RPA GP Ambassador
Hospital: RPA
What do your friends call you?
Anna, An
How old are you?
26
Where are you from originally – and where did you grow-up/go to school?
Born in Sydney and have always lived in Sydney. Went to school at Barker College in Hornsby.
Are you from a “medical” background?
No
Do you have brothers and sisters?
Yes, an older brother and sister.
What are you interests/pastimes/hobbies?
Cooking, netball, beach and hanging out with friends and family.
What do you think your best qualities are?
Smiling lots!
When/how did you first know or decide you wanted to study medicine?
When my boyfriend (now husband) decided to do medicine. No honestly, within the last few years of high school.
Did anybody in particular influence/persuade you?
No particular person that I can remember.
How and why did you decide on General Practice?
During medical school whilst doing my GP rotation when I was able to see the variety of people and presentations that a GP gets to see each day. And when I realised that it wasn’t all just coughs and colds!
What do you particularly like about General Practice?
The variety of people you get to see and the ability to see a large proportion of children.
Why did you decide to become a GP Ambassador?
Help promote GP as a career and attempt to answer questions for people who might be interested.
What advice would you give to anyone thinking about General Practice as a career move?
Keep an open mind about GP when starting in the hospitals. Take a look at the GPET website and find out the details of the program, when to apply, what terms to do etc. Also ask GPs or registrar why they chose to do GP and what they think the advantages/disadvantages are.
How do you think you can help people with questions about General Practice?
Provide basic answers on GP training and direct them to the right people to find out more information. And help organise lots of social events.
Why would you recommend people should join the Going Places Network and be involved in the activities? What do you think the benefits are?
Keep up to date with information regarding GP training and meet people who also have an interest in GP as a career.
