In this second part of the interview, Robert discusses what things to weigh up if you are thinking of studying or working in a rural environment. He also discusses his role in ScotGEM and his belief in the novel Generalist Clinical Mentor – ‘GCM’ – approach that enlists experienced GPs to mentor groups of students for continued periods of time throughout their medical education.
Dr Robert Scully is the Lead Generalist Clinical Mentor on ScotGEM and has extensive experience of working rurally as a doctor. After completing his GP training he worked as a Rural Practitioner on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. He sat down (socially distanced) from Year 3 student Andrew and discussed why he joined the ScotGEM programme, why he loves working as a generalist doctor and the things to consider if you are working in a remote and rural community as a medical student, or doctor.
ScotGEM Stories recently interviewed Professor Chris Isles, the Director of Undergraduate Education for NHS Dumfries & Galloway. Prof. Isles contributes to ScotGEM’s teaching in Dumfries and is also the Hospital Sub-Dean for University of Glasgow students at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary.
Year 2 student Molly Jakes sat down with Professor Ian Parkin, one of our anatomy demonstrators from Year 1 who came out of retirement to help deliver our anatomy teaching on ScotGEM. As you will see in the interview (click here to watch), Ian is totally passionate about what he does and this was felt by all in the dissection room whenever he taught us!
We interviewed Dr Rob Jarvis, the co-lead for Student Support for the ScotGEM programme. We asked him about his background, his role with ScotGEM, and advice for new and existing medical students!
Before the launch of ScotGEM Stories, we interviewed Dr Graham Tydeman, a consultant obstetrician who, while working in NHS Fife, contributed to our teaching on ScotGEM.
