Category: Career

MRCGP SCA: 5 Common Pitfalls

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date June 7, 2023
Categories In Career

Are you making these pitfalls? By the end of this article you will learn what you can do to avoid them and pass the MRCGP SCA. Failing to build rapport It is more difficult to develop a genuine connection over the phone. This can affect the patient’s willingness to open up and share important details […]

My Story: From Shy to Confident Speaker

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date January 27, 2023
Categories In Career

As a child, I was a timid soul. The mere thought of speaking in front of others sent shivers down my spine. My heart would race as I worried about what others might think. The Shiest student of the year Growing up, my shyness was so pronounced that in my sixth-form year, I was voted […]

The secret to a fulfilling career

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date November 17, 2022
Categories In Career

So many doctors feel stuck working in a job not conducive to their health and wellbeing. Early in my career, I didn’t take good care of my wellbeing due to heavy workload and the enormous pressure. I was so busy to complete my never-ending list of jobs that I skipped meals and breaks. I knew […]

Passing MRCGP Exam despite crippling anxiety

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date November 16, 2022
Categories In Career

If there is a stumbling block and you’re not able to find the answer your your CS or ES is not able to find the answer probably a third person can find you the answer so then I felt that because I had real respect for you seeing your videos and your approach so I contacted you and it […]

IMG Success Story

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date May 24, 2022
Categories In Career

How an IMG passed MRCGP Exam after failing 4 times? In the next couple of weeks, my confidence skyrocketed because I could take the history in a reasonable time. Then, I had all the time to do the clinical management. Dr Inamuna Beregha After failing his MRCGP exam four times, Dr Inamuna Beregha hit rock […]

3 Traits of Every Great Leaders

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date June 22, 2021
Categories In Career

Leadership plays an integral part in the ability to inspire and motivate a group of people to work effectively to achieve a common goal. Great leaders are visionary thinkers who can rally people around a cause to bring about change. In this article, we will look at three traits great leaders have in common. Leadership […]

9 Pieces of Advice for GP Training

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date May 16, 2021
Categories In Career

Are you a GP trainee looking to make the most of your training and excel in your career? Let’s explore practical advice and strategies I would give my younger self. I hope the insights in this article will help you on your journey. Let’s dive in! Invest in Continuous Learning Don’t miss out on the […]

What can Disney & J.K. Rowling Teach You on Rejection?

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date February 13, 2021
Categories In Career

Have you ever been rejected? Everyone encounters rejection at some point in life. People don’t reply to your email. People say ‘No’ to you. You didn’t land your dream job. Even the most successful people have to deal with rejections. Walt Disney was fired for lack of creativity In 1919, Walt Disney was fired from […]

Day in a Doctor’s Life

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date February 4, 2021
Categories In Career

Join me through a typical day in the life of a family doctor. Before we start, none of the patients in this article are real. They are aggregate patients. i.e the patients are made up but representative of real patients. This is how medical journalists, writers, and doctors deal with patient confidentiality when they discuss […]

How To Get The Best Out Of GP Training (Save up to £8000)

Post author By Dr Erwin Kwun
Post date January 9, 2021
Categories In Career

GP training is an exciting journey to prepare you become a GP. As a trainee, you will have various expenses from relocation expenses, medical indemnity fee, purchasing medical equipment, GMC registration fee to RCGP membership fee. Let’s not forget the RCGP exam fees. These expenses add up to a few thousands of pounds over the […]