Why become a GP?

Dr Caroline Elton
Training in general practice can open the door onto a hugely varied and rewarding career, as occupational psychologist Dr Caroline Elton explains
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General practice can offer you a clinical breadth that you won't experience in any other specialty

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Caroline Elton

Dr Caroline Elton is a chartered psychologist with dual registration in occupational and counselling psychology. She combines a rigorous academic training (undergraduate degree at Oxford University; Ph.D from the Department of Academic Psychiatry, University College London School of Medicine), with an empathic and insightful approach to the provision of careers support.