Portfolio Careers for GPs How to Build Your Ideal Career and Improve Your Work-Life Balance

Portfolio careers have been a hot topic in medicine for some time, but there has been little structured career support beyond informal conversations with more senior colleagues, and little practical guidance available, until now! This book has been specifically produced for anyone considering a portfolio career as a GP. Written by a GP with multiple strands to her career, this book will help by: describing the benefits (and challenges) of a portfolio career - improved work-life balanceand greater flexibility assessing your existing interests, skills and expertise - what options will work best for you setting you up for career success - listing the steps you need to take to achieve your goals offering practical advice on crucial administrative matters - from financial and legal aspectsto time management and balancing workload defining the range of portfolio opportunities that exist - there really is something for everyone! The book also includes a broad range of stories from GPs who have developed amazing portfolio careers encompassing medical education, cruise ship medicine, media contributor, sports medicine, healthcare advocacy, and many others. Whether you are just starting out as a GP trainee or are a senior GP looking to branch out, the book offers invaluable practical advice for all readers looking to avoid burnout, pursue other career avenues and achieve a better balance in their working life.