If you are applying to Basic Specialist Training programmes you may experience problems submitting an application. We advise you to try again to submit your application. We have extended the closing date to 4pm Monday 18 November 2019.
We know that training as a specialist can be very challenging, and there is evidence to suggest that Trainees sometimes struggle in Basic Specialist Training.
The top stressors in Basic Specialist Training are known to be:
A heavy workload involving
Exams
Academic responsibilities
Audit
Research
On-call
Balancing service provision with your training needs. For example, difficulty asking for time off
Maintaining a healthy work/life balance, maintaining relationships
Moving hospitals and home due to rotations
Financial difficulties
An uncertain future in the Irish healthcare system
Shortage of NCHDs in the hospital, and the impact on other NCHDs
Download our BST survival guide (which contains tips from RCPI Trainees in their own words!) and remember – we are here to help
Look after your wellbeing with RCPI
As part of our Physician Wellbeing programme, we offer a range of courses and workshops, specially tailored for doctors, to help you manage stress and workplace challenges.
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