First of all, I need to clarify something. A General Practicioner
is a specialist. They undergo specialist training just like any other specialist. This has been the case for over 10 years now. Someone who doesn't specialise becomes a
Career Medical Officer. They only work in the hospital, and cannot work in private practice. I am hoping to one day specialise.
The briefest and most honest answer I can give you right now is:
I don't know. In the back of my mind, however I am considering choosing one or more of the following specialities (in order of preference):
- Rural and Remote Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Something else (as a physician)
- General Practice
I am also thinking of doing basic training in one or more of the following areas:
- Obstetrics
- Anaesthetics
- Anatomy
- Emergency Surgery
However, I reserve the right to change my mind on any one of these at any stage! (Who knows, I might even choose to do surgery!)
I hope that clears things up for you! (because it didn't for me)
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