birmingham A2 Levels**
1. Chemistry required. 2. One from Biology, Physics or Mathematics required.3. One other subject, which may include those named above excluding General Studies.
AS LevelsBiology required (Grade B minimum).
Med School Entry requirements
GCSE
Normally a minimum of 8 GCSEs mostly A or A*. English Language
Grade B minimum, (650 for TOEFL or 7.0 for each component of
IELTS), Physics and Mathematics (at Grade A minimum) if not offered
at A or AS Level, Integrated Science (Double Certificate) Grade A is
acceptable as an alternative to Physics.
**320 Points Minimum from 3 GCE Advanced Levels (with at least 2 A
Grade passes) or equivalent must be achieved in year 13.
Med School Entry requirements
ROYAL FREE AND UCL Required standard of Mathematics and English Language All candidates must have GCSE or O-level at grade B or above in English Language and
Mathematics. GCE A-levels Students are expected to take three A-levels and one additional AS-level. These courses
should be completed within two years (we do not consider re-sit students). Chemistry must be studied at A-level. Biology must be studied at either A or AS-level. A
candidate can have a free choice of other AS/A-level subjects, with the following exceptions: General Studies A-level is acceptable only as an alternative to the additional AS-level. We do not wish to discourage applicants who are studying two mathematical subjects at A-
level, but such applicants should be aware that they will need to take four A-levels, as offers will only include one of the Maths subjects amongst the three A-level combination. For example, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics A-levels and AS-level Biology would not be acceptable.
Please note that some preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to Chemistry and Biology, offer a contrasting subject at A or AS-level. In this context the definition of a contrasting subject is one outside the traditional science subjects of Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. For example, a foreign language, English literature, history, geography, art, music, critical thinking, religious studies, design and technology etc.
Our standard conditional offer is grades AAB at A-level and a pass in an additional AS-level. The reference on the UCAS application must list both the A-level and the additional AS-level grade predictions in order for the candidate to be considered further.
Med School Entry requirements
For candidates sitting the examination in summer 2006 the
UKCAT[UK Clinical Aptitude Test ] will consist of four subtests: Verbal reasoning- assesses candidates' ability to think logically
about written information and arrive at a reasoned conclusion.
Quantitative reasoning- assesses candidates' ability to to solve
numerical problems.
Abstract reasoning - assesses candidates' ability to infer
relationships from information by convergent and divergent thinking.
Problem Solving - assesses candidates' ability to deal with various
forms of information, to infer relationships, to make informed
judgements, and decide upon an appropriate response.
The course
Post qualification
Types of Doctor
Urology
Cardiology
ENT
Dermatology
RheumatologyPsychiatry
Research
Surgery
Medicine
paeds
eyesgynae
GP
General Practice
Typical Week
There is no typical week
Type of work
Chronic Disease management
Acute Disease
Teaching
General Practice
What’s the attraction?
Helping others
Problem Solving
Working in a team
Huge variety
Cradle to the grave
Continuity
General Practice
What’s the attraction?
Autonomy
Portfolio careers
GYPSI
Occ health, hypnotherapy, dermatology, teaching
Income
Income in training
House Officer £19700
SHO £24500 – 34500
GPR £ 46000 + [ more if greater
experience – max about £ 70000]
General Practice
Income
Average gp income 43%> £100000
Average consultant income £67 – 91000
[ BUT NB private work ]
Average UK income £26000
General practice
What’s it like
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General Practice
Scaly rash on elbows and knees
Pink well defined, raised up
Present for one month
Scaly scalp
General Practice
Psoriasis
General Practice
Tiredness Weight gain Dry Hair Constipation Feeling cold Coarsening of features
General Practice
Hypothyroidism
General Practice
Tiredness 16 yr old girl Sore throat Rash Exudate on tonsils Enlarged spleen
General Practice
Glandular fever
General Practice
Tiredness 14 yr old boy
Weight Loss
Polyuria
Thirst
General Practice
Diabetes
General Practice
Tiredness 38 yr old woman
3 children
Husband left her
Tearful
Cant sleep
General Practice
Depression
General Practice
Who does it suit
Quick thinkers
People who can see patterns
People people
Curious people who like stories
General Practice
Who does it suit Skills Needed
Pattern Recognition Memory – the database Communication IT Social skills Ability to work in team Problem solving
Why you should be a GP
The End