Does your training feel like a struggle?

Abstract

GP training can be difficult for many reasons. In addition to the day-to-day challenges of clinical work, other problems can arise. There may be a health issue, relationship breakdown, bullying, or exam stress: these problems might be common, but the solution will be unique to each person. Sometimes we are aware of our problems but we do not know what to do. Sometimes we are aware of the problems, but we do not want to admit them to other people or, perhaps, even to ourselves. Sometimes we are unaware but others may notice. This article, written for associates in training (AiTs) and their trainers, is a guide to the problems that can arise for AiTs during their training. It covers what these might be, how they may be detected and what can be done about them.