Inspire: Dr Anthony O’Regan on improving junior doctor training and leadership roles in the HSE (Part 1)

In this episode we speak to Dr Anthony O’Regan, Consultant Respiratory Physician working in Galway University hospital. Anthony completed his early training in the US and since coming back has worked with the Irish Thoracic Society, Royal College of Physicians Ireland and National Doctors Training and Planning to try and improve working conditions and training for junior doctors in Ireland. We discuss the progress made to date, ongoing projects and healthcare planning for the future changes we will see in our population. Chapters 0.45 Intro to Dr Anthony O’Regan 1.50 Why he pursued Respiratory mediicne 3.20 ITS presidency 7.25 ILD registries 8.50 RCPI and working conditions 14.00 Medical training in Ireland 18.45 Exit exams 20.50 Upcoming changes being introduced by NDTP 26.50 Projections for future workforce 31.20 Advice for upcoming trainees Show notes NDTP website (HSE) https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/leadership-education-development/met/ All information on becoming a member, upcoming events and how to get involved in the RCPI https://www.rcpi.ie/ ITS website https://irishthoracicsociety.com/ Population changes and impacts on healthcare https://doi.org/10.1038/s41514-024-00148-2