GPWorks Irish College of General Practitioneres

Did you know that the ICGP is hosting the Wonca Europe conference in Dublin in September? Thousands of GPs will gather for several days in the Convention Centre in Dublin in late September to hear the latest developments, terrific insights into family practice, and have the great opportunity to hear from our European peers.
Dr Andrée Rochfort is a GP in Wexford, and the Co-Chair of the Scientific committee of Wonca Europe. Listen to her describe the exciting build up to this terrific gathering, and why Irish doctors should come along.
Find out more about the conference at www.woncaeurope2024.org
Find out more about the ICGP at www.icgp.ie

This podcast is produced by Aileen O'Meara for the ICGP. Email us at media@icgp.ie

Dr Noreen Lineen-Curtis is a GP on 3 western islands off the coast of Mayo - Clare Island, Achill Beg and Inishbiggle. She's been a GP for over 20 years, and is the daughter of a GP as well.
She describes how telemedicine and remote medicine is making a huge difference to ensuring patients can have consultations with hospital based consultants without leaving the island.

She also gives due credit to the role and work of practice nurses on the islands who provide an essential role in managing the needs of patients on the ground.

GP Works is produced by Aileen O'Meara for the Irish College of General Practitioners. You can contact the podcast at media@icgp.ie

In a wide-ranging interview, well-known GP Dr Rita Doyle gives us her insights and experience of 40 years in general practice, in Bray Co. Wicklow. She was the first GP to become President of the Medical Council, and she was also President of the ICGP. Dr Doyle reflects on the importance of the doctor-patient relationship, and continuity of care that general practice provides.
This podcast is produced by Aileen O'Meara for the Irish College of General Practitioners.
Contact us at media@icgp.ie

DR Suzanne Kelly talks about taking on the role of Assistant Medical Director of the Irish College of General Practitioners, following a successful few years as Clinical Lead for Diabetes. Ballincollig-based, and Dublin born and bred, Dr Kelly talks about why she chose general practice, the influence of her GP parents, and the importance of encouraging women to becoming leaders in general practice.
This podcast is produced by Aileen O'Meara for the Irish College of General Practitioners.
Contact us at media@icgp.ie

Prof. Claire Collins has been Chief Operating Officer for 14 months now, succeeding Dermot Folan in the ICGP's pivotal role at a time of huge expansion and change in the College.
Most people in the College knew Claire as the Director of Research, a role she held for 18 years.
In this interview she gives her insights into the challenges of the new role and how she addresses them.

GP Works is presented and produced by Aileen O'Meara for the Irish College of General Practitioners.
To contact us, email Aileen at media@icgp.ie
www.icgp.ie

The ICGP's new Board chair, Dr Deirdre Collins, a GP in Kilcullen, Co Kildare, talks about how she became a GP, new leadership initiatives, and how the College can help with the growing workload facing GPs and their practices.
The GP Works podcast is presented and produced by Aileen O'Meara, for the Irish College of General Practitioners.
To contact the podcast, email media@icgp.ie
To find out more about the ICGP, go to www.icgp.ie