Why I decided to become...a GP

Dr Edward Farnan
ByDr Edward Farnan
Published27 April 2016
Dr Ed Farnan talks about his path into medicine and the rewarding experience of a career in general practice.

A GP is also often seen by their patients as a confessor, counsellor, social worker and more

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Dr Edward Farnan
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MB BCh BAO LLM FRCGP DGM DCH DRCOG Dr Farnan graduated from Queen's University, Belfast, in 1995 and completed his GP training in Northern Ireland, practising as a principal in general practice in Armagh for 11 years. He also sat on a research ethics committee, and had a particular interest in clinical governance.

Why I decided to become...a GP