Supporting newly-qualified GPs

<p>This week on the podcast GPonline editor Emma Bower speaks to&nbsp;Dr Emma Wong, chair of the RCGP's First 5 committee. The committee represents newly qualified GPs in their first 5 years of practice within the college.</p><br><p>They talk about making the transition from training to independent practice, the support that's available to new GPs and Emma's decision to become a partner straight out of training - which is now becoming a more unusual career step.</p><br><p>Emma also explains why she thinks portfolio careers can benefit general practice and offers some practical advice to those about to qualify.</p><br><p>This episode was produced by Czarina Deen.</p><br><p><strong>Useful links</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://www.rcgp.org.uk/first5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RCGP information and resources for First 5 GPs</a></p><p><a href="https://www.rcgp.org.uk/about-us/membership/first5/first5-committee.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to contact the RCGP First 5 committee</a></p><p><a href="https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NHS Practitioner Health</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nextgenerationgp.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Next Generation GP</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gponline.com/why-general-practice-needs-young-leaders/article/1490046" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why general practice needs more young leaders</a> - article on GPonline about the Next Generation GP scheme</p><p><a href="https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/the-best-place-to-work/new-to-partnership-payment-scheme/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Details of the New to Partnership Scheme</a></p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>