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#58 Revising the Training Curriculum by Irish College of General Practitioneres

In this episode, Tallaght GP Dr Alina Zidaru introduces us to NEGS, the network that supports newly emerging GPs. She explains why she changed from a career in Paediatrics to a career as a GP. Dr Zidaru brings her experience of setting up a new single-handed practice to her role as Director of NEGS, the Network of Newly-Emerging GPs. This network supports and mentors new GPs who are setting up their own practices, in the challenging early years of the practice's development. You can find out more about NEGS on the College's website - IrishCollegeofGPs.ie This podcast is presented and produced by Aileen O'Meara on behalf of the irish College of GPs. To contact us, email [email protected]

The College's 2025/2026 President Dr Nuala O'Connor describes her passion for the role of the GP as a patient advocate, and the importance of leadership at local, regional and national level, as she begins her presidency. Listen for fresh insights into a GP who's grown a thriving practice in Cork city, combined with an invaluable contribution to the College. This podcast is produced and presented by Aileen O'Meara for the Irish College of GPs. Contact us at [email protected] www.IrishCollegeofGPs.ie

In this episode, the Chair of the Board of the Irish College of GPs, Dr Deirdre Collins, described the importance and aims of the new Leadership Academy, in which the College hopes to develop awareness of the leadership skills of GPs in their everyday roles, with their Practice teams, and in the development of GP-centred health policy. The College's first Programme begins in September 2025, and applications are open now for interested applicants. To find out more, go to www.irishcollegeofgps.ie/GP-Leadership-Academy This podcast was presented and produced by Aileen O'Meara for the Irish College of GPs.

In this episode, Prof. Susan Smith brings strong insights into the varied life of a GP and academic. She describes how she became a GP, and the journey into academic general practice. Sharing her time between the Russell Centre in Tallaght, where we recorded this, and her part time role in general practice in Inchicore, Dr Smith describes her passion for general practice, and her work in highlighting the impact of unequal access to healthcare for poorer communities. This podcast was presented and produced by Aileen O'Meara for the Irish College of GPs. You can contact us at [email protected]