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Oct 2019
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A Career in General Practice with Profes...

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In this episode, we chat with Professor Amanda Howe, the new President of the Royal College of General Practitioners. We discuss her personal journey into General Practice, examining how to tackle the stigma of general practice and exploring how Professor Howe became increasingly involved in research, medical education and leadership roles. 
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