title: How to survive as a basic term registrar.
abstract: After trying a couple of other disciplines in medicine I have finally found the career that suits me. If you, like me, are interested in most things, enjoy meeting people and can't stand the smell of the average hospital ward, then general practice may really appeal. Unfortunately it is remarkably difficult to get experience in general practice without making a formal commitment to the training program, although some hospitals are now offering general practice rotations in the resident years, so your first day as a basic term registrar may be your first day ever in general practice. However, all prospective registrars should realise that - after medical school and hospital work - you probably know more than the average person. The strict training standards also mean that you will not be left unsupervised and will always have a senior doctor to call upon for advice.
authors.affiliation: emilywalsh@optusnet.com.au
authors.forename: Emily
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Walsh
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D017748:Time Management