In today's episode, Ebo and I discuss the ins and outs (quite literally) of being a Junior Doctor in 2019.
He's three years into his career with the NHS, and is currently a Senior House Officer - with Registrar being the next step and beyond that, the heady heights of Consultant - and it seems he's still settling into his profession in many ways. Amongst the busyness of choosing what specialism to focus on, which vague part of the country to live in (or near) and paying/studying for extremely difficult exams whilst working day and night shifts, Ebo manages to maintain a positive outlook on life both in and out the ward.
We delve into what motivates him on a day-to-day basis, when he decided to pursue such a supposedly noble vocation, and how he feels our strained healthcare system is coping under the well-documented pressure it's experiencing. Are Junior Doctors suffering from Stockholm Syndrome?

Please be advised this episode contains graphic medical descriptions.

As always, please bear in mind that the interview reflects our guest's experiences only, and we do not claim to represent the views of the NHS or of all doctors.

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For further reading:

This Is Going To Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor - Adam Kay
https://www.waterstones.com/book/this-is-going-to-hurt/adam-kay/9781509858637

HSJ: Tens of Thousands of Junior Doctors Working Beyond Contract:
https://www.hsj.co.uk/7023993.article

HSJ: Junior Doctors Suffering 'Stockholm Syndrome':
https://www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/junior-doctors-suffering-stockholm-syndrome/7024164.article

For those who can't access the HSJ:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6589931/NHS-pay-250-000-fines-making-junior-doctors-work-contracted-hours.html